Healthy Workplace Advisor

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Northwoodcare Inc. Full time

**Join the Northwood team**

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational or Physiotherapy Therapy
- Current member in good standing with relevant professional college
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Three to five years of relevant work experience
- Experience in disability management preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Works by Provincial Acts and other legislation including OH&S, WCB Act, and Human Rights
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
- Knowledge of the following: Body Mechanics (e.g., safe lifting), Risk Management Procedures, Provincial Acts and Legislation, Safe Client Handling Tools and Equipment
- Strong verbal, and written communication and assessment skills
- Adult education experience (an asset)
- Ability to meet expectations of regular and consistent attendance within the corporate standard of 4%
- Ability to demonstrate safe work practices and lift to 44 lbs
- Ability to travel between sites and work outside of regular business hours on occasion.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Facilitates return to work
- Develops injury prevention strategies
- Completes ergonomic assessments
- Provides support to program area Managers and Staff as a content expert i.e. safe client handling train-the-trainer.

**Tasks**:

- Provides resources to support Occupational Health and Safety Committees including evidence-based reports and injury analysis reports.
- Completes ergonomic assessments in offices, department sites, and in client homes and provides recommendations.
- Manages return to work processes including accommodation due to disability.
- Maintains partnerships with treating health professionals and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Case Managers.
- Collaborates with outside partners as needed to support employee health (i.e. maintains contact with vendors and OTs in the community).
- Develops, implements, and evaluates education and awareness programs such as ergonomic assessments, injury prevention, and departmental safety training.
- Liaises with Aware NS, WCB, and other health and safety organizations.
- Provides advice to managers regarding disability management and occupational health and safety concerns.
- Participates as a member of committees as required

**Salary / Benefits**:As per the Northwood Scale

**Hours**: 64 hours bi-weekly - 8 Hour shifts
- **Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 64 per week

**Salary**: $33.77-$40.51 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person



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