Health & Safety Coordinator

1 month ago

Kitchener Ontario MA, Waterloo region, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

At Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital, we are building a world-class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Integration of Grand River Hospital & St Mary’s General Hospital: In April 2024, the Boards of St. Mary’s General and Grand River Hospitals both independently voted in favour of a voluntary merger of the Hospitals to form a new hospital organization. This evolution of our partnership will occur alongside our joint redevelopment work, as we strive to build a new acute care campus in the community. We welcome talent to both St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital that are ready to be part of an exciting, generational change for hospital care in Waterloo Region.

We currently have an opportunity for a temporary full time Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator on the Integrated Communications Team at Grand River and St. Mary’s. This position is temporary until February 2025.

How the Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator supports our teams:

The Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator will provide support in the day-to-day needs of the hospital’s occupational health and safety program across multiple sites. The successful applicant will co-ordinate and administer the WHMIS and MSDS programs; participate in JHSC meetings and inspections, and research issues/concerns raised as needed; organize the JHSC inspection program; update occupational safety databases and provide reports and statistics; assist with emergency response audits and exercises; assist with the implementation of OHS policies & procedures; participate on standing and ad hoc committees as needed; assist the OHSW team members as needed.

The Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator Has:

  • Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree, or combination of education and work experience is required; completion of a program in occupational health and safety is preferred.
  • 1-2 years work experience in occupational health and safety is preferred.
  • Knowledgeable regarding the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations is preferred.
  • Superior customer service, administrative, organizational, analytical and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Good to excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Parklane is an asset.
Grand River Hospital & St. Mary’s General Hospital support our Team Members with:
  • A thorough onboarding and orientation program.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Access to our Ongoing Education Fund.
  • Career mentorship.
  • Wellness programs.
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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