Job Description

Close DateJul. 3 2024LocationCowichan Lodge - Duncan, BC V9L 4H2 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirementShift Start Time/End Time0800-1600Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$38.27 - $55.01Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateJul. 15 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)NoIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.As a member of Wellness and Safety, the Safety Advisor provides leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Wellness and Safety Programming; coordinates an authority-wide approach to the management of complex safety initiatives in compliance with WorkSafe BC Regulations focusing on injury prevention and the assessment of injury risks and develops recommendations for minimizing or eliminating such risks within Island Health.As part of the leadership team, the Safety Advisor works collaboratively to promote a culture that ensures high standards of safety and fosters ownership of health and safety at every level within the organization. The Safety Advisor takes a lead role in the provision of safety services consistent with the mission, goals and values of Island Health..QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor\'s degree in a related safety discipline and three (3) years\' professional experience in an environment where knowledge, development, implementation and evaluation of Wellness and Safety has been applied.Direct experience in a large multi-union healthcare environment is preferred.Skills And Abilities

• Professional accreditation (CRSP, CSP, CIH, ROH) or the ability to achieve these accreditations is desirable.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Wellness and Safety Programs and relevant legislation
• Demonstrated experience in establishing & managing the implementation of Wellness and Safety Programs
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare technology and work processes
• Demonstrated ability to work under time constraints, with multiple priorities
• Ability to interact with others effectively, often in highly charged emotional states
• Superior investigative, analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop, facilitate and evaluate educational programs
• Ability to maintain confidences of personal health and safety matters
• Ability to work independently using initiative and to make decisions guided by standards of practice, WorkSafe BC regulation and Island Health policies and procedures
• Effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload effectively
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrated ability to operate a PC utilizing MS Office software applications
• Physical ability to carry out the position
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between multiple sites

Link to Full Additional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CANon ContractAffiliation/UnionNon-Contract Management

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