Ohs Associate

**Non-Union**

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

POSITION: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSOCIATE

DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME

SITE: LAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA

SALARY: $28.188 - $32.966 per hour

Posting: UNEX - 2300001693

This position is open to all qualified applicants commencing June 29, 2023 and closing at 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2023.

Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and working together with the OHS Specialists/Associate, the Occupational Health & Safety Associate develops and implements the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protection Programs, and provides other general OHS support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

- Maintain and enhance the Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Policies and Procedures;
- Provide staff education on the proper use and handling of personal protective equipment, including gloves, gowns, eye protection, masks, and respirators as per the CSA standards, provincial guidance, and best practices;
- Conduct audits and inspections of PPE use and prepare reports of findings;
- Conduct qualitative or quantitative respirator fit testing;
- Maintain fit testing records in the confidential employee record section of the Parklane computer system;
- Prepare and maintain fit test equipment, respirator supplies and respirators;
- Participate in continuous quality assurance as required;;
- Prepare and distribute compliance reports
- Collaborate with managers and supervisors to pro-actively schedule fit testing opportunities to achieve high volume testing efficiently;
- Assist with maintaining the inventory of mechanical lift slings and unit support with slings for the Safe Patient Handling Program;
- Support the Joint Health and Safety Committees, as required;
- Support OHS incident investigations and follow-up, as required;
- Assist in maintaining statistics for quarterly corporate reporting;
- Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of Post-secondary education in a related field (Certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health & Safety);
- Several years'experience in a health and safety-related role is an asset;
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative respirator fit tests an asset;
- Demonstrated excellence in the provision of training and education to adults;
- Demonstrated expertise in MS Office programs;
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work as part of a team/cooperative approach;
- Demonstrated ability to work productively and independently;
- Commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Must have satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.