OHS Audit Advisor

The aim of the OHS Audit Advisor is to ensure we are offering value to members without compromise, delivering the highest level of service by supporting the OHS programs policy development, coordinating OSSE company and auditor relations and the OSSE awards program. Based at the head office in Chilliwack, this position supports a hybrid of home-based/remote and office-based work and reports to the OHS Audits Manager.

The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC currently offers OSSE/COR certification. In the future, it may offer Safe 360 and ISO 45001 certification programs as well. The Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) program for the manufacturing and food processing industries meets and exceeds the requirements of the “Certificate of Recognition” (COR) offered by other Certifying Partners in the WorkSafeBC Partners in Injury and Disability Prevention Program. The certification recognizes and rewards employers who go beyond the legal requirements of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation by taking a ‘best practices’ approach to implementing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Injury Management and Return-To-Work (IM/RTW) management systems. The program promotes equally the concept of managing health and safety together with other components necessary for a successful business such as profitability and productivity.

What You’ll Be Doing

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Audits Program

Assist the OHS Audits Manager in administering the OHS auditing programs.
Effectively coordinate with peer OSSE and other OHS Audit Advisors in administering OHS programs
Support OHS Admin in registration of employers into the OSSE program and other future programs
Assist, review, and advise employers with the OSSE registration process and other future programs
Ensure employers are well informed of their OHS progress (audit and internal auditor certification/re-certification) and their requirements for continual OSSE certification status
Support functions of the OHS auditing programs, including the review of the audit tools and collection of trend data for the OHS program to track performance
Support the OHS Audits Manager in development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies for OHS programs, OSSE, and certified companies

Program Administration and Management

Ensure accurate record keeping of the local database and WorkSafeBC iCOR database for all employers registered and certified in the OSSE and other OHS certification programs
Collection of OSSE and other OHS program statistics for progress reports, monthly or as required

Quality Assurance

Participate in the quality assurance and review of the OSSE and other OHS certification programs
Conduct desktop audit reviews and quality assurance of all completed audits (internal and external)
Maintain high quality assurance standards and monitor employer applications for OSSE rebates in accordance with WorkSafeBC’s COR Standards and Guidelines
Administer the Quality Assurance Verification programs – Auditor Quality Assurance (AQA) and Employer Audit Quality Assurance (EAQA)
Review the OHS and IM/RTW audit tools and associated audit documentation

Stakeholder Engagements and Attractions

Support OHS Audits Manager in representing the Alliance at the Certifying Partner’s Working Group Meeting
Support OHS Audits Manager in representing the Alliance in various events hosted or participated by the Alliance
Coordinate with various stakeholders including WorkSafeBC in policies and procedures around the OSSE and other OHS certification programs
Look to meet with the management of the potential employers for OHS certification or other key stakeholders to introduce the benefits and road map of OHS certification programs
Perform on-site OHS readiness review for potential certifying employers and work with employers to create a specific road map to achieve OHS program certification.
Update and verify all pertinent and important employer information and communications in CRM and other platforms
Engage and facilitate the promotion of OHS certification programs to the current and potential employers
Participate in other regulatory or safety industry events, webinars and conferences as the schedule and workload allows that can provide continuous career knowledge development
Work with other departments in support of the development, updating, and implementation of new programs, events, and resources

Training

Participate in the development of new OSSE and other OHS-related training programs and/or resources
Review OHS training material and techniques, where necessary
Plan and conduct auditor (internal and external) auditor training and any other OHS related training sessions
Review and maintain the auditor training program and pool of qualified auditors (internal and external)
Research, consult, and develop training resources for auditor training
Participate in the selection of suitable candidates to be trained and certified as Certified OSSE and the OHS External Auditors

Location and Travel

Based in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley, this role will support all regions of BC.
The job requires a hybrid of home-based/remote and office-based work.
May require some travel, primarily in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, but occasionally may include travel throughout BC, to member sites, conferences, or other events.

Salary Range

$80,000 to $89,000

Who You Are

Essential Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or other relating programs with 3 to 5 years practical experience
Professional designation in Occupational Health and Safety such as CRSP or equivalent is an asset
National or equivalent International Auditor qualifications with at least 3 years’ experience in management system auditing (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, COR)

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience
Adult education academic qualifications or 5 years of relevant training experience
Post-secondary education in communications and/or demonstrated competence in both written and oral communication

An attractive competitive salary and benefits package will be provided to the successful candidate who possesses the education, experience and passion to achieve our shared mission of reducing injuries in the manufacturing sector of BC.

If you are driven by the mindset of making the impossible…possible, and aspire to belong to a dynamic, values-driven organization, kindly forward your resume to [email protected]

Why You Should Work Here

At the Alliance, our goal is to make manufacturing safer and ensure that every worker returns home healthy and safe each day. Based in Chilliwack, we work with more than 3000 manufacturers in British Columbia to reduce injuries in the workplace. We provide occupational health and safety advisory services, resources, and training to manufacturing and food processing businesses across the province. Equality and inclusion are essential values of the Alliance, and we are committed to building a diverse and talented team. Grow your career with our team of health and safety professionals who are passionate about making a difference for BC workers. We offer a competitive salary along with a compensation and benefits package that includes vacation, health and dental care, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and contributions towards your retirement.

How To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job Title, to: Human Resources Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC Email: [email protected] We thank all candidates for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.