Program Assistant Jobs in Victoria, BC (NOW HIRING)

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Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.Responsible for the promotion and maintenance of the Regional environmental safety and health program, inclusive of wellness and security as it applies to employees' safety while performing work, as directed by the Regional Environmental Health and Safety Leader. Preferred bachelor's degree or three years of Environmental Health and Safety experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned. Assist with leading and coordinating safety process efforts in the commercial sales / service offices as directed by the Regional EHS Leader. Conduct inspections, risk assessments and jobsite visits with technicians at customer sites, both service and contracting. Ensure all safety, occupational health and environmental related records are accurately maintained and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, provincial, state or other regulatory agency rules and regulations and Trane procedures. Implement Trane safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Analyze safety data to coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement. Participate in department Lean processes including Regional EHS A3. Assist in development and conduct annual safety training in assigned area offices, to include all regional employees Conduct new-hire safety training in assigned areas. Support implementation and purchasing required PPE meeting Trane field standards, conduct in-person high-risk training and assign online training as determined by the business and regional training plan. Ensure that regional training, Qualified Person, PPE and inspection databases are updated and maintained. Participate on corporate teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures. Ensure safety and/or environmental invoices and purchase requisitions are processed in a timely manner. Coordinate and lead the Safety Committees in assigned areas and complete action items in a timely manner. Participate in investigation of injuries, near misses, incidents and accidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and completed. Utilize company EHS platform, Benchmark|Gensuite, as directed to assign and monitor inspections, concern and near miss reports, Action Tracking System items and generate various reports as directed. Support review and mitigation of safety concerns through all business platforms, such as XOi, ProCore, etc. Ensure inspections and audits are completed on a regular basis in assigned area offices. Assist inspectors in corrective actions and development of preventative measures. Assist with overseeing the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier and administering the return-to-work program. Represent the organization in the community and / or industry safety groups and programs. Assist in evaluation of contractors as part of the regional contractor qualification program. Assist other Trane Technologies businesses, such as co-located Trane Supply stores, as needed and directed. Independently work remotely with the regional geography, with expectation to be with technicians on jobsites and rotate through the regional offices on a regular basis, approximately 65% of the time. Other times should be focused on administrative and regulatory paperwork or safety concern follow-up, while working in your base office.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Regional EHS Leader will determine this individual's supervisory responsibilities. The EHS Specialist will have the reporting authority and sufficient time commensurate with their role and responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• This individual is expected to have practical working knowledge of environment, health and safety and / or field operations. A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, safety sciences, or related field is highly recommended, but not required.
• At least 3 years of practical safety experience in a previous role or an equivalent combination of education and experience are preferred.
• This individual is expected to develop with the position to obtain a working knowledge of the Regional and company safety culture, OSHA, provincial, state and other safety regulatory agencies, worker's compensation, hazard recognition and mitigation, and interpretation of state and local safety guidelines as they apply or other duties as directed by the Regional EHS Leader.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental or Safety Sciences/Engineering, or related field preferred.
• One or more safety-related professional certification is desired (i.e. CSP, CIH, CHSM).
• A minimum 3+ years of practical environmental health and safety management experience at a medium-large site preferred.
• General knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MSHA, DOT, Canada Health & Safety Board as regionally appropriate.
• Experience in the interpretation of federal, provincial, state, local, environmental and safety standards.
• Beginning experience in fast-paced, changing/growing organization.
• Excellent time management skills and computer experience in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and EHS data management system (i.e. Gensuite).
• Ability to motivate, engage and influence others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal in English. Bi-lingual is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction and strategy.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Comfortable working with field technicians, presenting training material to large audiences, as well as communicating with leaders in the organization.
• Ability to design and deliver training material

Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure:

• Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:
• DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and perform duties in hot and cold environments. Sites include office settings, construction sites, rooftops, warehouses, manufacturing plants, etc. Ladders to rooftops may be both fixed and portable, with safe working weight limits.
• Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, and safety boots to safely perform job duties.
• Travel beyond jobsites may be required in support of safety campaigns, training programs/ conferences, customer events, safety day events, etc.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$72,900.00 - $132,054.99

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The position is imminently available, and qualified candidates will be considered for immediate placement.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME