Employee Wellness

**Job Posting**: Employee Wellness & Safety Manager (permanent full-time)** **Where YOU work, makes a difference.** Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and _thrive_. **Are YOU our next** **Employee Wellness & Safety Manager ?** Accountable for supporting the organization in developing, implementing and monitoring the company’s Employee Wellness, Safety and Environmental management strategies, systems and standards to ensure best-in class injury prevention, environmental management and employee wellness programs. **Status**:Permanent Full-Time **Hours**:Days **Discipline**:Health & Safety **Workstyle**:On-Site - 100% of the time **Location**:Brampton **Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU**: - Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities - Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones - Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities - Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program - Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all **How YOU will make a difference**: - Review and provide input regarding proposed healthcare legislation/regulations, guidelines and standards in consultation with internal and external stakeholders - Communicate any relevant regulatory, guidelines and/or standards changes to affected internal business units in order to ensure compliance - Develop and implement all safety related policies, systems and procedures - Maintain all safety-related documentation in accordance with established internal and external guidelines - Provide assistance and counseling to employees and management, as required, on the interpretation and administration of safety related policies and procedures - Address employee concerns and inquiries in a timely manner - Consult with internal stakeholders regarding potential enhancements/improvements to the company’s Employee Wellness, Safety and Environmental policies, programs, processes and standards and make appropriate recommendations - Analyze Dynacare’s incident and accident data and claims management programs and processes enterprise-wide with a view to minimize workplace injuries and related claim costs - Consolidate and report enterprise-wide wellness, safety and environmental performance metrics - Research safety and environmental specifications in relation to any hazard controls, equipment including personal protective equipment and make appropriate recommendations - Develop and monitor all Dynacare safety and environmental training material with a view to leveraging technology - Act in an advisory capacity on the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and ensure minutes of meetings are maintained - Certify health and safety trainers and deliver training programs when appropriate - Conduct all internal safety and environmental audits and develop corresponding audit recommendations - Provide managerial leadership in relation to all safety and environmental inspections and accreditations - Ensure ongoing effective positioning and integration of corporate wellness, safety and environmental programs and services - Liaise with the Purchasing Department in sourcing equipment and supplies for the improvement of our health and safety program - Provide on-going coaching and support for wellness, safety and environmental programs and services on a systems-wide basis - Provide managerial leadership to Wellness, Safety and Environmental direct reports - Liaise with the Purchasing Department in sourcing equipment and supplies for the improvement of our health and safety program **What YOU bring to the role**: - Demonstrate experience (minimum 3 years) and knowledge in leading and supporting a variety of occupational and environmental health safety & workplace health and wellness initiatives (preferably in a medical laboratory environment) - Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or in progress or similar recognized accreditation - Previous certification as a Joint Health and Safety Committee member is an asset - Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation, such as, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations including WHMIS and the Ontario Human Rights Code and other Safety/Emergency Planning legislation - Experience in developing and implementing occupational and environmental health, safety and emergency management system programs - 5 t