Occup. Health and Safety Advisor

6 months ago

Edmonton, Canada The Good Samaritan Society Full time

**Occup. Health and Safety Advisor**

Closing Date: at 1500 hrs.
Good Samaritan ,Corporate Office
,8861 75 Street, Edmonton, AB
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.

**The Opportunity**
- Employment Type:
- Permanent Full Time 1 FTE- Hours of Work:
- 0800-1600- Wages:
- Commensurate with Education and ExperienceReporting to the Employee Wellness Manager, the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Advisor acts as the main liaison to all Good Samaritan OHS committees and managers. OH&S provides monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety regulations, expert advice on health and safety related matters.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Promotes safe work behaviors by assisting in development of safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Assists and guides Good Samaritan and its managers in understanding relevant OHS legislation and communicates the importance of the employer’s due diligence
- Evaluates employee concerns while they are participating in a return to work plan
- Evaluates work environments to identify and assess potential or existing hazards
- Develops appropriate hazard control measures through reviews of incident reports, site inspections, internal audits, and other loss prevention tools
- Assists Good Samaritan in establishing OHS committees and provides advice to those committees on an as needed
- Collaborates with provincial authorities, regional safety associations, and regional health authorities to promote safe and healthy initiatives to benefit all Good Samaritan employees, visitors, and contractors
- Supports and guides Good Samaritan in understanding compliance based OHS legislation, interprets legislative standards and advises Good Samaritan of needed remedial actions
- Recommends appropriate procedures and equipment for safe work performance and legislative compliance with relevant OHS acts, regulations and codes
- Analyzes incident statistics to determine root causes and recommends corrective actions, procedures, measures or devices to prevent similar occurrences in the future
- Promotes OHS programs that add value to employees and supports the organization’s strategic directions
- Identifies opportunities to enhance the client’s OHS knowledge and skills
- Solicits feedback from clients and monitor their satisfaction with OHS programs and services
- Incorporates Good Samaritan’ Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions into all quality improvement initiatives
- Participates in the development or revision of policies by providing feedback and suggestions to other departments within organization
- Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures
- Other related duties as assigned

**Requirements**: Educational and other Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary diploma in health care, social sciences or a related field
- Completion or near completion of OH&S Program (university level or equivalent) certification and eligibility as Canadian Registered Safety Professional

**Work Experience**:

- 3-5 years of progressive OH&S experience
- Experience in a multi-union environment
- Experience in project management

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Extensive knowledge of Good Samaritan safety policies and applicable AB/BC Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct training.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

**Who we are**:
At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

**What we can offer you**:

- Work/life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Pension and benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Discounted services with many of our local businesses
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee recognition events

**Requirements**:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

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