Safety Specialist

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Safety, the Health and Safety Specialist is a member of the Health, Safety & Wellness Team and supports the development, delivery and monitoring of employee safety and prevention programs in alignment with legislation, best practices, and departmental and organizational goals and objectives.  The focus of this position is to support organizational compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental legislation, guidelines and standards.  

Responsibilities   

• Responsible for the ongoing maintenance of corporate health and safety programs to ensure that Halton Healthcare complies with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidelines. 

• Responsible for the development and implementation of injury prevention strategies and safety awareness initiatives. 

• Review incident reports and inspection reports and initiate necessary follow-up action in consultation with leaders throughout the organization to mitigate workplace risks. 

• Responsible for monitoring occupational health and safety data for leading and lagging key performance indicators including but not limited to monthly, quarterly and annual injury statistics. 

• Responsible for updating and maintaining occupational health and safety databases such as MSDS Online and Parklane. 

• Remaining up to date on emerging occupational health and safety trends and issues. 

• Assist with the development and facilitation of occupational health and safety training programs related to employee health and safety. 

• Lead the Respiratory Protection Program, which includes conducting respirator fit testing and training related to various forms of respiratory protection  

• Lead the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Health and Safety Excellence Program.  

• Act as a resource for the receipt and resolution of Occupational Health and Safety inquiries received from all departments.  

• Responsible for coordinating and/or conducting incident investigations, assisting with assessing problems and potential hazards, reviewing and advising on potential solutions, and making recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology, or Life Sciences is required. 

• 3-5 years related experience in health and safety management required. 

• Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) an asset.  

• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety an asset.  

• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all relevant occupational health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines required.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint required.  

• Working knowledge of WSIB & WSIB Safety Excellence Program preferred. 

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, team building and presentation skills.  

• An understanding of workflow process analysis, incident investigation and risk management principles required.  

• Excellent planning and organization skills with an ability to handle multiple competing projects with tight deadlines.  

• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and negotiation skills.  

• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required. 

• Experience working in a healthcare setting considered an asset. 

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm with ability to flex schedule as required by operational needs.

Hiring Range:  $95,911-$119,939

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards.  These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching.  We do not control or influence these processes.  To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.  

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.