Kinesiologist

**Job Title**:Kinesiologist
- **Type**:Part-Time, 1 Year Contract**Hours**:Tuesday 10:00am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 10:00am - 4:30pm, Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT**Location**: Kitchener ClinicThe primary function of a Kinesiologist is to provide care and support for employees as well as supporting the health and wellness programs that contribute to a safe work environment. You will be responsible to work in conjunction with the Regional Manager.**Department Specific Responsibilities**
- Completing Job Demands Analysis (also known as Physical Demands Analysis)
- Develop testing protocols based on bona fide occupational requirements from the JDA
- Develop Physical Abilities Testing for workers in jobs with higher physical demands
- Perform Ergonomic Assessments
- Develop educational programs around ergonomics, proper lifting technique and body mechanics
- Assisting with tracking and cataloguing all job positions along with their associated JDAs
- Performing other administrative duties

**Operational Responsibilities**
- Manage and remain calm within an unpredictable fast (or slow) paced environment
- Have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas and various professional disciplines
- Possess strong basic computer skills
- Manage sensitive, confidential information while displaying sound and objective judgment.
- Be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential medical records, in accordance with established medical records protocol
- Maintain employee confidences by keeping employee health information confidential
- Have superior interpersonal, communication and public relations skills
- Demonstrate excellent critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Collaborates with the employee and appropriate leaders to recommend worker placement or job limitations

**Required Skills and Qualifications**
- No experience required (will be trained by inhouse DriverCheck experts)
- Emergency First Aid training
- Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (or related health sciences degree)
- Must be a Registered Kinesiologist in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
- Previous experience conducting PDDs and FAEs is considered an asset