Safety Promotion & Prevention Specialist

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

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.