Safety Program Assistant – Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Job title: Safety Program Assistant – Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Job description: Req ID: 118603
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: PS CZ Health & Safety
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Admin Professionals NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 27-Sep-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Safety Assistant provides administrative and technical support to the Occupational Health Safety & Wellness department, Central Zone. The Safety Assistant provides support to departmental programs, tools and training that support the critical elements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. These duties help ensure regulatory compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations, standards and best practices. The Safety Assistant is also responsible for providing support to OHSW programs through routine education and training to management and staff in areas such as Respiratory fit testing and Non Violent Crisis Intervention. The Safety Assistant works in collaboration and under the direction of Occupational Health Safety and Wellness peers to provide support to the organization’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and the Workplace Safety Teams.

The Safety Assistant supports the Occupational Health Safety & Wellness team to assist in ensuring a culture of safety to all levels of the organization with respect to integrating safety into their operations.

Qualifications

Grade 12/GED

Completion of an Occupational Health & Safety Certificate or Certificate of Health Safety and Environmental processes required

One (1) years’ of related experience required

Knowledge of Business Intelligence System for data collection, recording and reporting

Basic knowledge of Occupational Hygiene as it pertains to Respiratory Protection as well as Hazard Assessment and Control

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations and compliance

Knowledge and capacity of supporting Joint Occupational health and Safety Committees

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-time position; 70 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$20.2516 – $22.5016/hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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