
Occupational Health and Safety Regional Advisor
- Waterloo, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Competitive salary
- Other employment perks such as Employee and Family Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Recogntion Rewards program
- Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
- Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare
- Completes and assists with safety projects as assigned by Director, OH&S or designate.
- Trains and coaches’ managers/designate on hazard identification and required control measures.
- Prepares instruction sheets, information packages and other materials for injury prevention education and information.
- Maintains accurate data in employee the injury database.
- Acts as a resource to joint health and safety committees.
- Monitors the internal responsibility criteria for designated regions (JHSC minutes, membership, and inspections)
- Reviews injury trending data and discusses trending with Branch management representatives.
- Assists Branch management representatives in targeted prevention strategies.
- Audits injury prevention compliance and reports these to the Director, OHS or designate.
- Reports critical injuries or occupational illnesses to the MLITSD.
- Represents CarePartners in engagement with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Inspections.
- Leads Workplace Violence and Harassment investigations as designated by the Director, OHS or designate.
- Conducts bi-weekly prevention meetings in association with claims management meetings
- Counsels managers/designates on how to respond to employee inquiries with regard to injury claims.
- Coaches managers to respond to employee inquiries specific to a workplace injury.
- Coaches managers on how to conduct accident investigations.
- Reviews with Managers and Team Analyst OH&S legal forms to ensure accuracy of information before submission to WSIB.
- Directly contacts injured employee for clarification of information related to the employees’ injury.
- Liaises with legal counsel to obtain advice on unusual circumstances per the direction of the Director, OHS or designate.
- Monitors claim activity and recommends actions to managers of injured employees
- Records all activities, costs and decisions associated with accidents in injury management software.
- Advises management on WSIA compensation practices, procedures and policies.
- Files objections and makes requests for cost relief to control costs associated with claims
- Participated in Appeals or Tribunal hearings as requested by the Director, OHS or designate.
- Conducts bi-weekly conference calls on WSIB claims.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office is a requirement.
- Knowledge of injury database systems is considered an asset
- Superior organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Knowledge/understanding of employment-related legislation, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act are considered an asset.
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management is an asset.
- Experience in a unionized setting is an asset
- Ability to travel throughout Ontario to local branches, as required.