Safety Consultant - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

19h•CA$37 - CA$45•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. The position reports directly to the Provincial Safety Manager under Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness. The Safety Consultant also works closely with all staff and levels of management to provide support and guidance regarding Occupational Health and Safety. In addition, the position has key relationships with Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Unions, Workers Compensation Board, AWARE Nova Scotia, the Office of the Fire Marshal and other agencies. The Safety Consultant guides the development of programs, tools and training that support the critical elements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System - to ensure regulatory compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations, standards and best practices. The Safety Consultant is also responsible for providing direction to all levels of management to effectively and efficiently implement the OHSMS. The Safety Consultant is responsible to continuously audit the OHSMS to ensure compliance with the act and applicable regulations. The Safety Consultant works collaboratively with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees to ensure they are established, and functioning as required in the Act. As well they act as a resource to assist in investigating and identifying corrective actions regarding health and safety issues. They are also responsible for providing expert safety services to all facilities/departments of Nova Scotia Health. The Safety Consultant acts as a liaison with the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Utilizing outstanding communication skills the Safety Consultant supports a culture of safety by providing direction to all levels of the organization with respect to integrating safety into their operations. The Safety Consultant is responsible for providing timely, accurate and expert interpretation of the OH&S legislation as well as industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

College or university Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required (minimum number of course hours may be required)
Minimum 3 years related experience in the area of Occupational Health and Safety required
Completion of Occupational Health and Safety Certificate or Certificate of Health Safety and Environmental Processes or equivalent required
Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification completed or eligible to write within 3 years of hire required
Expert knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Expert Knowledge of OH&S legislation and regulations as well as industry best practices
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Excellent computer skills, familiar with enterprise software systems, database, presentation software, word processing and statistical analysis software
Demonstrated strong organizational, leadership & team skills with emphasis on decision making, problem solving, motivational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Membership in good standing with professional or industry association if applicable is an asset
Additional training/certification in areas of safety is an asset.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Guides the development of programs, tools and training that support the critical elements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Ensures regulatory compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations, standards and best practices.
Provides direction to all levels of management to effectively and efficiently implement the OHSMS.
Continuously audits the OHSMS to ensure compliance with the act and applicable regulations.
Works collaboratively with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees to ensure they are established, and functioning as required in the Act.
Acts as a resource to assist in investigating and identifying corrective actions regarding health and safety issues.
Provides expert safety services to all facilities/departments of Nova Scotia Health.
Acts as a liaison with the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.
Supports a culture of safety by providing direction to all levels of the organization with respect to integrating safety into their operations.
Provides timely, accurate and expert interpretation of the OH&S legislation as well as industry standards and best practices.