Safety Promotion & Prevention Specialist

OVERVIEW

The Safety Promotion & Prevention Specialist is responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe work environment in compliance with health and safety regulations / legislation.

Under the direction of the Manager of Occupational Health & Safety, the Safety Promotion & Prevention Specialist will be responsible for the planning, development, administration and auditing of various health and safety programs which will assist in reducing / eliminating workplace illness / injury.

This role will serve as a liaison with the Ministry of Labour on behalf of the Hospital and will participate on various committees such as the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

Other areas of accountability will include performing job demands analysis, ergonomic risk assessments, hazard / riskand safety inspections, incident investigation, providing MSD support, designing and delivering training, as well as the creation / review / revision of occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs.

This position will support organizational excellence by further enhancing and fostering a culture of safety amongst the MGH Community.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science related field or equivalent related discipline such as Occupational Health & Safety
• Completion of diploma or certificate program in Occupational Health & Safety is preferred
• Professional designation preferred such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent relevant experience is required
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of Health & Safety programs is required
• Demonstrated experience with ergonomic evaluations and physical demands analysis is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in performing hazard risk assessment(s) is required
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations is required
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with data collectionand analysis is required
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Parklane and RL Solutions software is preferred
• Knowledge of N95 mask fit testing is preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service is required
• Demonstrated ability in facilitation, team building, critical thinking and change management within an interdisciplinary milieu is required
• Excellent communication (oral, written and presentation), interpersonal and conflict resolution skills is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, with the ability to train various Health & Safety Programs is required
• Demonstrated ability to provide support to the JHSC is required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with 3rd parties (MOL, OHA, Vendors) is required
• Working in a Unionized environment is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Workplace Violence Programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a collaborative team environment is required
• Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality is required
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet tight timelines is required
• Good work and attendance record required
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
11 days ago