Health and Safety Advisor, Occupational Health

2 months ago

Markham, Canada Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation Full time

**Land acknowledgement**:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

**Who you are**:
You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient/client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

**What we are looking for**:
The Health and Safety Advisor will be an integral member of our dynamic Occupational Health & Safety Department and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders providing expertise through consultation, program development, implementation and evaluation. Working predominately on-campus from our Markham site, you will be responsible for the development and administration of processes to ensure hospital-wide compliance with safety legislation including risk assessments, incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, contractor safety, developing and maintaining programs and training.

**Responsibilities**:
Facilitates and supports the development of internal responsibility including via the oversight of incident reporting/investigation and inspections
Performs risk assessments, audits and statistical reviews and prepares written reports with recommendations.
Liaises as-needed with external agencies including as designated contact for MLITSD.
Coordinates the hospital Mask Fit Test program, including scheduling, monitoring compliance and testing as necessary.
Supports the Workplace Violence Prevention program.
Manages WHMIS/GHS MSDS database/internal inventory of GHS products
Prepares and delivers Health and Safety presentations and training, safety advisories, brochures and other material to raise hazard awareness and provide ongoing Health and Safety education.
Facilitates JHSCs across three sites (Markham, Uxbridge and RCC).
Implements and facilitates components of the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program including training, ergonomic assessments, physical demands analysis and provides input into the procurement of new equipment/furniture to ensure ergonomic consideration are addressed
Supports workplace inspections with program leaders, including monitoring completion and recommendations.
Facilitates and supports WSIB investigations and reporting.
Ability to facilitate, coach, mentor and lead individuals/groups to achieve quality outcomes and provide exceptional service.
Facilitates WSIB excellence program, accreditation and other audits as required.
Highly motivated with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges
Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a teamwork environment
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset;
Other duties as assigned to support department and organizational initiatives.

**What you bring to the role**:
Completion of a diploma or certificate program in Health & Safety; Canadian Registered Safety Professional preferred
4- 6 years previous related experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of occupational health and safety programs
Knowledge and experience with relevant legislation including OHSA, WSIA, Human Rights Code
Knowledge and Experience with data collection, entry, review, analysis and presentation
Knowledge and experience with communicable disease mechanisms and response processes an asset (ie PPE use, mask fit testing, precautions, outbreak responses)
Previous training experience including the development of training packages and strategies with knowledge of creative training techniques. Experience with e-learning programs an asset
Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
Able to research and reference industry standards of practice including laws, codes, standards, and policies and present as evidence-driven practice.
Knowledge and experience with Parklane Systems is an asset.
Motivated, self-directed and the able to function effectively with autonomous work habits
Well developed communication (oral, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to set and adjust priorities
Previous (health and safety) experience in a health care setting an asset
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and workin

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