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Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

In-person
$56,758 - $79,378 / year
Full-time
Permanent

DEPARTMENT: Health and Safety

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the responsibility of the regional manager, the advisor ensures that OHS standards are applied throughout all facilities within Zone 6 of Vitalité Health Network, manages WorkSafe NB claims efficiently, and contributes actively to managing resulting disabilities and accommodations. The advisor sits on various joint occupational health and safety committees, actively participates in implementing recommendations and in preventing and analyzing accidents, and also carries out necessary follow-up. The advisor trains employees on the various components of OHS. The advisor represents the employer at Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal hearings and supports department heads with disciplinary measures resulting from OHS situations. All these duties are performed in collaboration with various external and internal stakeholders. Other duties related to the smooth operation of the department and to human resources may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Postsecondary degree and experience in OHS or combination of training and experience deemed equivalent, OHS training considered an asset;
  • Clearly demonstrated knowledge and experience in disability management;
  • Knowledge of the regulations around OHS;
  • Practical knowledge managing the dangers and risks associated with OHS or knowledge in this area required through OHS training;
  • Communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and on a team within a high stress environment with tight deadlines; superior organizational skills;
  • Valid driver's licence;
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member;
  • Physically able to perform assigned duties;
  • Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
  • Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
  • Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.Salary commensurate with provincial scale for management staff.
  • The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
  • Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
  • The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
  • We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition Number: 6-31522 EXT

About Réseau de santé Vitalité

About Réseau de santé Vitalité

Le Réseau de santé Vitalité est une régie régionale de la santé qui assure la prestation et la gestion des soins et des services de santé sur un territoire couvrant le nord et une partie du sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Organisation unique au pays de par sa gestion francophone, le Réseau compte près de 50 points de service sur son territoire. Il offre à la population, dans la langue officielle de son choix, des soins et des services de santé dans la communauté et à domicile et au sein des hôpitaux, des bureaux de la Santé publique, des centres de santé mentale communautaires et des centres de traitement des dépendances.

Le Réseau compte plus de 7 100 employés, plus de 570 médecins, dont 269 spécialistes, et plus de 1 000 bénévoles.

Consultez les possibilités de carrière ci-dessous. Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur le Réseau et ses processus d'embauche, cliquez ici.

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