Health and Safety Specialist - London, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Health and Safety Specialist
Full-Time, Permanent

London, Ontario**:

Application Deadline: February 21, 2023 **The Health and Safety Specialist will assist in building a strong culture of health and safety within CMHA Thames Valley by working collaboratively with leadership, JHSCs, and staff to implement appropriate health and safety processes at all CMHA Thames Valley sites. This role will also train staff, promote good health & safety practices, lead meetings, and collect and analyze relevant data.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
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What you'll be making - $ $25.71 per hour, rate based on proof of comparable, previous experience; mileage between sites reimbursed per kilometre

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When you'll work:

70 hours over twoweek period, Monday to Friday 8:30am4:30pm

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What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in health care benefits plan
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Your pension plan

Will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Promotes a strong culture of health and safety, including psychological safety in the workplace
Ensures organization and staff compliance with all legislative and accreditation requirements for health and safety
Promotes, implements and maintains health and safety projects and initiatives, as directed by H&S Manager
Works with Human Resources team to update, maintain, and provide health and safety orientation materials
Updates, maintains, and ensures health and safety training is completed by all employees on an annual basis
Assists Manager with onsite inspections
Assists Manager to complete risk assessments (including violence & harassment risk assessments) for each site as required, and liaises with Joint Health and Safety Committees to review assessments, discuss solutions, and follow up on approved changes
Works with Manager to review Health & Safety System procedure updates, as required by legislation
Assists Manager to analyze Incident/Accident Reports, suggest changes, and then implement approved changes
Assists with research and responds to Health and Safety issues
Prepares Health and Safety Committee Meeting minutes monthly, distributes as required; as directed by H&S Manager, works with JHSC and leadership to ensure matters are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner
Ensures that health and safety bulletin boards are maintained at all sites
Ensures that evacuation plans are reviewed and updated annually for each site
Coordinates safety and health supplies by ensuring appropriate supplies are identified and purchased in a timely and costeffective manner
Develops H&S promotional materials, training modules, as required
Conducts specific staff trainings, as directed by Manager
Stays uptodate on relevant OHS legislation
Performs other duties and responsibilities consistent with role as required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

_Vaccination Requirements_

_Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements_
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We require the following qualifications:
_*- Post-secondary education in the field of health and safety

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to carry out requirements of the role
Current, clear Police Check
Ability to attend work regularly

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We prefer the following qualifications:
_*- Two years of direct health and safety experience

Designation in Health and Safety
Able to work independently and as part of a group
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively under pressure at times, with tight deadlines
Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Public speaking / presentation experience
Selfstarter work ethic
Extensive working knowledge of MS Office Professional and strong computer skills
Superior oral and written communication skills and an ability to transmit messages in a variety of forums
Proven ability to work with committees and leadership to obtain solutions
Proven ability to develop / write policies and procedures

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

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Salary:
$22.33-$25.71 per hour