Yukon Government Looking for Occupational Health and Safety Leader at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This posting is to fill 1 (One) Term Full time position (75 hours bi-weekly) to March 31, 2023.

This competition will also create an eligibility list to fill anticipatory permanent future vacancies.

Temporary Assignments will be considered.

Our philosophy of care is “Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.”

This position is responsible for the Yukon Continuing Care Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program contributing to the risk management of the division. This position works collaboratively with the managers of programs, supervisors, professional development coordinator, employees, human resource department, Yukon Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board and other governmental departments to provide a collaborative and shared approach to injury prevention, work-place wellness and injured staff returning to work.

This role leads change through organizational, team and team member work practice assessments, analysis of statistical data, on-going exploration and examination of evidence-informed OH&S practices, return to work and injury prevention programs in health care, teaching staff in emergency preparedness training, implementation and evaluation of targeted programs to support injury prevention, health and safety well-being and early return to work for all employees with the Continuing Care division.

For more information about this position, please contact: Barb Adel, Manager, Quality, Risk & Clinical Practice at (867) 456-6156 or [email protected]

For more information on posting, please contact: Kimberly Ponsioen, HR Consultant, at (867) 332-7082 or [email protected]

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Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Degree, Certificate, or Certification in Occupational Health & Safety;

Experience inspecting workplaces and investigating workplace incidents and managing adverse events;

Experience in Occupational Health & Safety promoting prevention programs and activities

Experience in a Health Care setting would be an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and /or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
Ability to provide leadership skills, coaching and training to members of the team.

Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience preparing reports and providing recommendations to senior management

Experience planning, organizing and delivering training programs and workshops related to Occupational Health & Safety;

Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: WHMIS 2015, TB Screening, Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance and valid class 5 Driver’s Licence are all required prior to hire.

Job Requirements: Potential exposure to infectious agents, exposure to animals, exposure to second hand smoke from Residents/ Clients. Travel between Whitehorse facilities daily if needed, travel Dawson minimum twice a year.

Eligibility List

6 months

Post Date

7 February 2022

Close Date

25 February 2022