Company Description

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety & Wellness and working alongside the Safety Team Lead, the Safety Coordinator will be responsible for providing support in the implementation and monitoring of employee safety and prevention programs in alignment with legislation, best practices, and departmental and organizational goals and objectives. This role is responsible for:

• Working within a team to maintain the corporate health and safety program, ensuring that Halton Healthcare complies with applicable regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Review all incident reports and inspection reports and initiate necessary follow-up actions in consultation with internal stakeholders to mitigate workplace risks.
• Coordinate and/or conduct incident investigations, assist with assessing problems and potential hazards, reviewing and advising on potential solutions and making recommendations for improvements.
• Analyzing data for trends and creating reports for JHSC or Senior Leadership groups.
• Providing in-person/virtual unit support during huddles or orientation
• Assisting with the development and facilitation of training, communications and resources related to employee safety and well-being
• Conducting N95 mask fit testing
• Receiving, following up, and directing or responding to employee ergonomic inquires in a timely and professional manner
• Assisting in administrative tasks relevant to the safety, occupational health and wellness portfolios
• Other related duties and assistance to the department as required

Qualifications

We endeavour to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of compassion, accountability, respect.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology, or Life Sciences is preferred.
• Certificate in Occupation Health and Safety an asset.
• 2 years work experience in Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness an asset
• Working knowledge and understanding of all relevant occupational health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Work, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint required.
• Working knowledge of WSIB & WSIB Safety Excellence Program preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• An understanding of workflow process analysis, incident investigation and risk management principles required.
• Excellent planning and organization skills with an ability to handle multiple competing projects with tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting considered an asset.
• Positive employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Salary: $31.75 - $39.73 per hour

Date Posted: May 31, 2024

Internal Applications Due By: June 7, 2024

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.