Job Description

Requisition ID: 375919Position Number: 20067228Posting End Date: February 25, 2025City: SelkirkEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health CentreDepartment / Unit: Quality and Risk Management SMHCJob Stream: Non-ClinicalUnion: Non UnionAnticipated Start Date: 03/17/2025FTE: 1.00Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewUnder the general guidance of the Manager or designate, and as a collaborate member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of all prevention oriented Occupational and Environment Health & Safety program including:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of a safety program within Selkirk Mental Health Centre that is compliant with the Workplace Safety & Health Act and all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Advising and guiding departments / sites towards achieving compliance with Health & Safety regulations, codes and practices within their units.
• Assisting program and service managers in facilitating the resolution of concerns.
• Acting as a resource in the design, delivery, management of evaluation of the corporate workplace health & safety programs, including activities associated with the maintenances of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safe Work practices, audits and training.
• Assists in the development of safety education and training materials for staff.
• Ability to effectively act in neutral capacity in matters related to accident investigation and health & safety regulatory matters.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Workplace Health & Safety, preferably in a health care environment.
• Previous experience performing all aspects of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Previous experience in the development and implementation of Health & Safety programs in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act.
• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of Occupational Health & Safety educational material.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety / Industrial Hygiene.
• Registration as Canadian Registered Safety Professional preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both verbal and written format in English.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to concerns and questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to motivate others and apply creative approaches to problem-solving strategies.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively act in neutral capacity in matters related to accident investigation and health & safety regulatory matters including but not limited to right to refuse dangerous work situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure including tight deadlines and urgent requests for job tasks.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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