Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care and using wholistic health and community development concepts.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is an administrative team member, this position is responsible for all employee's health and safety, employee health and IPAC considerations.

NOTE: Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• current knowledge of Canadian Immunization Guide, National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations and Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) Best Practices and support development and maintenance of policy and procedures related to staff health
• experience with infectious disease prevention an asset;
• deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives and relevance in a workplace; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;
• proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• valid drivers' license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
• criminal records check and current drivers' abstract required;
• commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
• positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 23, 2024Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:

Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistEmail: [email protected]

For more information visit our website: WNHAC.org

Fax: (807) 467-8341

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.