Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest weve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry HIV acquired through needlestick injuries.
In Australia we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection we witnessed an 80 percent reduction in disposalrelated needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
The Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Manager supports the effective management of our corporate health safety & environmental program employee education and OH&S policy and procedure implementation. Were looking for an OH&S Manager with strong interpersonal skills and continuous improvement mindset that will promote and sustain a safety culture that effectively identifies and takes appropriate actions to promote the health and wellness of our employees.
What You Will Do:
Establish implements and maintains H&S policies procedures regulatory requirements and other safe work practices processes and tools in compliance with OHSA (Canada).
Builds processes evaluates and advises on hazard identification
Promote the OHS culture to Managers supervisor Worker.
Monitor and share best practices in OHS throughout the company
Conduct site audits to ensure staff are following the H&S requirements
Lead crisis situations and act as a resource person for stakeholders
Identifies develops and facilitates delivery of H&S training
Update and maintain safety awareness and training documentation; Ensure all training documents and certifications are maintained
Drive H&S metrics and provide datadriven insights to senior management; the development and maintenance of a H&S scorecard is critical
Lead investigative processes with committee members and provides recommendations for and evaluating corrective actions taken for continuous safe work practices
Strong communication skills both written and verbalAbility to effectively engage with Clients supervisors and workers
Effective time management and critical thinking skills
Help team members develop and achieve their goals
Support and advise Business Partners on occupational health and safety issues
Conduct Health and Safety audit programs
Must travel on a periodic basis.
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 710 years experience with progressive responsibilities in H&S in a similar unionized environment;
Bachelors Degreein H&S Management or equivalent experience or education
Safety Designation: CRSP CHSC or equivalent
Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Superior organizational written presentation and verbal skills to be effective in facilitating meetings building safety awareness through information campaigns training and education;
Must have excellent communication skills written and oral tact and diplomacy
Keen sense of collaboration to communicate effectively with stakeholders
Strong knowledge of H&S regulations specifically OSHA requirements.
Must hold a valid passport and drivers license with a clean Drivers abstract
Bilingual (French) is an asset.
$85000 $95000 a year
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with antidiscrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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