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 requiredDemonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of Health & Safety programs is requiredDemonstrated experience with ergonomic evaluations and physical demands analysis is preferredDemonstrated experience in performing hazard risk assessment(s) is requiredExtensive knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations is requiredDemonstrated knowledge and experience with data collectionand analysis is requiredDemonstrated computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is requiredDemonstrated knowledge of Parklane and RL Solutions software is preferredKnowledge of N95 mask fit testing is preferredDemonstrated excellence in customer service is requiredDemonstrated ability in facilitation, team building, critical thinking and change management within an interdisciplinary milieu is requiredExcellent communication (oral, written and presentation), interpersonal and conflict resolution skills is requiredDemonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, with the ability to train various Health & Safety Programs is requiredDemonstrated ability to provide support to the JHSC is requiredDemonstrated ability to effectively engage with 3rd parties (MOL, OHA, Vendors) is requiredWorking 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 requiredDemonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality is requiredExcellent time management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet tight timelines is requiredGood work and attendance record requiredAll 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.