Join the Northwood team!

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team. We are accepting applications for a Term (12 Month - with possible extention) Occupational Therapist/Healthy Workplace Advisor.

Responsible to the Associate Director, People Services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational or Physiotherapy Therapy
• Current member in good standing with relevant professional college
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Three to five years of relevant work experience
• Experience in disability management preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Works by Provincial Acts and other legislation including OH&S, WCB Act, and Human Rights
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Knowledge of the following: Body Mechanics (e.g., safe lifting), Risk Management Procedures, Provincial Acts and Legislation, Safe Client Handling Tools and Equipment
• Strong verbal, and written communication and assessment skills
• Adult education experience (an asset)
• Ability to meet expectations of regular and consistent attendance within the corporate standard of 4%
• Ability to demonstrate safe work practices and lift to 44 lbs
• Ability to travel between sites and work outside of regular business hours on occasion.

Major Responsibilities:

• Occupational health and safety of employees of Northwood
• Facilitates stay and work and return to work initiatives and plans
• Develops injury prevention strategies
• Completes ergonomic assessments & functional assessments
• Provides support to program area Managers and Staff as a content expert i.e. safe client/resident handling train-the-trainer.
• Provides support to program area Managers and Staff as a content expert i.e. safe client handling, participates in SCH/PACE train-the-trainer and supports training when required
• Tasks:
• Leads and provides resources to support Occupational Health and Safety Committees including evidence based reports and injury analysis reports (incident and WCB reporting).
• Leads and works in conjunction with the co-chairs of the Organisational Health and Safety Committee on external Labour Board Inspections.
• Responsible for creating Organisational Health and Safety Action Plan in line with recommendations from the Labour Board, follows up on progress with oversite at the Organisational Health and Safety Committee
• Participated in Organisational Health and Safety Inspections across work location (in conjunction with OH&S Committee)
• Responsible for providing WCB/Injury/Incident reporting as part of the quality improvement plan Scorecards and board reporting on a quarterly basis
• Completes ergonomic assessments in offices, department sites and in client homes and provides recommendations.
• Manages return to work processes including accommodation due to disability, medical limitations.
• Maintains partnerships and liaises with treating health professionals and Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Case Managers.
• Responsible for WCB case management in work location and will provide cover across all Northwood Sites if needed.
• Responsible for working with WCB on reducing claim costs across Northwood companies in line with the Provincial Return to Work/Stay at work Program.
• Collaborates with outside partners as needed to support employee health (i.e. maintains contact with vendors and OTs in community).
• Develops, implements and evaluates education and awareness programs such as ergonomic assessments, injury prevention and departmental safety training.
• Liaises with Aware NS, WCB and other health and safety organizations in relation to best practice initiative and training across the organisation that benefits employees, managers and services.
• Provides advice to managers regarding disability management and occupational health and safety concerns.
• Participates as a member of committees as required
• This is not an exhaustive list, other duties as part of this position maybe required depending on operational requirements and changes.

Salary / Benefits: As per the Northwood Scale

Hours: 64 hours bi-weekly - 8 Hour shifts

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.