Occupational Health and Patient Safety Coordinator

CASA Mental Health • Edmonton, AB

5d • CA$62,464 - CA$80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health and Patient Safety (OHPS), the OHPS Coordinator is responsible for carrying out day-to-day tasks to maintain the organization’s health and patient safety programs. The OHPS Coordinator supports organizational compliance with provincial legislation and contributes to fostering a culture of occupational health and patient safety aligned with CASA’s values.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act, regulations and code requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external careholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skill and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in occupational health and safety is required.
• Ability to attain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA).
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Class 5 Driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of adult learning principles is an asset.
• Experience in a health care environment (hospital, community-based or equivalent) or mental health treatment setting is a strong asset.
• Education in patient safety provided by a recognized Canadian organization or similar education or experience is an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation is an asset.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Respond to OHPS inquiries in a timely manner and escalate as appropriate.
• Monitor CASA’s safety incident management system (SIMS) for occupational health, patient safety, and reportable incident reports.
• Escalate incidents, near misses and patient safety concerns to OHPS Advisors based on established thresholds.
• Prioritize and carry out action items assigned to OHPS because of incidents or inspections.
• Support the OHPS team by maintaining and tracking safety data including fire drills, inspection reports, first aid and fire warden training etc.
• Conduct ergonomics assessments/adjustments and on-site equipment audits at multiple CASA sites.
• Plan, organize and ensure the successful delivery of OHPS training including but not limited to first aid, fire warden and emergency preparedness.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
• Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.
• Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
• Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
• Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
• Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree