Administrator, Employee Health - London, Canada - LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY

LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Verified Company

London, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Administrator, Employee Health & Wellness is an effective member of the Human Resources team, providing expert advice and support in the areas of Occupational H&S and Employee Wellness.

The emphasis of the work will involve maintaining excellent records, timely and accurate claims reporting and supporting staff and management with regards to WSIB and Occupational Health & Safety matters, training, employee support and ensuring the protection of personal information and confidentiality.

The Administrator, Employee Health & Wellness is responsible for cultivating a safe and healthy work environment and culture by supporting, driving and administering all aspects of safety in accordance with the OH&S Act and all legislation and regulations issued by government agencies.

The Administrator, Employee Health & Wellness is responsible for implementing and administering a comprehensive health and wellness strategy for the Library.

Health and Safety

Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on health and safety (H&S) matters.
Gather information relative to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to aid in the development of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Evaluate workplace hazards, develop risk assessments and perform physical demands analysis per job function and branch.
Coordinate or conduct incident investigations; prepare reports and make recommendations for corrective actions; track and followup on recommendations.
Work with managers and/or consultants to ensure hazard assessments and job demands analyses are prepared and maintained.
Act as a resource to the Joint Health & Safety Committee(s), including participating in meetings; preparing agendas; taking and distributing minutes; coordinating, participating and tracking monthly H&S inspections and corrective actions; and providing reference materials.
Conduct H&S related audits; report on findings and make recommendations for improvements.
Develop, revise and execute health policies, procedures and programs.
Train management, supervisors and staff on safety procedures and policies.
Support the accident, incident and near miss investigation process and ensure the appropriate followup.
Conduct various internal safety audits (not limited to): guarding, safety systems, ergonomics, lockouts/tagout, confined space, emergency response, safe lifting, etc.
Manage the workplace inspection program, report finding and followup to ensure corrective action is taken.
Coordinate meetings and be an active member of the Health & Safety Committee.
Perform monthly report on safety KPIs.
Share best practices and assist all branches with safety related manners if required.
Act as a resource to the Joint Health & Safety Committee(s), including participating in meetings; preparing agendas; taking and distributing minutes; coordinating, participating and tracking monthly H&S inspections and corrective actions; and providing reference materials.
Conduct H&S related audits; report on findings and make recommendations for improvements.
Produce reports and statistical information; analyze trends and present findings and/or recommendations.

Training:

Create and maintain training modules on the Library's learning management system (LMS), including H&S training for new employee and training renewal requirements.
Create and support Mental Health training for staff.
Support the Administrator, Security Services & Facility Safety in providing deescalation training.
Identify, develop, coordinate and/or conduct H&S training; prepare and track monthly Safety Talks
Conduct WSIB incidents and claims training, ensuring all Supervisors are competent in the process and paperwork required.
Train management, supervisors and staff on safety procedures and policies.
Train management, supervisors and staff on emergency and evacuation procedures.
Assist in the development and maintenance of an employee health and wellness strategy and coordinate corporate wellness activities.

Leave of Absence, Disability, Health & Safety and WSIB Administration:

Administer WSIB claims, including completion of Form 7, maintaining records, preparing and communicating modified work proposals and acting as a liaison with the WSIB and payroll.
Collaborate with Managers on the returntowork planning process for both work and nonwork related cases.
Processes and administers all leaveofabsence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and ESA Leaves, and completes any documentation required by the insurer.
In collaboration with the Director, Human Resources and the respective Managers/Directors, manages absenteeism due to illness or disability cases.
Provides support to employees off ill with serious illness or injury. Maintains contact with employees, respond to inquiries and takes