Workplace Health & Safety Consultant

Position Summary
Interior Health is hiring a Workplace Health & Safety Consultant who is enthusiastic about making a different in healthcare. The location of this role is flexible within the Interior Health region. This position is a full time permanent opportunity

What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP, if previously enrolled within 30 days

Salary range for the position is $88,990 to $127,923. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:
In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, and reporting to the Manager, Workplace Safety Strategy, the WHS Consultant - Medical Staff OHS Program is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and sustainability of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs and resources for medical staff.

This role supports a variety of regional and/or provincial projects related to framework development, process improvement, system integrations, program development and knowledge transfer within the assigned portfolio. Working in collaboration with internal and external partners, such as Health Authority leadership, Doctors of BC, and WorkSafeBC, the WHS Consultant identifies needs and evaluates and recommends standards that help meet process and quality improvement objectives. This work includes leading the development of and making recommendations for improvement and evaluation of OHS programs and resources for medical staff.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

In partnership with Medical Affairs and WHS:
• Collaborates on developing an OHS framework and program based on IH’s prime contractor role.
• Leads and participates in Plan-Do-Check-Act quality improvement cycles; develops and/or recommends tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes; and provides support to those with operational accountability in the design and/or redesign of processes, systems, and tools.
• Ensures OHS requirements are included in work processes and systems.
• Collaborates in the development of implementation plans that include education and training strategies.
• Provides consultation, education and interpretation of various guidelines and processes.
• Participates in local and provincial working groups to identify common challenges and to assess and identify needs.
• Attends provincial and local working groups to participate in collaborative initiatives and information sharing.
• Produces regular reports on the status of various initiatives for review and follow up.
• Participates in the development of communication strategies and promotional materials to enhance awareness and engagement.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualfications
Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Education, Training, and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety) plus a minimum of five (5) years of related health and safety, project management or process improvement experience in a large complex organization.
• Professional accreditation (CRSP, CSP, CIH, ROH, ASA) or ability to attain within six months.
• Experience providing OHS services in a health care setting is preferred.
• Experience working with Medical Staff is preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of project management principles, methods and tools and the ability to plan, manage and complete large-scale projects.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop recommendations using facilitation and consensus building.
• Demonstrated clinical thinking and analytical skills, including statistical analysis and evaluation methodology.
• Ability to motivate and persuade leaders, employees, and contracted staff to embrace and take action.
• Exhibits a passion for safe and healthy workplaces and possesses the expertise and vision to enhance our workplace health and safety initiatives and programs.
• Ability to develop education programs, teach, and evaluate learning.
• Knowledge of employee health and wellness principles and practice.
• Ability to work independently and be guided by standards of practice, OHS regulations, and IH standards.
• Ability to prepare and present information to multiple audiences.
• Ability to utilize multiple electronic database systems and applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, receptive, and flexible.
• Ability to promote positive relationships.
• Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.