Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: Carbonear General Hospital

Occupational Health & Safety Officer II
Human Resources
Workplace Health, Safety & Employee and Family Assistance Program
(EFAP)
Temporary Full-time (Until June 6, 2026 with possibility of extension)
10537POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary CG-36 ($34.21 - $38.18 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004439
Posted Date 2024-12-02
Closing Date 2024-12-09
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary
The Occupational Health & Safety Officer II reports to the Provincial Safety Manager Infrastructure & Capitol and is responsible for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of health, safety and environmental programs. This position ensures that safety procedures are followed to promote and protect the safety of patients, employees and visitors and that there is compliance with provincial legislation and NLHS policies/programming. The incumbent may perform industrial hygiene analysis where required (air quality tests, noise analysis, light surveys, etc.); interprets results of such analysis for staff, management, Occupational Health and Safety Committees; advises and supports the Asbestos Coordinator on each site in the maintenance of the Asbestos Management Plan; performs hazardous materials identification and implements testing and monitoring programs; conducts and develops educational programs for Infrastructure staff in various aspects of work place/environmental safety; performs regular audits to ensure compliance to the OHS Management System; inspects Corporate operations to identify, assess and recommend corrective action to ensure safety of clients, staff, contractors and public. Working collaboratively with Infrastructure Support Management Team and staff, Workplace Safety Department, Site Administrators, NLHS employees, leased premises owners and 3rd party contractors to foster a safety culture both within the department and the organization.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifting and moving safety and air quality equipment less than 10 lbs.
Regularly sitting at a computer to write incident and daily log reports and walking through facilities to investigate safety issues.
Occasionally climbing ladders and scaffolding, working in confined or cramped positions and using hand tools, as well as exposure to dirt/dust, odors, chemicals, wet/slippery surfaces, sharp objects and extreme temperatures.
Constantly alert to ensure health and safety of others and to possible hazards throughout the work environment which may involve regular use of your visual, auditory, touch and smell senses. There are time pressures to respond to Occupational Health and Safety directives.

Job Qualifications
Completion of an approved/recognized post-secondary diploma in occupational health and safety, or a related bachelor degree with significant professional development in occupational health and safety, is required.
A minimum of four years of experience within the last six years working in an occupational health and safety role responsible for dealing with safety and environmental issues in an industrial or commercial setting is required.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, practices and regulations.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor others.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with various teams and departments.
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
Possession of a Class 5 drivers' license and a satisfactory drivers abstract are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Required to travel throughout NLHS for meetings, perform audits/inspections etc.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.