Manager, Occupational Health and Safety

Position Type : Permanent

Closing date :

Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth / 811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.

The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.

The Provincial Manager of Occupational Health & Safety provides leadership by developing, implementing, and evaluating workplace safety and safe vehicle handling programs that align with legislative requirements and organizational standards. This role fosters a psychologically and physically safe work environment, ensuring that safety is integrated into everyday practices.

Reporting to the Director of Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness, this role brings expert knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and risk reduction strategies within an emergency services setting. They have experience in leading initiatives to reduce workplace incidents and employee injuries through proactive strategies.

The Provincial Manager of Occupational Health & Safety acts as a champion of all things safety in all that they do daily including leading a team of like-minded individuals who champion safety every day. Through the promotion and education of best practices, this role will ensure that we are continually improving overall health and safety results.

As an employee of EMC, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Legislative Compliance

• Monitor adherence to legal standards, company policies and procedures and accreditation standards relating to occupational health and safety and safe vehicle handling.
• Stay current with legislative changes, industry best practices, and regulatory expectations, ensuring timely updates to internal policies and programs.
• Interpret and apply provincial and federal laws and regulations relating to occupational health and safety and safe vehicle operation.
• Act as liaison for audits, inspections, and investigations by external regulatory agencies.

Risk Assessments and Hazard Identification

Incident Prevention and Investigation

Program Development and Continuous Quality Improvement

Safe Work Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Experience

Certifications

Knowledge and Skills

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Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and / or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.

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