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Ergonomics and Safe Handling Advisor

In-person
$63,700 - $88,972 / year
Full-time
Permanent
Posted 6 days ago

DEPARTMENT: Learning and Development

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 13 Oct 2024

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 Staff development Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of a sustainable Ergonomics and Safe Transfer Program using ergonomics principles to aid in the reduction of musculoskeletal injuries sustained by health care workers. This position will analyze and identify training needs, provide consulting support to master trainers and direct support to employees as required. This role will be paramount in progressing the culture of safety by optimizing the skills of the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelors degree or diploma in a heath care discipline;
  • Basic understanding of workplace ergonomics principles;
  • Varied experience in an adult education environment;
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered;
  • Additional training in Health & Safety considered an asset;
  • Ability to coordinate training projects remotely;
  • Proficiency in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet;
  • Excellent ability to communicate and to facilitate training sessions: including constructive remediation on site and post training if necessary;
  • Ability to manage several files effectively;;
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member;
  • Physical ability 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.

NOTE:

  1. Position to be reviewed by the Part III Classification Committee.
  • 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 will be contacted.
Competition Number: 1-32179 EXT

About Vitalité Health Network

About Vitalité Health Network

Vitalité Health Network is a regional health authority delivering and managing health care services within a territory covering northern and part of southeastern New Brunswick.

The Network is the only Francophone-managed organization of its kind in the country and has nearly 50 points of service. It provides the public with health care services in the official language of people's choice through its community and home-based programs, hospitals, Public Health offices, community mental health centres, and addiction services.

The Network has over 7,100 employees, over 570 physicians (including 269 specialists), and over 1,000 volunteers.

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