Safety/Emergency/Accessibility Coordinator

Council of the Rural Municipality of Grey will be accepting applications for the above noted position. This position will be full time and the person filling this position will be responsible for the following tasks:

Safety Coordinator
• Maintain and update the Safety and Health Policy
• Provide leadership and strategic direction on the Safety and Health program
• Continuously improve Safety and Health Program elements including safety training and orientation, safe work procedures, hazard analysis and regular inspections
• Ensuring compliance with incident reporting, policy creation, enforcement and legislative requirements and communications
• Collaborating with management and staff to adhere to and improve our Safety and Health program and policies
• Provide guidance and ownership of processes for the Safety Committee
• Knowledge of the Safety and Health Act, Provincial Regulations and Workers Compensation Board programs would be an asset

Accessibility Coordinator
• Oversee the Accessibility Plan and coordinate accessibility initiatives.
• Coordinate the accessibility working group.
• Provide expertise to colleagues and clients to ensure accessibility.
• Include accessibility awareness in staff training and orientation.
• Monitor progress in implementing the Accessibility Plan and track costs related to disability accommodations.
• Use this information in your organization’s reports and when developing the next plan.
• When new policies or programs are introduced, consider accessibility needs and provide advice on removing barriers.
• Stay up to date on compliance requirements for new standards under the AMA as well as new technology and resources to help the organization maximize accessibility

Emergency Coordinator
• Preparation, maintenance, and testing of the regional Emergency Plan
• Coordinating the response to emergencies in the region
• Attracting, managing, training and motivating volunteers
• During emergencies the Municipal Emergency Coordinator is required to be available for full workdays, including overtime, for as long as is required

For all three aspects of the job, the successful candidate must:
o be able to work with minimum supervision
o have good organizational and record keeping skills
o have a valid driver’s license
o have access to a personal vehicle when a municipal vehicle is unavailable
o have computer experience especially with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
o be willing to participate in courses/training for all three areas of the position

This position is unionized. Salary range is $22.00- $25.00/hour based on a 35 hour week.

Please submit applications including references by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024 and marked “SEA Coordinator”. Please submit information to:

                R.M. of Grey
                Box 99, 27 Church Avenue East
                Elm Creek, MB    R0G 0N0
                kim@rmofgrey.ca 

Further information regarding the above position can be obtained from the Municipal Office at 204-436-2014.

NOTE: We thank everyone who takes the time to submit an application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the application and interview process.