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Safety Consultant - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
Safety Consultant - Occupational Health, Safety and WellnessNova Scotia Health Authority • Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA
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Safety Consultant - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Safety Consultant - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

About the Opportunity

The position reports directly to the Provincial Safety Manager under Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness. The Safety Consultant also works closely with all staff and levels of management to provide support and guidance regarding Occupational Health and Safety. In addition, the position has key relationships with Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Unions, Workers Compensation Board, AWARE Nova Scotia, the Office of the Fire Marshal and other agencies.

The Safety Consultant guides the development of programs, tools and training that support the critical elements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System - to ensure regulatory compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations, standards and best practices. The Safety Consultant is also responsible for providing direction to all levels of management to effectively and efficiently implement the OHSMS. The Safety Consultant is responsible to continuously audit the OHSMS to ensure compliance with the act and applicable regulations. The Safety Consultant works collaboratively with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees to ensure they are established, and functioning as required in the Act. As well they act as a resource to assist in investigating and identifying corrective actions regarding health and safety issues. They are also responsible for providing expert safety services to all facilities/departments of Nova Scotia Health. The Safety Consultant acts as a liaison with the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

Utilizing outstanding communication skills the Safety Consultant supports a culture of safety by providing direction to all levels of the organization with respect to integrating safety into their operations. The Safety Consultant is responsible for providing timely, accurate and expert interpretation of the OH&S legislation as well as industry standards and best practices.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • College or university Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required (minimum number of course hours may be required)
  • Minimum 3 year related experience in the area of Occupational Health and Safety required
  • Completion of Occupational Health and Safety Certificate or Certificate of Health Safety and Environmental Processes or equivalent required
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification completed or eligible to write within 3 years of hire required
  • Membership in good standing with professional or industry association if applicable is an asset
  • Additional training/certification in areas of safety is an asset.
  • Expert knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Expert Knowledge of OH&S legislation and regulations as well as industry best practices
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
  • Excellent computer skills, familiar with enterprise software systems, database, presentation software, word processing and statistical analysis software
  • Demonstrated strong organizational, leadership & team skills with emphasis on decision making, problem solving, motivational and communication skills
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred


Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$36.85 - $46.06 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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