Job description

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Occupational Health & Safety Officer

(Program Officer 18)

Health PEI

Location – Kings County Memorial Hospital, Montague

Full-Time Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision of for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

This position will promote and manage a safe, healthy work environment for employees by developing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating Health PEI occupational health and safety programs, services, and policies. The primary focus of the position is to support Health PEI in its compliance with OH&S legislated obligations and to promote a culture of safety. This position supports OH&S provincially across all work sites and programs, including some which operate on a 24/7 hour basis. This position reports to the Director of Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness in the Human Resources team.

Duties:

- providing leadership, coordination and support on all matters related to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S);

- conducting accident and/or incident investigations related to OH&S;

- assisting with the development of safe work procedures;

- identifying hazards, making recommendations and collaborating with managers to maintain a safe working environment;

- ensuring on-site workplace safety committees are in place and functioning and acting as a resource to management, employees and committees, (ie. Fire and Safety, OH&S Committees, etc.);

- promoting, developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the delivery of OH&S training programs and guidelines;

- liaising with OH&S counterparts/partners and consulting with other public sector employers to ensure efficient delivery of OH&S programs, best use of resources, and consistent application and training of OH&S programs;

- collecting, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting accurate up-to-date incident/accident/illness data, and identify patterns, trends, and anomalies;

- acting as consultant to ensure compliance with the OH&S Act and Regulations;

- providing support to managers and employees regarding WCB and LTD processes;

- ensuring Workers’ Compensation claims are captured in incident management database and provide support to management and employees as needed;

- providing reports to Management/Senior Management/Human Resources on OH&S issues;

- participating on Health PEI Wellness and Safety team and lead delegated projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Successful candidate must have a university degree in a related health discipline with extensive experience in a healthcare institution environment.

- Must have a working knowledge of relevant act and legislation (eg. Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workers Compensation Act, Human Rights Act, Labour Act, etc.).

- Sensitivity to the balance between advocacy of the employee and the employer’s needs, rights, and obligations.

- Critical thinking ability.

- Above-average problem-solving ability.

- Must have a demonstrated skills and abilities in leadership including the ability to influence, communication, group facilitation, training, presentation, and organization.

- Above average ability to organize and prioritize.

- Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, relevant collective agreements and legislation.

- The successful applicant must have the ability to work independently and pro-actively with minimum supervision.

- Competency with computer applications is required.

Other Qualifications:

- Previous experience in occupational health & safety is preferred.

- Travel is required and must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable means of transportation.

- Certification and/or specialized education and training in the areas of adult education, occupational health & safety, and/or safe manual handling would be preferred.

- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Important Notes:

Covid-19 Immunization: Notice to all External Applicants. All new hires are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination before their start date as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. In the event that a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: $33.32- $41.66 per hour (Level 18 – UPSE Health)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly / Days.

Posting ID: 153964-1022KCPO

Closing Date: Friday, December 16th, 2022 4:00 p.m.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $33.32-$41.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2022-12-16

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