The salary range for this position is CAD $38.12/Hr. - CAD $54.80/Hr.

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the [], the Advisor, Psychological Health and Safety is responsible for providing support to the key initiative of Psychological Health and Safety (PHS). The Advisor will support the PHS department to develop and implement improvement initiatives to support Occupational Health & Safety regulatory compliance, Collective Agreement adherence, Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - CSA Z-1003-13 implementation, and Ministry of Health directives and other applicable strategies, policies, and procedures.

In collaboration with leadership, the Advisor will support the development of PHC strategic and operational initiatives, implementation plans, briefing papers and reports, project management, as well as steering and advisory committee participation. In addition, this role assists with consulting services, strategy planning, facilitation, team building, education and training, and culture and respectful workplace development issues. The Advisor will be required to collaborate with both internal and external partners in the development of PHS implementation plans and practices related to the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CSA Z-1003-13). This work is framed within PHC commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related and/or occupational health and safety discipline, supplemented by coursework/experience/knowledge in Psychological Health and Safety and 5 (Five) to 7( seven) years of recent related experience working in a healthcare environment, including project management, change management, quality improvement, general health and safety, trauma-informed care, and experience with large-scale organizational change efforts or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in healthcare settings and/or unionized environments, specifically with medical staff and medical leaders.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial factors impacting personal well-being and organizational health, as outlined in the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, particularly in change initiatives.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and allocate resources to accomplish project plan objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to write or edit high quality business documents (e.g., project plans, risk management plans, marketing or communication plans, progress reports, project wrap-up documentation).
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer technology, especially the fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and cloud databases.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Supports the development of implementation plans for the Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - CSA Z-1003-13 standard, and associated objectives and goals.
• Analyzes existing PHS management systems and processes and makes recommendations to optimize assessing, addressing and tracking key psychosocial factors impacting workforce PHS.
• Prepares PHS related reports, briefings, presentations, communications, research elements, and other tools and resources as required.
• Reviews, analyses and reports on PHS metrics as requested.
• Collaborates with department and portfolio leaders across the organization for a coordinated approach to the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Establishes partnerships with internal partners (e.g., Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees, Senior Health & Safety Committees, Organizational Development, Clinical Operations, Employee experience) and external (e.g., WorkSafeBC, SWITCH BC, SafeCare BC, Provincial Health Care Unions, other health authorities) partners.
• Provides education, consultation, and guidance to operational leaders to support the implementation of the Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - CSA Z-1003-13 standard.
• Supports ensuring compliance with collective agreements, government regulations, Ministry of Health directives and applicable policies and procedures with regard to occupational health and safety.
• Supports the PHS implementation plan and develops guidelines, templates, and critical activity pathways, and makes recommendations for action.
• Supports the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and health promotion programs, including coordination, promotion and evaluation, answering inquiries, troubleshooting issues and corresponding with the service provider as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.