Human Resources and Health & Safety Officer

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, The Human Resources and Health & Safety Officer is responsible for supporting the Town of Shediac in the effective coordinating of human resources functions and occupational health and safety initiatives. This role ensures compliance with collective agreements, workplace policies, and regulatory requirements while fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment.

This position is responsible for the occupational health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with WorkSafe NB regulations, ergonomics assessments, accident investigations, and the implementation of policies and procedures to promote a culture of safety, equity, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Major responsibilities

1. Description - Human Resources:

• Assist in preparing documents relating to all job offers, drafts texts for advertisements, public notices and internal postings in accordance with current procedures and the requirements of the collective agreement.
• Assist in planning social events days for all employees (management and unionized, such as Christmas holidays, etc.
• Assists on maintaining the Town of Shediac's employee files.
• Coordinates the Employees development training needs and supervises workforce training.
• Attends various internal and external working committees, when mandated to do so, to ensure administrative follow-up.
• Coordinates group insurance and group pension.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Designing programs and procedures to ensure that all candidates, employees, and customers are treated fairly and without discrimination.
• Employee relations include everything a municipality does to create a positive working environment and facilitate positive employee relationships.
• Creating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the employee clothing allowance program.

2. Description - Health and Safety:

• Responsible for implementing WorkSafe NB regulations with employees, including PPE, training, and certifications.
• Coordinates the occupational health and safety activities, including the joint health and safety committee.
• Update the Safety Manuals for all departments.
• Coordinates all ergonomics evaluations for employees.
• Assists in investigating accidents or injuries that occur in the workplace.
• Develop and implement health and safety programs, including standard operating procedures, policies and training to mitigate risk, optimize workers' health and safety and foster a positive occupational health and safety culture.
• Evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate accidents and occupational injuries.
• On-site visit to ensure all WorkSafe NB regulations are followed.
• Investigate accidents and near misses on worksites.
• Document incidents, determine root causes, and suggest preventive measures.
• Maintain incident and injury logs.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation and best practices.
• Ensure all safety equipment is in good working order.
• Monitor workplace conditions (e.g., noise, air quality, temperature).
• Coordinates all monthly building inspections.
• Oversee the safe handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Be the WorkSafe NB liaison.
• Communicate, engage and influence decision-makers and workers to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations.

3. Description - Emergency Preparedness in the workplace:

• Assist the Fire Department with conducting regular drills (fire, spill, ammonia, etc.)
• Coordinate emergency response plans with local authorities and medical services.
• Ensure first aid supplies and emergency equipment are accessible.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned according to the Town's needs by the management.

Minimum qualifications

• Education (diploma/certificate): Graduate of a technical program in business administration, public administration, personnel management or any other training deemed equivalent.
• Experience: Must have two (2) years of experience in this experience in this field, preferably within a municipality.
• Knowledge/Skill/Ability:
  • Must be fluent in spoken and written French and English.
  • Must have adequate knowledge of personnel management, industrial relations and labor law.
  • Must have a good knowledge of computer technologies, in particular the Microsoft Office suite and the principles governing accounting software.
  • Must be reliable and discreet regarding confidential matters related to the position and the Town of Shediac.
  • Maintain good relations with the Board of Directors and employees.
  • Be dynamic, show initiative, have good judgment, good analytical skills, be organized and a team player.
  • Ability to deal with complaints and resolve them appropriately.