Health & Safety Partner

Job Number: J- Job Title: Health & Safety Partner Job Category: Health, Wellness, Safety and Legal Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Corporate Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Health & Safety Partner to join our Health, Safety and Wellness team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Helps to develop and maintain HSW policies, programs, guides, procedures, analytical reports, and communication materials based on emerging trends
• Provides guidance, recommendations, and support for HSW issues
• Identifies organization-wide HSW concerns and recommends solutions
• Works with corporate teams (e.g., Learning & Development, Benefits, Emergency Management, Communications) to create health and safety resources, promote physical and psychological safety, and integrate safety into everyday operations
• Promotes openness, transparency, and strong communication around health and safety
• Creates strategies to manage compliance risks and conduct regular audits and follow-up inspections
• Support new builds through the setup of safety boards, health and safety committees, and compliance-related requirements.
• Completes safety inspection of new builds, prior to opening, and identify any risks or opportunities
• Stays current on regulatory changes and update programs to maintain compliance and due diligence
• Delivers training and education to support injury and illness prevention and strengthen HSW awareness

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Occupational Health & Safety
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional / Technician (CRSP® / CRST®), or Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC®) would be considered an asset
• Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH®) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT®) would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal occupational health & safety legislation and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams) with strong data analysis abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to the audience while considering privacy requirements, employee dignity, and organizational risk.
• Strong judgment, initiative, discretion, and tact in handling sensitive or complex situations.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands, priorities, and work environments
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with a focus on effective client engagement and relationship-building
• Previous work in long-term care or health care industries
• Mental Health and Resilience trainer (i.e.; The Working Mind, Mental Health First Aid)
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.