Ergonomics & Safe Handling Advisor

Position Type:

Temporary - Temporaire

Closing date:

Medavie Health Services New Brunswick (MHSNB) is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of EM/ANB, an integrated organization specializing in the delivery of primary health care services with the goal of facilitating access to quality care so that patients can achieve better health outcomes. MHSNB is fortunate to be able to count on the expertise of its employees who work passionately to build a healthier province.

Our company is currently looking for new team members to support its mission of providing excellence in emergency and community care within our various programs, namely Ambulance New Brunswick, the Extra-Mural Program and NB Health Link. Each advocates for a highly coordinated, quality service offering guided by a goal of continuous improvement across primary health care.

Medavie Health Services is part of Medavie, a health services organization. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is proud to commit an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support programs and initiatives aimed at addressing some of our country's most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

We are looking for a temporary (12 months, with benefits) Ergonomics and Safe Handling Advisor that will be responsible for implementing and maintaining ergonomic and safe handling programs to prevent workplace injuries and promote employee well-being.

Using ergonomics principles, this role involves conducting assessments, providing training, and recommending improvements to ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices to aid in the reduction of musculoskeletal injuries sustained by employees. This position will analyze and identify training needs, provide consulting support to master trainers, and direct support to employees as required.

In addition, the role will receive reports on work injuries, assess and report as necessary.

Key responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert and promoter of ergonomics and safe handling in the workplace to all employees and leaders
• Design, implement and maintain an ergonomics safe patient handling program to be used by all health care professionals
• Initiate direct referrals to physiotherapy as required
• Conduct ergonomic assessments for office environment settings
• Serve as a lead resource when implementing new transfer equipment
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on musculoskeletal risk elimination or minimization
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external agencies and organizations committed to ergonomics and safe handling
• Develop educational materials for training and awareness
• Intake work injury claims and submit claims with all appropriate documentation to Worksafe NB
• Create monthly reports on work injuries
• Responds to general employee inquiries received via ergonomics intake email
• Perform related administrative functions

Qualifications:

• Possess a post-secondary education with relevant education in a health care discipline, with strong preference for Bachelor degree in Kinesiology
• Have a minimum of one to three years' experience in the health care field. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
• Basic understanding of workplace ergonomics principles. Preferred master trainer in ergonomics and safe patient handling program or similar training or willing to obtain
• Additional training in Health and Safety, considered an asset
• Excellent ability to facilitate training sessions, including constructive remediation on site and post training if necessary
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties such as demonstrating safe patient handling techniques
• Excellent communication, networking, presentation, and coaching skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality
• MS office proficiency.

Bilingualism is required for this position.

If you are interested in working with a dynamic team of professionals and possess the necessary qualifications, please apply now.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Medavie Health Services New Brunswick is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.