Job Description

The Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) Consultant is responsible for developing and delivering organizational development processes, strategies, and projects that are directed at fostering a culture of psychological health and safety in workplaces. The Consultant supports the development and implementation of strategic and operational PHS initiatives for external stakeholders, designed to strengthen health, resilience and well-being at the individual, team, leader and organizational levels.

Job Duties:

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Designs, develops, and supports implementation of new and existing PHS management systems for external stakeholders and clients to identify and address key psychosocial factors impacting workforce mental health. This includes tailoring and recommending new and innovative models for PHS service delivery to meet the specific needs of their workplaces.



Provides consulting and training services to external stakeholders on complex return to work programs and practices involving psychological and catastrophic injuries.




Analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations for improvements to new and existing PHS systems and processes.



Oversees a specific group of clients and supports a collaborative team environment by leading and participating in strategy development, decision-making, and information sharing.




Provides technical advice, consulting services and guidance regarding SAFE Work Manitoba PHS strategies, initiatives, policies and processes to external stakeholders who have increased degrees of program and claim complexity.



Analyzes injury data from multiple sources to identify trends and key workplace health and safety challenges including at-risk stakeholders within a portfolio.




Provides safety-related statistics and data; reviews the effectiveness of existing programming (including quality assurance reviews and gap analysis); and where necessary, in a consultative capacity, leverages, tailors and adds to divisional strategies to design customized plans, programs, tools, and other safety resources to address safety concern(s).




Fosters and maintains strong working relationships with Industry-based safety programs (IBSPs), workplaces, and other external stakeholders; and promotes the objectives of SAFE Work Manitoba.



Leads and participates on project teams for various SAFE Work Manitoba initiatives and strategies. This includes developing, managing and monitoring projects and initiatives.



Responds to complex inquiries on applicable legislative requirements, labour/management relationships, safety/work refusals and operational efficiencies.



Maintains awareness and remains current on new PHS developments, trends and best practices through regular and active research; implements best practices that align with the stakeholder's anticipated future needs.




Facilitates SAFE Work Manitoba workshops/training and develops and maintains training materials and other resources.



Conducts outreach activities and delivers services and presentations at conferences, trade shows, public relation events, and association meetings.



Promotes safety certification and works with IBSPs and workplaces to achieve certification; audits workplaces and provides recommendations to improve safety and health program effectiveness, with increased focus around elements pertaining to PHS. This includes quality assurance of SAFE Work certification audits.



Collaborates with Workplace Safety & Health, Federal Labour Program, and other Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba departments in order to assess, develop and implement workplace support programs.



Acts as an ambassador/representative for SAFE Work Manitoba on committees and at events.



Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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University Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.




Minimum five (5) years' experience in the development and delivery of safety and health initiatives or programs, including those specific to PHS, for clients, safety & health committees, representatives and employees in one of SAFE Work Manitoba's priority industries



Certification/designation in occupational health and safety or a related field involving workplace mental health, such as Psychological Health & Safety Certification



Specialized knowledge of psychological health and safety theory, strategies, and industry-leading practices




Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in sensitive settings, such as workplaces with complex PSH claims or significant psychological hazards




Demonstrated ability to influence change and decision-making at senior levels of an organization. This includes the ability to address the needs of stakeholders while considering the effects on a broader system



Knowledge of project management principles and practices



Well-developed research and analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to obtain, assess and evaluate data to support decisions



Ability to interpret and apply provisions of The Workplace Safety & Health Act & Regulations, Canada Labour Code Part II, and the Workers Compensation Act and Policies



Ability to organize and prioritize work load while managing multiple demands



Ability to work independently and lead projects and strategy development in a collaborative work environment



Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including developing and delivering presentations and training



Ability to provide excellent customer service including managing potentially confrontational situations with tact and diplomacy



Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) in a Windows environment



Ability to adapt to a changing environment




Ability to travel as required within Manitoba



Experience developing and delivering PHS programs and services in a unionized setting would be an asset



Expertise in PHS related standards such as CSA Z1003 would be an asset



Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset, but is not required

Additional Information:

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Salary: $71,582 - $89,478



The compensation for this position is currently under review, subject to the outcome of the Joint Job Evaluation process.



The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.



Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.



A satisfactory criminal record check and verification of education will be required for the successful candidate.



You may be asked to demonstrate your ability through competency-based interviewing and/or testing.



About WCB:

The Workers Compensation Board promotes safety and health in Manitoba workplaces and aims to help prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and disease. Working with its partners, the WCB promotes safe and healthy workplaces, facilitates recovery and return to work, provides compassionate and supportive compensation services for workers and employers, and ensures responsible financial stewardship.



WCBdoes encompasses what it means to work at the WCB. The WCB is proud to have employee benefits and programs that support financial and personal security, foster health and well-being, encourage involvement and support growth as an individual and member of the WCB community. The four categories of WCBdoes include: Security, Wellness, Engagement and Growth.