Safety Consultant, Occupational Health - London, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Care London

St. Joseph's Health Care London

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As a member of the Occupational Health & Safety Services Team, the safety consultant ensures regulatory requirements are met, risk to the organization is reduced and employee safety is maximized through the administration of the corporate safety programs.

This role assesses organizational risk and develops/maintains corporate injury prevention programs to respond to risk. It provides oversight to the corporate systems used to manage/support corporate safety.

This role provides consultation and support to operational leaders and the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) to ensure appropriate follow up actions are completed regarding adverse events.

In addition this role provides consultation/guidance to Environmental Services and Facilities leadership on environmental programs, regarding staff safety.

The safety consultant will coordinate and provide support to respond to Ministry of Labour visits and orders and any JHSC recommendations.

The safety consultant advises the safety analyst on complex issues, prioritizing work assignment, developing/maintaining procedural guidelines and other daily work.

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Applied Science or related field of study
Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation or Certified Health & Safety Consultant
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, i.e. consensus building, facilitation skills, project planning, problem solving and organizational skills
Uses problem solving experience and skills to recognize and resolve difficult and complex situation in achieving positive outcomes
Strong presentation/training skills, computer skills
Models' leadership behaviour with personal credibility influence
Experience in policy and program development
Report writing skills: position papers, policies and procedures, reports to regulatory bodies
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory and best practice information relevant to safety and general knowledge of physical plant systems, construction techniques
Ability to integrate/align the legislative requirements with the mission, visions and values of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in the Safety and Environmental field
Experience working in a health care and/or laboratory setting
Experience/training as a health care provider
Experience with use of Parklane

Teaching and Research

St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid19 vaccine and a written commitment to follow any future Public Health recommendations and St. Joseph's Health Care London policies and processes related to Covid management in the workplace.
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date:
March 20, 2023

Submission deadline:
March 26, 2023

Michelle Robertson, Human Resources