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Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Mississauga – Ontario at ErinoakKids Center for Treatment and Development
Title: Health and Safety Specialist
Company: ErinoakKids Center for Treatment and Development
Location: Mississauga – Ontario
Category: Healthcare
Temporary Full Time (For approximately 18 months)
Mississauga Site
37.5 hours/week
Work Arrangement: 3 days on site; 2 days/remote
Position Summary:
Erinoak Kids is currently seeking a detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Health and Safety Specialist within our People and Culture Department. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Disability Management Consultant, the Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for contributing to the overall maintenance and compliance of the Erinoak Kids Occupational Health, Safety and Disability Management program.
Key Responsibilities:
Support a safe and healthywork environmentbyleading by exampleand reinforcing the Health and Safety program at Erinoak Kids;
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act at all times;
Support the Health and Safety Excellence program;
Conduct regular internal health and safety audits and inspections;
Support Disability Management in conjunction with the Health, Safety and Disability Management program by managing claims, including an early and safe return to work process;
Track, record and report WSIB cases, including supporting employees through the process;
Manage client and staff Incident reports, compiling statistical reports on accidents, injuries and modified work on a monthly basis;
Conduct ergonomic assessments;
Maintain health and safety as well as InfectionPreventionand Control (IPAC) policies, ensuring current and in compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices;
Support in managing the immunization program, including collecting all required immunization records from new hires;
Support with the delivery of occupational health, safety andwellnessservices program;
Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee and Infection Control Committee as required;
Liaise with external partners including OSI, WSIB and St. John Ambulance;
Maintain confidentiality of employee health records according to Erinoak Kids policies and procedures;
Provide First Aid & CPR Training to staff (as per St John Ambulance standards) and managing training program.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business or a related field;
Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing and maintaining a health and safety program;
Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, AODA and legislative Ministry of Labour requirements;
Achieved or actively working towards a disability management certification, or Occupational Health and Safety designation is preferred;
IPAC certification and First Aid Instructor certifications are considered an asset;
Healthcare or childcare industry experience would be considered an asset;
Strong experience managing WSIB claims, reporting and tracking accidents and injuries;
Ability to carry projects or initiatives while working independently;
Strong time andproject managementskills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities within tight timelines;
Excellentcommunicationand presentation skills, both oral and written; prior experience providing Health andSafety trainingis an asset;
Proven interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of the organization;
Advanced MS Office computer literacy;
Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, sound judgment and sensitivity in dealing with internal/external communities.
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