Occupational Health and Safety Manager

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Occupational Health and Safety Manager works within our Legal, Privacy and Compliance Department and is responsible for promoting the highest standards of occupational health and safety by managing and enhancing the organization’s Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- Skilled Leader, who is self-directed, innovative
- Develops and maintains the Occupational Health and Safety program
- Supports workplace compensation claims management
- Collaborates with colleagues at all levels of the organization including partnerships with Human Resources, Healthcare Delivery/Operations and Corporate areas to support employee health and safety

**This is a Permanent, full-time position, based in Ontario. It is a hybrid role, mainly virtual with occasional travel**

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Health and Safety Program Functions**
- Develop, implement and maintain organizational health and safety policies, procedures, and protocols to meet legal and industry standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks at a strategic level to minimize workplace incidents and health hazards.
- Foster a culture of safety, providing leadership and direction to management on issues related to Occupational Health and Safety.
- Promote safety and wellness through communications and lead campaigns on seasonal/specific topics to prevent injuries and illnesses.
- Act as a resource representative for Joint Health and Safety Committees across the organization.
- Facilitate ergonomic assessments.
- Support the organization when there are planned and unplanned provincial government visits/investigations and reporting requirements.
- Support the organizational strategy for Emergency Response and Preparedness.
- Prepare, analyze and distribute health and safety statistical reports to applicable stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure health and safety is considered in all relevant aspects of organizational decision making.
- Stay informed on best practices and developments related to health and safety.

**Workplace Incident Management**
- Support the Occupational Injury/Illness Program including workplace incident reviews, workers compensation, and early/safe return to work.
- Provide advice and guidance for managers in conducting workplace hazard/risk assessments and site inspections.
- Support managers with employee incident and accident reporting and investigation, providing recommendations for prevention and controls.
- Stay informed on best practices and developments related to workplace compensation.

**Training**
- Develop and deliver health and safety initiative training to employees and leaders that raises awareness and promotes a positive organizational health and safety culture.
- Monitor compliance with mandatory, legislated training.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety required.
- Regulated Health Professional designation is preferred (i.e. Kinesiologist, Occupational Therapy)
- Minimum of 5 years demonstrated Occupational Health and Safety leadership with experience in healthcare.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Workers Compensation claims management in Ontario (experience in other provinces an asset).
- High degree of comfort with provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts, regulations for health care facilities, Workers Compensation Acts, Human Rights and other relevant legislations and regulations.
- Proven track record of implementing initiatives that resulted in improved outcomes related to health and safety.

**SKILLS**:

- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in analyzing and using data to inform decision making.
- Strong competency and confidence in developing and delivering education/training sessions and influencing others.
- Curiosity and the desire to learn and grow; willingness to obtain certification and designations as required.
- Excellent analytical, time management, customer service and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing.

**ABOUT US**:
At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requi