Health & Safety Advisor

**Position Overview**

This full-time position is responsible for providing expert safety and health knowledge, advice, training, and support to healthcare organizations for the Manitoba Association for Safety in Healthcare Inc. (MASH). This includes development and delivery of strategies to improve service levels and improving efficiencies throughout Manitoba’s public healthcare system.

The Safety Advisor is responsible for the establishment and evaluation of the goals and objectives for services that align with the elements and sub elements of the Manitoba Healthcare Safety Management System and Industry Based Safety Program. This position is responsible to ensure all program initiatives, including existing and new health and safety training programs comply with all MASH policies, corporate identity, and all related legislation. This position is responsible to support Manitoba Healthcare Employers in the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement in Safety Management System practices. A key expectation of this position is to build and nurture relationships with the health care industry. This position has direct reports, which includes workplace safety advisors and safety trainers.

This position reports to the director of safety programs and participates as an active member of the MASH team.

**Education**
- Occupational Health & Safety education, certification (achieved or pursuing) and experience.
- Professional safety designation such as CRSP, CHSC (achieved or pursuing).
- Thorough knowledge of provincial Occupational Health, Environmental Health, and Safety and The Manitoba Employment Standards Act, The Manitoba Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other related legislation.
- Considerable knowledge of Safety Management Systems, safety education and training resources.
- Knowledge of Provincial Emergency Management.
- Working knowledge of Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (MSIP).
- Previous experience in healthcare environments an asset.
- Knowledge of CSA Psychological Safety and Health standard an asset.

**Experience**
- A minimum of five (5) years of health and safety experience, with demonstrated skills and abilities to advise, train, and support healthcare organizations across Manitoba.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Advise and support Manitoba’s healthcare organizations with safety and health related matters.
- Conduct meetings with healthcare organization’s safety personnel to discuss safety issues and recommendations.
- Provide guidance and knowledge within the MASH team on safety and health items, including monitoring for changes to standards and legislation.
- Provide guidance and support to member organizations pursuing MASH certification.
- Act as a resource to healthcare organizations on safety and health matters.
- Evaluate, analyze, and store data on injury and illness trends in the healthcare industry.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews on MASH certification audits.
- Audit organizations pursuing or maintaining MASH certification.
- Deliver safety and health training online, or in-person in Winnipeg and across Manitoba.
- Creation of new training content and review and revision of current training content.
- Research and development of additional safety and health resources to assist Manitoba healthcare organizations to improve their safety and health programs and reduce workplace injuries.
- Assist the director of safety programs and/or executive director with other duties as assigned.
- Effective strategic thinking, decision making, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with MASH members, stakeholders, and other external organizations.

**Conditions of Employment**
- This position requires travel within the province.
- Valid Class 5 vehicle driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Able to deliver in-person training for a full day, including being on your feet for eight hours.

**About MASH**

The Manitoba Association for Safety in Healthcare Inc. (MASH) is Manitoba’s new healthcare specific industry-based safety program (IBSP) and certifying partner for healthcare organizations. Its main purpose is to educate employers and improve the health and safety of workers in Manitoba workplaces that are part of the healthcare industry. MASH will provide relevant, customized services that respond to the diverse needs, hazards and risks specific to healthcare with an in-depth understanding and targeted strategies to support safe, productive workplaces. These programs will provide valuable services that make it easier for employers and employees to receive safety and health information, resources and training tailored to the risks and hazards of their specific industry.

This position is entitled to enrollment in a competiti