Human Resources Advisor

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Full-time Unionized Job Vacancy
Competition #26-07: HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR
(2.5-YEAR TERMED POSITION)

POSITION TITLE:
Health & Safety Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:
Corporate Services

HOURS OF WORK:
Full-time, 35 hours per week, 2.5-year term

POSTING DATE:
Tuesday, April 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE:
4:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026

HOURLY RATE:
$42.34 (2025)

Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities: including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities. Smithers is a true northern gem.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services and assigned duties by the Human Resources Advisor, the Health & Safety Coordinator holds a central role in establishing and enhancing the organization’s health and safety standards. The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and implementing the Town’s Corporate Health and Safety Program while also partnering with each department on their individual safety plans.

Qualifications include:

A High School Diploma or equivalent.
Post secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field is an asset.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a health and safety role, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment.
Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
WorkSafeBC First Aid Certification is preferred.
Membership in Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:
The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage ($42.34/hr), comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked.

Further information, including a complete job description, is available on the Town of Smithers website: www.smithers.ca.

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job descriptions.

Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #26-07, no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, to:

Human Resources
Confidential: Competition 26-07
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
careers@smithers.ca

The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Town of Smithers

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Health & Safety Coordinator