Share Email Opening Title Occupational Safety Specialist (12 Month Contract)  Category Professional and Technical   Req Number PRO-20-00003   Open Date 2/26/2020   Number of Openings 1   Department Quality Safety and Performance  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 03/11/2020  Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate in quality improvement initiatives to support a safe and healthy work environment to advance our culture of safety. Lead, facilitate and support organization wide committees pertaining to Health and Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Workplace Violence Prevention including providing ongoing training. Provide organization wide expertise through consultation, program development, implementation and evaluation of occupational safety and emergency preparedness programs ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices. Follow up on all reported employee safety incidents to identify root causes, ensure appropriate prevention plans are developed and provide direct support during incident investigations. Monitor incident/injury statistics to analyze trends and opportunities for prevention/improvement. Liaise with external safety organizations, government agencies, and other hospitals (e.g., PSHSA, Ministry of Labour, WSIB) regarding occupational health and safety issues. Consult with management, front line staff and the Joint Health & Safety Committee to align Health and Safety training programs with organizational strategy, needs and goals. Support the emergency preparedness program through policy development and review, staff education, including coordination of drills/table top exercises and AODA emergency response safety plans development. Support the Occupational Health Nurse to facilitate the early and safe return to work for employees by playing a key role in the WSIB claims management process. Conduct and coordinate Physical Demands Analysis of job roles in the organization. Conduct ergonomic assessments along with outlining recommendations to reduce/prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Conduct organization wide N95 fit mask testing. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline. Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Related experience in Occupational Health and Safety, preferably in a health care environment. Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation preferred Thorough knowledge and understanding of legislation, industry standards and best practices pertaining to health and safety, WSIB and rating systems, disability management and emergency management planning. Previous related experience in development, implementation and evaluation of health and safety programs. Experience with completing Job Demand Analyses. Experience with e-learning programs, proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) an asset. Motivated, self-directed; ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. Well-developed communication (oral, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to set and adjust priorities. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, clients, families, etc.)   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: