Manager, Occupational Health and Wellness - Toronto, Canada - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Company Description

For over 91 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood proudly as a Toronto landmark.

When the hotel opened in 1929 it was the tallest building in the British Common Wealth and contained 1,048 rooms, a concert hall, library, extensive bakery, radio station and even a hospital.

Today, this essential downtown landmark has completed a multi-million dollar transformation, reimagining its lobby, rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold - the property's exclusive hotel within a hotel luxury experience.

Another stunning chapter for Fairmont Royal York has begun.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Talent and Culture, the Occupational Health and Wellness Manager will provide strategic day-to-day leadership ensuring implementation of departmental programs, policies and processes, and be the champion of Accor's AllSafe program.

This includes programs for both Colleagues and Guests.

The Manager, Occupational Health & Wellness will be a strong, innovative leader and will possess a thorough understanding of the hospitality sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Occupational Health & Safety strategies and plan collaborating with Executive, Leadership and Colleague teams and committees to determine priorities
Member of the hotel crisis team, with particular emphasis on any occupational incidents
Oversees the functioning of the hotels' Joint Health & Safety Committees in accordance with legislation and ensures the creation of processes to improve and prevent incidences.
Provide guidance and is responsible for overall wellness programs for Colleagues including: Occupational Health, Safety (including hygiene training), Ergonomics/Rehabilitation, and Disability Management
Experience with respirators and mask fit testing
Able to conduct:
Hotel Air Quality Testing
Noise Surveillance and Hearing Conservation Program
Manage the WHMIS programs and training
Reinforce cleaning programs with the operational team in both heart of house and front of house areas including frequent disinfection of high touch areas
Ensure frequent and effective communication with all relevant health and safety stakeholders
Work closely with Hotel senior leadership to disseminate communication collateral, stay up to day on changes to legislation in order to adapt procedures swiftly and accurately
Complete random testing/audits of hotel/guest room amenities ie tables, glassware, bathrooms, etc. to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
Ensures protocols are in place and followed regarding reporting of WSIB claims and manages Work Accommodation and ReturntoWork processes as well as Disability Management and Absence Management program.
Manages Ergonomics/Rehabilitation Program which includes components such as physical demands analysis, functional capability and restriction assessments, job matching, job coaching, workstation assessments, new equipment and new building assessments.
Develops and sustains musculoskeletal programs to address musculoskeletal injuries. Leads/participates in the development and implementation of policies, programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Builds positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. WSIB, Ministry of Labour, Unions, JHSCs, leadership team, etc.) Participates in activities/ working groups with other organizations and with the community.
Participates in provincial/federal initiatives i.e., Prevention of Violence in the Workplace working groups.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years' experience working in a senior leadership position
Managing Occupational Health and Safety Management experience within a unionized environments preferably in hospitality.
Nursing or Science related field preferred Safety Certification required, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) preferred Canadian Certified Occupational Health Nurse (CCOHN) preferred Membership in Canadian Society for Safety and Engineering (CSSE) Membership in Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association preferred Additional diplomas in Occupational Health & Safety, Hygiene are an asset
Thorough working knowledge of related legislation and guidelines
Possesses the ability to introduce and effectively facilitate change
Displays an open and approachable communication style
Demonstrated ability to foster a supportive, respectful and inclusive work environment

Must already be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Complimentary hot or cold shift meals
Learning programs through our Academies
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability activities,