Occupational Health

**Competition**:

- 2023-12

**Program**:

- Administration

**Position Type**:

- Full-time

**Start Date**:

- 2023-02-15 11:15

**Closing Date**:

- 2023-02-22 23:59

**Occupational Health / Learning and Development, AMGH and SHHA**

**Full-time Position**

**Reports to: Manger, Human Resources**

**Internal / External posting**

**About Huron Health System (HHS)**:
Huron Health System is a formal partnership between the Alexandra marine and General Hospital and the South Huron Hospital Association.

**About The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH)**:

- The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) is a fully accredited healthcare organization located in the beautiful community of Goderich on the shores of Lake Huron. AMGH is the largest provider of acute care hospital services in Huron County. With an annual budget of $25M, AMGH offers a range of services including 24 hour emergency, intensive care, obstetrics, general surgery, inpatient adult psychiatry and multi site community mental health. The organization hosts a comprehensive range of specialty and regional healthcare services such as a renal dialysis satellite and telestroke site.

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**About The South Huron Hospital Association (SHHA)**:
The South Huron Hospital Association (SHHA) was established in 1953 and serves a wide catchment area, including the Municipality of South Huron and its adjacent communities.

Located in a small, rural community, we are proud to offer a 24/7 Emergency Department. With 19 inpatient beds, we provide acute, rehabilitation, and complex continuing inpatient care. Our outpatient services encompass the continuum of care as we strike to meet the evolving needs of our patients and surrounding communities.

**Position Description**:
The Occupational Health and Safety and Learning and Development Advisor is responsible for the development, administration and implementation of programs and services related to the Occupational Health and Learning and Development programs. The Occupational Health and Learning and Development Advisor supports employees and leaders throughout the organization to plan, source and deliver healthy workplace initiatives, high quality learning and development programs (including e-learning and virtual learning solutions), and promoting a culture of safety. The incumbent will be knowledgeable with current legislation and trends related to occupational health and fostering internal and external health and safety related communications with all stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:

- Acts as a primary resource for employees and leaders on matters pertaining to Occupational Health
- Administers Attendance Awareness Programs
- Administers WSIB, STD and LTD claims
- Communicates regularly with WSIB claims adjudicators, and case managers to help bring about successful claims management.
- Completes and submits essential WSIB forms within appropriate time frames.
- Conducts education programs for employees regarding new trends, equipment, regulations and procedures
- Coordinates modified work programs, WSIB program, and confidentiality agreements
- Coordinates return to work/modified work programs in conjunctions with employee and Supervisors
- Evaluates an employee's suitability to work/return to work and educate staff on OH
- Facilitates the rehabilitation of employees by maintaining contact during convalescence from long term illness or injury
- Ensures Health Assessment paperwork is completed for new employees
- Working with the clinical team implements and maintains the Immunization program and fit testing program according to policy and legislation.
- Participates in the orientation process of all new employees and students
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
- Participates as an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and on other hospital committees as assigned
- Oversees Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)
- Promotes employee attendance and productivity by monitoring of short-term sick leave, liaison with Supervisors and staff, and health teaching.
- Refers employees for Functional Abilities Evaluation to assess an employee's ability to perform his/her regular job tasks in relation to current health status
- Submits employee incident summons to the JHSC within 3 days of the occurrence
- Works collaboratively with members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee to ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
- Develops learning and education for employees and leaders
- Develops eLearning content to support organizational programs

**Qualifications and Abilities**:

- Completion of an approved program in Occupational Health
- Degree or Diploma in Health related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Healthcare
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- Thorough understanding of related and pending legislation
- Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred
- Certificate in Adult Learning an asset

**Skills**:

- Demonstra