Overview
Workplace Safety & Security Coordinator Jobs in Winnipeg, Canada at Wawanesa Insurance
Job
10122
Employment Type
New Role
Working Business Language
English
Salary & Benefits
At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full‑time and part‑time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top‑up programs and generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and a pension plan. The salary offered for this role is estimated to be within the following range: $50,000 – $60,000.
Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
This role requires you to be physically onsite at our Winnipeg Headquarters located at 236 Carlton St, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada.
Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate.
Job Overview
The Workplace Safety & Security Coordinator, reporting directly to the Manager, Accessibility & Workplace Safety, plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of all Workplace Safety and Security related activities h a focus on prevention and adaptability, this position is integral to maintaining high standards of employee safety and building security across all Wawanesa sites.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to Facilities Operations, including managing and auditing access control through monthly review of access card data, CCTV footage, and periodic spot checks on sites.
- Facilitate safety training programs for the Fire Warden and Persons Requiring Assistance Programs, including providing training, tracking to ensure all persons have the required training and receive refresher training at appropriate intervals, and conducting fire drills in conjunction with landlords.
- Work in partnership with Facilities Vendors to ensure that top service is delivered. This includes property managers, on‑site security, janitorial services, and card access system vendors.
- Assist the Manager, Accessibility & Workplace Safety with various administrative and operational tasks, ensuring consistent and accurate work across the Health & Safety portfolio.
- Conduct incident report review and investigation to find root causes and practical solutions to ensure incidents do not repeat and to protect the health and safety of all Wawanesa employees.
- Act as a resource for conducting inspections, audits, and attending safety committee meetings.
- Undertake additional special projects, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of workplace safety and security within Wawanesa facilities.
- Perform any other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- Completion of post‑secondary education in Health & Safety.
- Minimum of two years of experience in Workplace Safety, demonstrating a broad skill set.
- Proficiency in computer operations, including familiarity with scanners and other office equipment, as well as advanced skills in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Forms.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience conducting training sessions.
- Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, showcasing outstanding communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to adapt to changing environments and maintain performance stability under pressure or opposition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.…
Title: Workplace Safety & Security Coordinator
Company: Wawanesa Insurance
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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