Specialist

Position #: V45900

Expected Start Date: February 18, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: TWIN VALLEYS PHC NETWORK

City/Town: To be determined 

Department: Staff Safety Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) 

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work:  5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Staff Safety Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Safety, Quality & Strategy portfolio. Reporting to the Manager of Quality & Safety, the Staff Safety Specialist provides consultation, development & implementation of a variety of resource options for safety and injury prevention which are in alignment with the organization strategic plan, goals & values. This position ensures workplace incidents are fully investigated, that the data is analyzed, trends identified and corrective actions are appropriate and completed by managers and supervisors. In addition, this position provides ongoing consultation with SHA departments utilizing department safety plan frameworks guided by the SHA Management System in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) Safety Management System.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years experience in a related area

Education

• Occupational Health and Safety and OH&S Certificate/Diploma preferred. A combination of applicable education/training & experience will be considered.

 Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies 

• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information

• South East Health Networks (SE 6 & 7 - Office space in Balcarres at the Balcarres Integrated Care Centre)
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan