General Manager, Health, Safety and Risk (Full Time)

YMCA Calgary • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • C$ 70,131 - C$ 87,664 / year • 1d ago

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities!

General Manager, Health, Safety & Risk (Full Time)

YMCA Calgary

Salary: $70,131.00/yr - $87,664.00/yr

Start Date: Immidiately

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

· Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;

· Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;

· Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association;

· Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;

· Program discounts;

· Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;

· Leadership award opportunities;

· Scholarship opportunities;

· Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

We strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

· 3-4 years’ experience working within occupational health and safety, emergency response, or related field

· Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in Health, Safety and Environment, or relevant education

· Experience within the field of recreation is an asset

· Supervisory/management experience is an asset

· Excellent attention to detail, exercising a high degree of accuracy

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Exceptional organization skills

· Experience working with disability management would be considered an asset.

· Willingness to obtain certification as an AASP COR auditor

· Experience working with a variety of business software and technology

· Ability to travel between YMCA Calgary branches and sites

· Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.

· Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

· Three professional references

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and responsibilities include:

· Chair the YMCA Calgary Health and Safety Committee and schedule regular meetings and ensure the effectiveness and compliance of all branch level joint workplace health and safety committees

· Provide leadership and oversight to the health, safety and risk team.

· Provide leadership and oversight of the North and South duty manager teams

· Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and practices and ensure YMCA Calgary’s Health and

Safety Management System is current

· Provide analysis and reporting of all safety and risk key performance indicators including program risk dashboards

· Ensure that all YMCA locations (branches and satellite sites) operate within the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code, Health, Fire and Licensing requirements and other regulations as required for specific areas/worksites

· Ensure all YMCA locations (branches and satellite sites) operate in a manner that is consistent with the health and safety expectations of YMCA Calgary

· Act as co-chair of the Child Safeguarding Committee, and lead the execution of the action plans as the safeguarding operational lead

· Coordinate, deliver and provide feedback on the Association’s annual inspections

· Coordinate, facilitate, and lead audits with respect to maintaining the Association’s Certificate of Recognition and the Partnerships in Injury Reduction Program (PIR), Child Safety and Protection compliance, and or any ILT specific audits (e.g. wilderness risk management, aquatics)

· Association lead with respect to both occupational and non-occupational incident investigations and claims management administration

· Assist with preparation of department annual budget and financial comparisons

· Coordinate Occupational Disability Management Program and the internal Injury Prevention Program including analysis and communication of relevant statistics

· Provide leadership and expertise with respect to occupational health, safety, and risk management considerations to the various internal and external stakeholders and committees

· Develop, coordinate, and evaluate, emergency response procedures and provide “on call” support through

Incident alerts at all times

· Develop health and safety related educational and awareness promotional materials with the assistance of the communication department and branch representatives

· Coordinate and facilitate training schedules related to SFA, CPR, WHMIS, Accident Theory and Incident Investigation, Disability Management, Hazard Identification and Control, Respirator Fit Testing, and other department specific training sessions

· Presentation of various Health, Safety, and Risk related presentations/updates, at the Board of Directors meetings and related committee meetings

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

· Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.

· Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.

· Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.

· Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.

· Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.

· Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.

· Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@ymcacalgary.org