Safety Consultant, Safety & Prevention
Top Benefits
About the role
Safety Consultant, Safety & Prevention
HR Safety & Prevention
Vancouver, BC
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of PHSA, patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Safety Consultant, Safety and Prevention reports to the Safety and Prevention Manager and is account table for coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of occupational health & safety initiatives within programs in PHSA. The Safety Consultant provides leadership to others by providing expertise in the area of occupational health & safety including the development and administration of programs throughout PHSA.
What you’ll do
- Develops, implements, monitors and audits the various components of the OH&S program, including but not limited to policies, program documents, supporting materials, instructional programs and reporting systems.
- Delivers OH&S instructional education and training programs to Directors, Managers and front line staff.
- Consults with Executive Directors, Directors, Managers, staff and other clients on health & safety issues and assists them to prevent workplace injuries and exposures.
- Identifies, assesses and recommends mitigation of workplace hazards; provides technical advice and recommendations to management on maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, OH&S programs and collective agreements.
- Collects and analyzes data, prepares applicable reports, and maintains various records of client interactions.
- Liaises with WorkSafeBC officers during inspections, investigates and provides advice to management as well as other clients respecting WorkSafeBC inspection reports/orders including reviewing WorkSafeBC inspection reports, development of Notice of Compliance (NOC) plans with management, submitting NOC’s to WorkSafeBC, and where appropriate challenging WorkSafeBC inspection reports/orders on behalf of PHSA through preparation of appeal documentation in consultation with legal counsel.
- Responds to workplace incident reports and supports management by ensuring appropriate follow-up action is taken including appropriate corrective actions to prevent injury and illness, and provides recommendations to achieve compliance with applicable legislation and the OH&S program.
- Provides advice to Human Resources including Labor Relations, management and other clients respecting grievances that pertain to the OH&S program. This includes fact finding/analysis, strategizing on the employer position, preparing appropriate correspondence, participating in meetings with employer/union representatives and consultation with legal counsel.
- Promotes constructive union-management relations through respectful communication and interest-based problem-solving.
- Remains current with the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation and other related legislation/standards; health care collective agreements and internal practices to ensure that the OH&S program is current and within legislative, regulation and/or collective agreement requirements.
What you bring
Qualifications
- A level of education, training and experience equal to post-secondary education with a diploma from an accredited school in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant field and five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience in Occupational Health & Safety within a unionized environment. Experience in providing these services in a in a health care setting is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within HR Safety & Prevention contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Skills & Knowledge
- Working knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety principles and their application. Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
- Ability to be guided by standards of practice, WorkSafeBC Regulations and PHSA standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Proven problem solving, decision-making and consulting skills, and the ability to facilitate the resolution of issues.
- Models a commitment to service within a complex organization.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and engage others to ensure success in the workplace.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team and to work independently.
- Commitment to the value of continuous learning and an open curiosity for new ideas and innovation.
- Ability to prepare written reports and letters.
- Ability to present proposals.
- Ability to use related equipment including the HR information system, occupational health and safety management system, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and internet tools.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $74,618 - $107,264. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 302 - 2955 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC V5M 4X3
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1630 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 189414E
About Provincial Health Services Authority
Canada's first provincial health services authority.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services.
PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.
For career opportunities, visit www.jobs.phsa.ca or email careers@phsa.ca.
Safety Consultant, Safety & Prevention
Top Benefits
About the role
Safety Consultant, Safety & Prevention
HR Safety & Prevention
Vancouver, BC
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of PHSA, patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Safety Consultant, Safety and Prevention reports to the Safety and Prevention Manager and is account table for coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of occupational health & safety initiatives within programs in PHSA. The Safety Consultant provides leadership to others by providing expertise in the area of occupational health & safety including the development and administration of programs throughout PHSA.
What you’ll do
- Develops, implements, monitors and audits the various components of the OH&S program, including but not limited to policies, program documents, supporting materials, instructional programs and reporting systems.
- Delivers OH&S instructional education and training programs to Directors, Managers and front line staff.
- Consults with Executive Directors, Directors, Managers, staff and other clients on health & safety issues and assists them to prevent workplace injuries and exposures.
- Identifies, assesses and recommends mitigation of workplace hazards; provides technical advice and recommendations to management on maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, OH&S programs and collective agreements.
- Collects and analyzes data, prepares applicable reports, and maintains various records of client interactions.
- Liaises with WorkSafeBC officers during inspections, investigates and provides advice to management as well as other clients respecting WorkSafeBC inspection reports/orders including reviewing WorkSafeBC inspection reports, development of Notice of Compliance (NOC) plans with management, submitting NOC’s to WorkSafeBC, and where appropriate challenging WorkSafeBC inspection reports/orders on behalf of PHSA through preparation of appeal documentation in consultation with legal counsel.
- Responds to workplace incident reports and supports management by ensuring appropriate follow-up action is taken including appropriate corrective actions to prevent injury and illness, and provides recommendations to achieve compliance with applicable legislation and the OH&S program.
- Provides advice to Human Resources including Labor Relations, management and other clients respecting grievances that pertain to the OH&S program. This includes fact finding/analysis, strategizing on the employer position, preparing appropriate correspondence, participating in meetings with employer/union representatives and consultation with legal counsel.
- Promotes constructive union-management relations through respectful communication and interest-based problem-solving.
- Remains current with the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation and other related legislation/standards; health care collective agreements and internal practices to ensure that the OH&S program is current and within legislative, regulation and/or collective agreement requirements.
What you bring
Qualifications
- A level of education, training and experience equal to post-secondary education with a diploma from an accredited school in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant field and five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience in Occupational Health & Safety within a unionized environment. Experience in providing these services in a in a health care setting is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within HR Safety & Prevention contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Skills & Knowledge
- Working knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety principles and their application. Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
- Ability to be guided by standards of practice, WorkSafeBC Regulations and PHSA standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Proven problem solving, decision-making and consulting skills, and the ability to facilitate the resolution of issues.
- Models a commitment to service within a complex organization.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and engage others to ensure success in the workplace.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team and to work independently.
- Commitment to the value of continuous learning and an open curiosity for new ideas and innovation.
- Ability to prepare written reports and letters.
- Ability to present proposals.
- Ability to use related equipment including the HR information system, occupational health and safety management system, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and internet tools.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $74,618 - $107,264. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 302 - 2955 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC V5M 4X3
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1630 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 189414E
About Provincial Health Services Authority
Canada's first provincial health services authority.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services.
PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.
For career opportunities, visit www.jobs.phsa.ca or email careers@phsa.ca.