Health and Safety Specialist – Health, Safety

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Salary

$ $57.99

Position Summary:

The Health and Safety Specialist is part of the Health, Safety & Wellness team at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.  This role is focused on the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and risk prevention programs. This role ensures compliance with all legislation, regulatory standards, leads incident investigations, and collaborates with leaders to foster a culture of safety for staff, patients, volunteers, physicians, medical professional staff, midwives, students and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for review and monitoring of compliance with the OHSA and other legislation (i.e. WSIA, Employment standard act, etc.) through building, implementing and evaluating workplace health and safety strategies across clinical and corporate departments
• Lead for ensuring organizational compliance with changes in legislation through monitoring of legislation and development of plans to meet change requirements.
• Oversee incident reporting, including follow-up with workers, investigations (including critical injury investigation and reporting to MLITSD), complete root cause analyses and lead corrective actions.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external inspections, risk assessments, and Ministry of Labour investigations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert related to safety prevention strategies including, not limited to, workplace violence prevention, MSD prevention strategies (including safe patient handling), chemical handling programs (including response to chemical spills), needle/sharps practices, etc.
• Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) through provision of reports and updates, lead for inspection monitoring, and back-up administrative support including preparation of agenda, package and meeting minutes, as needed.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization (clinical and non-clinical) to develop and implement proactive safety solutions.
• Monitor safety performance indicators, prepare regular reports, and present findings to leadership and committees, internally and externally.
• Lead for WSIB Claims including submission of documentation as per WSIA requirements, review of potential cost relief, appeals, etc. 
• Assist Abilities Management team with support for accommodation needs related to work-related injuries / WSIB Cases
• Supports emergency preparedness and code response planning (e.g., Code Red, Code White, Code Silver), including drills and education.
• Prepare appropriate periodic reports related to WSIB, workplace violence incidents and other safety reports as required.

Qualifications:

• Occupational Health & Safety Degree / Diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a health and safety specialist role within a public sector environment, preferably the healthcare sector.
• Additional education in field of nursing, public health, occupational therapy or kinesiology considered an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or Canadian Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of all applicable legislation, clinical environments, patient safety concerns, and healthcare regulations.
• Experience with electronic safety management systems (e.g., RL6, Parklane), as well as proficient with Microsoft suite (including, not limited to, word, excel, teams, power point)
• Proven ability to work effectively amongst cross-functional teams in a unionized environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.  We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH's AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital's  commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.