Occupational Health

**Regular Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Days**
**Location**:Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre**
**Vacancies**:1**

Reporting to the Manager, Safety & Emergency Management Systems, the Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for coordinating, advising and participating in the development and revision of all health and safety programs, policies & procedures, to ensure compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer will support, promote, recommend, and assist with the ongoing development and improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System and all other related programs.

**Position Specific Accountabilities**:
**Accountability #1**:
**Provide Health and Safety Program Coordination to employees**
- Maintain comprehensive records of safety incidents, assessments, reports, and trauma.
- Provide education and orientation to new employees concerning safety programs
- Provide training to staff including formal training sessions, electronic education, mock exercises, etc.
- Ensure Accreditation Canada standards are met for The Royal.
- Ensure all requirements for mask-fit testing requirements are fulfilled
- Maintain statistics, monitor trends, identify needs for interventions, further training, etc.
- Conduct Hazard Risk Assessments on new and emerging hazards to ensure they are appropriately mitigated.
- Lead ROHCG participation in the WSIB Excellence Program.

**Accountability #2**:
**Employee Health and Safety, policies and practices**
- Develop, administer, and coordinate policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives for safety systems by maintaining knowledge of current trends, practices, and related medical issues.
- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other policies and procedures related to staff safety.
- Act as a support and a resource for managers, employees, and the Joint Health & Safety Committee on occupational health and safety-related matters.
- Investigate accidents, hazards, and concerns reported by staff.

**Accountability #3**:
**Education and Training**
- Develop and provide education, guidance, advice, and consultative services to staff, management team, and relevant committees on all staff safety issues.
- Provide ongoing education to staff and managers on their safety responsibilities.
- Develop content for the yearly mandatory H&S learning modules.

**Accountability #4**:
**External providers**
- Serve as a liaison with external providers such as MLSTD, WSIB, and PSHSA on OHS-related issues.
- Liaise with the MLSTD during critical incident follow-up
- Submits reports to the MLSTD and WSIB following critical injuries or occupational illness as per regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with local and regional external OHS groups to find new sources of information to promote continuous improvement.

**Accountability #5**:
**Miscellaneous**
- Coordinate monthly and annual OHS audits, inspections, and preparation of action plans resulting from H&S audits and inspections.
- Coordinate pre-start health & safety reviews and risk assessments for new equipment, machinery, and processes
- Act as a resource to facilitate and coordinate the Joint Health and Safety Committees
- Manage and oversee the Safely Managing Change process for new equipment, renovations or other changes being introduced into the organization.
- Facilitate Individualized Safety Plans for staff who are being targeted by domestic situations or workplace violence.
- Facilitate department-level violence risk assessments in collaboration with the unit management team to identify hazards and address them.
- Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies, and procedures of The Royal.
- Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Discrimination, and Harassment-Free Workplace policy.

**Qualifications**:

- A baccalaureate degree in a Health Profession with a certificate/diploma in Occupational Health Safety; or completion of a University program in Occupational Health and safety or relevant work experience will be considered.
- Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or in progress or similar recognized accreditation will be an asset.
- Previously or currently certified as a Joint Health and Safety Committee member will be an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years of safety experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation: the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations, including WHMIS and the Ontario Human Rights Code, and other Safety.
- Experience in developing and implementing occupational health, safety and programs.
- Knowledge of a Health and Safety Management System best practices, occupational hazards in a health care setting, current wellness issues and