Manager, Health, Safety

Company Bio
Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Position Summary
RMH is seeking a full-time permanent Health, Safety and Wellness Manager, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. As a member of the RMH leadership team, the successful applicant will be responsible for ongoing development and delivery of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness programs including baseline health assessments and health surveillance in accordance with the OHA/OMA Communicable Disease Protocols, annual influenza immunization program, Respiratory Protection program, supporting the Workplace Violence Prevention program and Workplace Ergonomics program, and supporting the claims management program, and overall responsibility for the internal responsibility system as it relates to safety in the workplace and wellness initiatives. This position will lead an enthusiastic team of occupational health, claims management and health and safety professionals.

Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Qualifications
- Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred or Post-Secondary related Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety combined with a minimum of three years Health and Safety leadership experience (within Healthcare preferred).
- Current JHSC Member Certification or willingness to obtain it
- Current CPR certification
- Current safety certification training
- Knowledge of risk management systems is required showing business acumen and orientation on results
- Knowledge of employee safety systems including inflection control and disaster planning
- Experience developing policies related to Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
- Experience in organizing healthy workplace programs and work life balance initiatives
- Excellent knowledge of the OHSA, WHMIS/GHS, Human Rights Code of Ontario
- Knowledge of disability/ability/ return to work management principles and practice
- Commitment to excellent customer service when dealing with colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public
- Ability to impact and influence the H&S culture, considering organizational awareness
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ongoing commitment to education and development for personal growth
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning and education principles and good presentation skills
- Excellent change management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) and/or experience as an Occupational Health Nurse would be an asset but is not essential.
- Current registration with the College of Nurses Ontario would be an asset.

Hours of Work
Must be available for 37.5 hours per week.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.