Program Advisor, Workplace Safety Strategy

7 months ago

Kelowna, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Interior Health is hiring a term-specific full-time Program Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare. The end date of this position is approximately May 29, 2026.

Location: This position is flexible within the Interior Health Region.

What we offer:
•An attractive remuneration package
•Excellent career prospects
•Employer paid training/education
•Employer paid vacation
•Medical Service Plan
•Employer paid insurance premiums
•Extended Health & Dental coverage
•Work-life balance
•May be eligible to contribute to MPP, if previously enrolled within 30 days

Salary range for the position is $74,618 to $107,264. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:
The Program Advisor is responsible for providing advice, guidance, and resources in the strategic planning, development, implementation, sustainability, evaluation, and continuous improvement of an integrated system-based approach for all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs and practices in Interior Health (IH)

The Program Advisor will engage with both internal and external agencies and working groups to enhance systems for managing health and safety. The Advisor leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WHS programs and resources, supports strategic planning needs, is responsible and accountable for ensuring programs meet regulatory compliance and for contributing to the development of a strong safety culture within IH.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.

What will you work on:
•Develops, implements and monitors WHS programs and resources to support the organizational targets and the implementation/sustainability of the Health and Safety Management System. Monitors, audits, and evaluates the effectiveness of OHS programs and reports findings to the organization as requested or required.
Supports strategic planning program/tool development and sustainability.
•Provides technical advice, guidance and leadership by interpreting regulations, collective agreements, directives and standards, including the application of safety procedures and standards of practice, appropriate intervention and/or preventative measures.
•Serves as a senior advisor to key partners who are change sponsors within the organization to action the organization strategic priorities related to health and safety.
•Provides guidance and advice to members of the organization with respect to their roles and responsibilities in the internal responsibility system.
•Participates in the development of policies and procedures relating to OHS issues by interpreting WorkSafeBC (WSBC) and other legislated requirements, researching current literature, analyzing statistics, collaborating with other centers of expertise.
•Develops tools, guidelines and resources to support site and department based implementation of corporate OHS program policies and procedures.
•Develops and provides reports as requested.
•Monitors and/or audits work site inspection reports to identify trends and provides appropriate recommendations to management to correct unsafe and hazardous conditions and/or processes.
•Participates and represents IH perspectives in provincial and/or organizational initiatives. Including supporting the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC) to full scope of regulatory requirements.
•In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

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