Occupational Health and Safety Regional Advisor

Who We Are:
CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

We offer a competitive compensation program, tuition assistance, on-site training and professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Come see how community health care can fit your lifestyle and career goals

Overview:
We are currently looking for someone to join our team in the role of **Occupational Health and Safety Advisors.** This is a permanent full-time role, based out of our Waterloo corporate office, with hybrid working options available.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary
- Other employment perks such as Employee and Family Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Recogntion Rewards program
- Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
- Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare

What The Role Involves:
**OH&S Administration**
- Completes and assists with safety projects as assigned by Director, OH&S or designate.
- Trains and coaches’ managers/designate on hazard identification and required control measures.
- Prepares instruction sheets, information packages and other materials for injury prevention education and information.
- Maintains accurate data in employee the injury database.
- Acts as a resource to joint health and safety committees.
- Monitors the internal responsibility criteria for designated regions (JHSC minutes, membership, and inspections)
- Reviews injury trending data and discusses trending with Branch management representatives.
- Assists Branch management representatives in targeted prevention strategies.
- Audits injury prevention compliance and reports these to the Director, OHS or designate.
- Reports critical injuries or occupational illnesses to the MLITSD.
- Represents CarePartners in engagement with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Inspections.
- Leads Workplace Violence and Harassment investigations as designated by the Director, OHS or designate.
- Conducts bi-weekly prevention meetings in association with claims management meetings

**WSIB Administration**
- Counsels managers/designates on how to respond to employee inquiries with regard to injury claims.
- Coaches managers to respond to employee inquiries specific to a workplace injury.
- Coaches managers on how to conduct accident investigations.
- Reviews with Managers and Team Analyst OH&S legal forms to ensure accuracy of information before submission to WSIB.
- Directly contacts injured employee for clarification of information related to the employees’ injury.
- Liaises with legal counsel to obtain advice on unusual circumstances per the direction of the Director, OHS or designate.
- Monitors claim activity and recommends actions to managers of injured employees
- Records all activities, costs and decisions associated with accidents in injury management software.
- Advises management on WSIA compensation practices, procedures and policies.
- Files objections and makes requests for cost relief to control costs associated with claims
- Participated in Appeals or Tribunal hearings as requested by the Director, OHS or designate.
- Conducts bi-weekly conference calls on WSIB claims.
- Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring:
The minimum qualifications for this position are College/University degree in Human Resources, or a related field and between three to six years’ experience in OH&S practices, or some combination education and service. Demonstrated experience or background in OH&S administration management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office is a requirement.
- Knowledge of injury database systems is considered an asset
- Superior organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Knowledge/understanding of employment-related legislation, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act are considered an asset.
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management is an asset.
- Experience in a unionized setting is an asset
- Ability to travel throughout Ontario to local branches, as required.

CarePartners In Your Community:
In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Thro