Occupational S&H Officer - Jobs in Selkirk, MB

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GENERALDescription: Occupational S&H OfficerCompetition #: SEL CO 1837/22Posting Date: 09/01/2022Status: ActiveType: ExternalDESCRIPTIONThe Interlake-Eastern Regional Health AuthorityOur VisionWe will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.Our MissionWe work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.Our ValuesAlways with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each otherCollaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer ServiceOccupational S&H OfficerOccup S&H Officertemp_02Closing Date: 09/08/2022Facility / Site: Selkirk Corporate OfficePosting Type: TemporaryPosition Type: Full-TimeHours of Work: DaysTerm Dates: 09/09/2022 - 03/31/2023FTE: 1Union Group: Non-UnionWage / Salary: To commensurate with qualification and experiencePosition Summary: Reporting to the Lead for Occupational Safety & Health, the Occupational Safety & Health Officer focuses primarily on the coordination of an effective Occupational Safety & Health Program for staff, students, and volunteers of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority ("Interlake-Eastern RHA"). This includes the integration of occupational health and safety programs, staff health, analyzing issues and trends relative to the reduction of illness and injury and monitoring safety best practices. This position involves working with Human Resources, management, unions, health care providers, Manitoba Labour & Regulatory Services – Workplace Safety & Health, Workplace Safety and Health Committees and the Workers Compensation Board. The position of Occupational Safety & Health Officer functions in a manner consistent with and supports, the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety/Industrial hygiene.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health Legislation, Workers Compensation policies and procedures, Human Rights legislation and legislation protecting the privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
• Minimum two (2) years related experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Previous experience in the development and implementation of Health and Safety programs in accordance with the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act and Regulation.
• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of Occupational Safety and Health educational material.
• Demonstrates interpersonal, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal working relationships.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on the knowledge of the requirements of the position.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Complete and maintain a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.Quick Apply

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