Job Description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\'s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Safety Services, People & Culture
Reports to: Director, Safety Services
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: N9
Salary: $79,186 - $98,982 annually (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: August 14, 2024Position SummaryAs an integral member of the Safety Services Department; the Ergonomist, Safety Services, develops, maintains and delivers services related to ergonomic principles and best practice for the University Health Network (UHN) to ensure a healthy and safe environment for UHN personal and compliance with applicable legislation.Duties

• Develops and maintains a comprehensive Ergonomics program for UHN by evaluating, developing and implementing training, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures related to Ergonomics.
• Delivers Ergonomics services to UHN by planning, scheduling and conducting ergonomic assessments, physical demands analysis, recommendations and interventions as may be required.
• Ensures that UHN satisfies applicable Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Safety, Insurance Board and Human Rights legislative requirements in all ergonomic interventions.
• Provides state-of-the art advice by researching problems and maintaining a broad knowledge of beneficial and current ergonomic products/methodologies.
• Promotes the prevention of work-related injuries and occupational illnesses by counseling employees and managers on work techniques, the optimum design of tasks and the purchase of cost-effective, ergonomically appropriate tools, equipment and furniture.
• Fulfills UHN\'s legal obligation to accommodate returning workers by conducting ergonomic assessments (physical demand analysis, task analyses, activity demand profiles etc.) advising managers, supervisors and Health Services and Safety Services departments on job suitability and develops accommodating workplace modifications in a consultative role.
• Consults and coordinates with Joint Health and Safety Committees, Management, occupational health and safety professionals, with representatives of bargaining units and legislative bodies by effective oral or written communication and clear, concise technical reports.
• Maintains and periodically reports all-inclusive Ergonomics activity descriptive statistics.
• Performs other related activities and cross-functional duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized bachelor\'s degree in a related scientific/technical discipline or recognized equivalent required.
• Five (5) years related experience required.
• Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE) designation an asset.
• Experience working in a health care environment an asset.
• Eligibility for registration as a \'Professional Ergonomist\' in the Province of Ontario required.
• Ability to work effectively with minimum oversight/supervision.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of all standard scientific instrumentation and the proper use of technical data collection equipment utilized in Ergonomics investigations.
• Competent with PC computers and a thorough understanding in the Application of advanced human movement analysis software.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate at all levels and to prepare detailed technical Ergonomics reports.

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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