Organizational Health, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator - Occupational Health & Safety - #113018

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To ensure the highest standard of employee, contractor, volunteer and independent clinical practitioners, health, safety and wellbeing is achieved within Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital (OSMH). This position maintains and improves health and safety policies and processes in the workplace and provides project and program support for organizational safety and wellness development activities. Supports compliance of the hospital’s responsibilities under applicable legislation and regulations, including the management of psychosocial hazards.

The position works collaboratively with all members of the Occupational Health and People teams and with leaders across the hospital to design and implement health, safety and wellness development programs in line with strategic goals of the organization and legislative requirements.

This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for employees, physicians, volunteers and students. This position will be the champion and ambassador of a zero-harm occupational safety culture.

Success for this position will be defined by establishing and maintaining continuous improvements and achieving measurable improvement of employee, contractor, volunteer and independent clinical practitioners year-over-year increases in near miss reporting and reductions in workplace injury incidents / lost time incidents.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the context of the position and the hospital’s mission, vision and values:

• To implement, maintain and monitor processes associated with the hospital’s Occupational Safety Management Plan and systems and prevailing legislation, including the provision of advice and assistance for the resolution of occupational safety and health issues.
• Provide advice relating to Occupational Safety and Health to management and team members as required and support emergency procedure and processes within the organization to ensure obligations to relevant legislation is met.
• Contribute to the development and review of organizational safety and wellness policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintain Accident/Incident reporting and investigation systems to ensure that all incidents that either result in an injury or have the potential to result in injuries are investigated and potential risks minimized.
• Lead representative for OSMH in regards to WSIB Safety Excellence Program, inclusive of, but not limited to, achieving measurable improvements in workplace incident reduction and maximizing WSIB credits for year-over-year program improvement.
• Support the hospital’s Joint Health and Safety Committee by ensuring Safety Representatives are correctly elected, trained and resourced, providing research support and advice to the committee, and producing and distributing committee agendas and minutes.
• Promote the hospital’s Occupational Safety and Health management plan to ensure general understanding of objectives and responsibilities.
• Undertake research and analysis of data, trends, feedback and targeted evaluations to support organizational safety and wellness projects and policy development, by identifying emerging issues and preparing briefings and recommendations to senior management
• Coordinate and schedule staff attendance at various health and safety initiatives, including regular health assessments, and legislated health surveillance requirements.
• In collaboration with the eLearning Specialist, leadership, and team members across the hospital, develop and implement organizational culture initiatives that grow employee engagement, build morale, and support cross-organizational collaboration in line with the hospital’s values and goals for a culture of safety.
• In all actions, be accountable and employ ethical decision making and good governance in line with the hospital Code of Conduct, Values, policies, procedures and strategic plan.
• Be engaged in wellness initiatives and proactively suggest ways to increase supports for wellness and how the hospital can maintain an environment of wellness where people and their safety is a priority.
• May be required to work outside of standard business hours on occasion for emergency response and incident management as part of OSMH’s Emergency Response Team.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by direct manager.

Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role. Applicants from other industries with transferable knowledge will be considered and valued for this position, specifically, but not limited to, advanced manufacturing, large industrial manufacturing, construction/trades, or other industries with large workforces that conduct diverse work scopes in non-office related job functions.

Education:

• A university degree, diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety required.
• Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) preferred, or willing to obtain within first six months of hire required
• JHSC Basic Certification and “Sector Specific” Certification required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in Occupational Health & Safety required
• Knowledge of occupational hazards in a high-risk or regulated safety workplace settings, current wellness issues and identifying and reducing risk factors.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Act (WSIA), Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) as well as industry standards and best practices, as it pertains to health and safety.
• Knowledge of JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and PSR (Pre-Start Reviews) development, procedures and training.
• Experience in injury investigation, conducting safety audits and hazard assessments required.
• Experience in health & safety program development, implementation, training and evaluation required.
• Experience in emergency response, business continuity planning, fire evacuation planning
• Experience in coaching and supporting employees and managers, confidently and diplomatically.
• Familiar with HRIS, learning/training systems, metrics, employee benefits, negotiating, evaluating and coordinating services with vendors
• Familiar with WSIB Safety Excellence Program procedures and policies.

Competencies:

• Strong presentation skills, knowledge of adult learning principles and training experience, to facilitate and deliver various Health and Safety programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain consultative relationships with workers from all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, working independently with minimal direction and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Work well under the pressure of deadlines, show good judgement, persuasiveness and discretion, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
• Excellent time management, detailed oriented and organizational skills with an ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet timelines as required, with competing priorities.
• Proven analytical and problem solving ability.
• Proven flexibility and ability to adapt positively to change.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality required.
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• Excellent computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), inclusive of safety management digital platforms
• Knowledge and experience with data collection and analysis.

Other:

• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.