Occupational Health - Ottawa, Canada - The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

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Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM23442E
Title:
Occupational Health & Safety Officer (RFT 1.

0 FTE)
Position Status:

Regular Fulltime
FTE:
1.0
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Occupational Health & Safety
Union:
Nonunion
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
About The Royal
As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education_._

Reporting to the Manager, Safety & Emergency Management Systems, the Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for coordinating, advising and participating in the development and revision of all health and safety programs, policies & procedures, to ensure compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer will support, promote, recommend, and assist with the ongoing development and improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System and all other related programs.

Position Specific Accountabilities:

Accountability #1:

Provide Health and Safety Program Coordination to employees

Maintain comprehensive records of safety incidents, assessments, reports, and trauma.
Provide education and orientation to new employees concerning safety programs
Provide training to staff including formal training sessions, electronic education, mock exercises, etc.
Ensure Accreditation Canada standards are met for The Royal.
Ensure all requirements for maskfit testing requirements are fulfilled
Maintain statistics, monitor trends, identify needs for interventions, further training, etc.
Conduct Hazard Risk Assessments on new and emerging hazards to ensure they are appropriately mitigated.
Lead ROHCG participation in the WSIB Excellence Program.

Accountability #2:

Employee Health and Safety, policies and practices

Develop, administer, and coordinate policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives for safety systems by maintaining knowledge of current trends, practices, and related medical issues.
Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other policies and procedures related to staff safety.
Act as a support and a resource for managers, employees, and the Joint Health & Safety Committee on occupational health and safetyrelated matters.
Investigate accidents, hazards, and concerns reported by staff.

Accountability #3:

Education and Training

Develop and provide education, guidance, advice, and consultative services to staff, management team, and relevant committees on all staff safety issues.
Provide ongoing education to staff and managers on their safety responsibilities.
Develop content for the yearly mandatory H&S learning modules.

Accountability #4:

External providers

Serve as a liaison with external providers such as MLSTD, WSIB, and PSHSA on OHSrelated issues.
Liaise with the MLSTD during critical incident followup
Submits reports to the MLSTD and WSIB following critical injuries or occupational illness as per regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with local and regional external OHS groups to find new sources of information to promote continuous improvement.

Accountability #5:

Miscellaneous

Coordinate monthly and annual OHS audits, inspections, and preparation of action plans resulting from H&S audits and inspections.
Coordinate prestart health & safety reviews and risk assessments for new equipment, machinery, and processes
Act as a resource to facilitate and coordinate the Joint Health and Safety Committees
Manage and oversee the Safely Managing Change process for new equipment, renovations or other changes being introduced into the organization.
Facilitate Individualized Safety Plans for staff who are being targeted by domestic situations or workplace violence.
Facilitate departmentlevel violence risk assessments in collaboration with the unit management team to identify hazards and address them.
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies, and procedures of The Royal.
Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal's Anti-Racism, Discrimination, and Harassment-Free Workplace policy.

Qualifications:

A baccalaureate degree in a Health Profession with a certificate/diploma in Occupational Health Safety; or completion of a University program in Occupational Health and safety or relevant work experience will be considered.
Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or in progress or simila