OHS Coordinator

Position Type : Permanent

Closing date : 2026-01-29

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.

Reporting to the Provincial Manager of Occupational Health and Safety, this role implements and manages workplace safety programs by developing policies, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents and providing support to ensure compliance with regulations.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay current with legislation, standards and best practices ensuring timely updates to internal programs and practices.
• Support and guide employees and leaders of their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This guidance is provided during 1 : 1 or group discussions and training.
• Ensure practices align with relevant Acts, regulations and standards.
• Ensure occupational health and safety committee co-chairs and members are knowledgeable of their roles and responsibilities.

Risk Assessments and Hazard Identification

Support leaders in conducting job hazard analyses and developing safe work practices.

Incident Prevention and Investigation

Support incident and collision investigations. Analyze trends and work closely with leaders to develop measures to reduce incidents.

Policy and Program Development and Implementation

Safe Work Environment

Any other duties as assigned.

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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