Occup. Health and Safety Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - The Good Samaritan Society

The Good Samaritan Society

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Occup. Health and Safety Advisor

Closing Date:
at 1500 hrs.

Good Samaritan ,Corporate Office
, Street, Edmonton, AB
The world could use more good samaritans.

If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported.

Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.

The Opportunity

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time 1 FTE
Hours of Work:

Wages:

Commensurate with Education and ExperienceReporting to the Employee Wellness Manager, the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Advisor acts as the main liaison to all Good Samaritan OHS committees and managers. OH&S provides monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety regulations, expert advice on health and safety related matters.

Key Accountabilities:

Promotes safe work behaviors by assisting in development of safety policies, practices, and procedures
Assists and guides Good Samaritan and its managers in understanding relevant OHS legislation and communicates the importance of the employer's due diligence
Evaluates employee concerns while they are participating in a return to work plan
Evaluates work environments to identify and assess potential or existing hazards
Develops appropriate hazard control measures through reviews of incident reports, site inspections, internal audits, and other loss prevention tools
Assists Good Samaritan in establishing OHS committees and provides advice to those committees on an as needed
Collaborates with provincial authorities, regional safety associations, and regional health authorities to promote safe and healthy initiatives to benefit all Good Samaritan employees, visitors, and contractors
Supports and guides Good Samaritan in understanding compliance based OHS legislation, interprets legislative standards and advises Good Samaritan of needed remedial actions
Recommends appropriate procedures and equipment for safe work performance and legislative compliance with relevant OHS acts, regulations and codes
Analyzes incident statistics to determine root causes and recommends corrective actions, procedures, measures or devices to prevent similar occurrences in the future
Promotes OHS programs that add value to employees and supports the organization's strategic directions
Identifies opportunities to enhance the client's OHS knowledge and skills
Solicits feedback from clients and monitor their satisfaction with OHS programs and services
Incorporates Good Samaritan' Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions into all quality improvement initiatives
Participates in the development or revision of policies by providing feedback and suggestions to other departments within organization
Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures
Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Educational and other Qualifications**:

Postsecondary diploma in health care, social sciences or a related field
Completion or near completion of OH&S Program (university level or equivalent) certification and eligibility as Canadian Registered Safety Professional

Work Experience:

35 years of progressive OH&S experience
Experience in a multiunion environment
Experience in project management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of Good Samaritan safety policies and applicable AB/BC Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct training.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset.

Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements.

We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

What we can offer you:

Work/life balance
Learning and development opportunities
Competitive wages
Pension and benefits for eligible employees
Paid vacation time for eligible employees
Discounted services with many of our local businesses
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employee recognition events

Requirements:

A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

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