Safety Officer

The Bow River Irrigation District is looking for a Safety Officer. This position will be for 5 days (37.5 hours) per week.

Duties include:

• Overseeing the safety program for the district:
  • Ensure the district is following OH&S legislation
  • Ensure employees of the district and contractors hired by the district are following the district’s safety policies and procedures; update policies and procedures as required
  • Facilitate the external safety audit every three years and the internal safety audit on remaining years
  • Facilitate the annual safety meeting for all BRID staff
  • Facilitate various safety-related training for employees
  • Coordinate joint health and safety committee meetings
  • Perform incident investigations and reporting
  • Perform facility inspections and site inspections


• Other duties:
  • Perform location of BRID pipelines for first calls

 

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to interpret and apply various legislation
• A strong safety ethic

The BRID offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, as well as participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

The closing date for receipt of applications will be at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Those interested in applying for the position should submit resumes to:

Human Resources
Bow River Irrigation District
Box 140
Vauxhall, AB, T0K 2K0
Phone: (403)-654-2111
Fax: (403)-654-4197
Email:

We thank all who apply, however, only those we wish to interview will be contacted. Applicants should be aware that the BRID requires drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.