Safety Assistant

1 week ago

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID: 157846

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern Zone, Flexible within the Northern Zone

Department:
PS CZ Infectious Disease

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status:
MGMT/NON-Union
Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 8-Jun-23


Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager, Occupational Health Safety & Wellness (OHSW) the Safety Assistant provides support to the OHSW team

Activities include:

respiratory protection (FIT testing) education and training, and assistance with all occupational health and safety related activities within the Northern Zone.


About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Post-Secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
  • Undergraduate degree is an asset.
  • Training, and/or previous experience with quantitative fit testing equipment
  • Welldeveloped abilities and skills in modern office practices.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and team skills with emphasis on decision making, problem solving, motivational and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively determine daytoday priorities and utilize foresight to ensure appropriate activities for self and recommendations for team members.
  • Ability to work effectively during periods of high activity and with varying personality styles and tasks. Demonstrates resilience and maintains effectiveness. Flexible in creating and suggesting alternative solutions to meet goals.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to effectively meet and communicate in situations requiring tact and poise. Proficiency in drafting detailed procedures, letters, reports, etc.
  • Actively listens and conveys understanding of customers' requests such that their needs can be anticipated and satisfied. Welldeveloped abilities with respect to problem solving required.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

  • Permanent Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly
  • Travel to various sites may be required.

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $26.98 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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