Health and Safety Officer

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Guelph General Hospital – You Belong Here
Save Lives and Improve Yours
If you’re looking for a place where you can feel at home while making a positive difference in the lives of others, you belong at Guelph General Hospital (GGH).

At GGH we provide you with the complex care equipment of a large hospital while retaining our small-city community ties, so you don’t feel lost in the shuffle.

We believe in a workplace that nurtures people and their unique skills, where differences are appreciated and allowed to flourish. Alongside our core values, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key elements of our goal to ensure the well-being of our patients, visitors, staff, and the community.

Life at GGH

We understand that it can be challenging to balance work and personal life. We’re here to make every effort to help our staff at GGH.

• Competitive pay
• Medical and dental benefits
• Vacation
• Statutory holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Wellness Centre & Programs
• Educational Support

Working in the Royal City

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone.

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Organizational Development and Employee Health Services, the full-time Health & Safety Officer is responsible for fostering a healthy and safe working environment at Guelph General Hospital and supporting the organization to comply with the legislative and regulatory requirements for health and safety. This includes identifying injury trends and hazards, participating as an active member on the Joint Health and Safety Committee, Emergency Procedures Committee and assisting with the implementation, training and maintenance of safety programs, policies and procedures. This position contributes to ensuing there is a safe environment for patients, employees, physicians, students, volunteers and visitors.

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Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

· University/College program in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

· Completion of recognized Health & Safety Certificate program

· JHSC Basic Certification and “Workplace Specific” Certification

· WSIB Claims Management (an asset)

· Minimum 3 years’ recent health and safety experience, preferably in a unionized hospital setting

· Safety Audit experience

· Demonstrated Occupational Health & Safety experience in areas such as fire protection, security, ventilation, chemical storage and use, maintenance tasks, WHMIS/GHS, Emergency Preparedness

• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Human Rights Code
• These duties require health and safety officers to have a thorough understanding of legislation relating to safety standards and the ability to advise corrective action and facilitate change to improve the health and safety culture of workplaces. Health and safety officers also must keep informed about changes in technology.
• Demonstrated excellence in decision making and critical thinking to perform detailed analysis, identify problems and recommend and implement solutions
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, including documentation and presentation skills for communication with employees, union representatives, and management at all levels

· Strong computer skills; knowledge and experience with MS Office, RL Solutions software (an asset) Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

· Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians

Reference ID: NU-22-008

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $71,623.00-$86,287.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work remotely:

• No