Safety Specialist Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum.

Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care.

Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a safety assistant to join the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) team.

Working under the leadership of the Manager, Occupational Safety, and together with the other Safety Specialists, the role of the Safety Specialist Assistant supports OHS programs and initiatives at all Sinai Health locations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement the WHMIS program, ensuring new hire and annual training requirements are met and MSDS database is up to date.
Support the Safety Specialists in the development of an integrated, leading practice Chemicals Management Program.
Support the Ergonomic Specialist in the implementation of a leading practice Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program.
Research bestpractice solutions to a variety of health and safety issues and provide evidenceinformed advice to progress our health promotion and injury prevention goals.
Provide incident investigation support as required.
Conduct various safety training programs and champion and deliver a variety of health, safety and wellness initiatives for all hospital units.
Provide assistance in the development of metrics and progress reports.
Update health and safety materials, websites and databases.
Maintain the N95 respiratory fit testing program
Other tasks as required

Job Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized educational institution
13 years prior experience
Direct experience in a hospital environment an asset
Previous experience delivering training to large groups
Working knowledge of health and safety legislation
Ability to conduct literature searches and bestpractice reviews
Proven ability to develop effective relationships and confidence to approach staff to promote uptake of health promotion and injury prevention programs.
Flexible with the ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced, multitasking and dynamic environment
Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
Effective, clear, and precise communication skills written, verbal and presentations
Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgment is essential
Professional, diplomatic approach when working across all functional groups
Ability to work independently as well as contribute as part of a team
Selfmotivated
Ability to use MS office suite of tools, experience with Parklane Software an asset
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history