Safety Response Advisor - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness (202816)
Safety Response Advisor - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness (202816)
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Job Description
Req ID: 202816
Location: NorthernZoneColchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: PS NZ HealthSafety & Wellness
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Jul-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were 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 theres 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 youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Safety Manager under Occupational Health Safety and Wellness the Safety Response Advisor is responsible for supporting a safe workplace for staff by responding to events relating to work place safety SAFE line/SIMS data collection and entry initiation of investigation to appropriate OHSW representative referral of calls relating to workplace injury/illness specifically needle stick Blood Body Fluid reports of violence air quality and safety concerns completion of electronic WCB employer injury reports for time loss and medical aid claims.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Grade 12
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- One (1) year related experience in the area of Occupational Health Safety & Wellness
- Membership in good standing with professional or industry association if applicable is an asset
- Additional training/certification in areas of safety is an asset
- Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- Knowledge of OH&S legislation WCB Act Human Rights Act and regulations as well as industry best practices
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development in OHS
- Excellent computer skills familiar with enterprise software systems database presentation software word processing and statistical analysis software.
- Demonstrated good organizational skills communication skills interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to engage with others including employees managers and stakeholders.
- Good presentation skills
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
Long Assignment Full-Time; 75 Hours Bi-Weekly.
Compensation and Benefits
$25.63 - $32.24 hourly
$49988 - $62874 annually
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
