Health, Safety - Kitchener, Canada - Ray of Hope

Ray of Hope

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Are you looking for more that just a Health and Safety role? Would you also be interested in sharing your knowledge and contributing to the learning and growth of the great staff we employ? If so, this may just be the right fit for you Come, join our Team_

Ray of Hope is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Training Associate who will steer our Health and Safety program and is also responsible for the coordination of our training initiatives. There will be opportunity to train, along with ensuring that other required training components are being maintained and staff remain current and up to date._

Overview

The Health, Safety and Training Associate will support Ray of Hope in its day-to-day activities with a focus on health, safety and training.

This position will act as a lead and a resource for the Health, Safety, and Training programs within the organization and ensure that the agency remains in compliance with current legislation and ministry requirements.

They will complete administrative duties related to Health, Safety and Training.

_The position is a 32 hour per week role._
Specific Responsibilities

Act as the expert resource on Health and Safety Programs, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and programs, involving research of best practices, problem solving and critical thinking to develop a recommended course of action
In conjunction with the Director of Human Resources, develop, implement and promote innovative approaches and programs to manage health, safety and training
Administer the development, management and implementation of ROH health and safety policies, procedures and program initiatives, ensuring policies and procedures in place are in alignment with the Collective Agreement, agency policies and current legislation
Provide educational related support and training to management on health, safety and related matters, where needed
Provide advice, and support to leaders in the organization regarding health, safety issues
As the lead, conduct accident/incident investigation, administration of WSIB claims, management of claims and assist in the returntowork process
Participate in Ministry defined Serious Occurrence debriefings
Ensure Health and Safey Committee meetings occur, are productive and tasks are being completed and documented
Participate in committees as they relate to employee health, safety
Establish and develop good working relationships with internal and external partners
Distribute various educational packages through HR Downloads, completion followup and maintenance of records
Researches and assigns training for various programs/departments within the organization
Delivers ROH general health and safety orientation training program for newly acquired employees, and addresses additional requirements
Oversees data collection for all training
Create and review reports, presentations and surveys and analyze data
Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

Education

Completion of postsecondary education with a focus in Health and Safety preferred
Train the Trainer / Concepts of Adult learning would be an asset or equivalent experience in the teaching/training field

Experience

Minimum 5 years related experience

Certifications

CRST, Canadian Registered Safety Technician diploma or in the process of working towards one is an asset or equivalent learning

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required to be successful in this position

Familiarity with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Experience in writing policies manuals
Demonstrated knowledge of training concepts and presentation skill
Excellent communicator for various levels of organization
Demonstrated ability to critically think through situations and arrive at the best possible solutions
Ability to multitask and prioritize work, sometimes with conflicting priorities
Proficient skill in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access

Requirements:

Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check/Police Check
Valid, unrestricted Class "G" Ontario Driver's licence
Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract through Service Ontario
Employment Medical Form including immunization record and fitness assessment

Physical Demands

This position requires the incumbent to work in an office environment with regular requirements to be at "program" locations (one of which is rural). The incumbent will be working in a seated position most of the time.
This position requires the incumbent to communicate with a variety of individuals, both internally (i.e., employee groups, senior management) at varied levels of the agency and externally (i.e., case managers, claims adjudicators, suppliers, training consultants).
This position also requires the incumbent to have some flexibility in schedule, particularly for health and safety emergency situations
The position is a 32 hour per week role.