Job Description

Location: Multi-Site (Primary Location: The Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge)

Occupational Health & Safety Officer II
Human Resources
Workplace Saftey NL Health Services
Temporary, Full Time (Until October 12, 2025 with possibility of extension)
27012TMP
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days) Salary CG-36, ($34.21 - $38.18) Competition Number 2024003217 Posted Date 7 May 2024 Closing Date 14 May 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Occupational Health & Safety Officer II is responsible for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of health, safety and environmental programs. This position ensures that safety procedures are followed to promote and protect the safety of patients, employees and visitors and that there is compliance with provincial legislation and Eastern Health policies/programming. The incumbent may perform industrial hygiene analysis where required (air quality tests, noise analysis, light surveys, etc.); interprets results of such analysis for staff, management, Occupational Health and Safety Committees; advises and supports the Asbestos Coordinator on each site in the maintenance of the Asbestos Management Plan; performs hazardous materials identification and implements testing and monitoring programs; conducts and develops educational programs for Infrastructure staff in various aspects of work place/environmental safety; performs regular audits to ensure compliance to Eastern Health's OHS Management System; inspects Corporate operations to identify, assess and recommend corrective action to ensure safety of clients, staff, contractors and public. Working collaboratively with Infrastructure Support Management Team and staff, Workplace Health, Safety & EFAP Department, Site Administrators, Eastern Health employees, leased premises owners and 3rd party contractors to foster a safety culture both within the department and the organization.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifting and moving safety and air quality equipment less than 10 lbs.
Regularly sitting at a computer to write incident and daily log reports and walking through facilities to investigate safety issues.
Occasionally climbing ladders and scaffolding, working in confined or cramped positions and using hand tools, as well as exposure to dirt/dust, odors, chemicals, wet/slippery surfaces, sharp objects and extreme temperatures.
Constantly alert to ensure health and safety of others and to possible hazards throughout the work environment which may involve regular use of your visual, auditory, touch and smell senses. There are time pressures to respond to Occupational Health and Safety directives.

Job Qualifications
Completion of an approved/recognized post-secondary diploma in occupational health and safety, or a related bachelor degree with significant professional development in occupational health and safety, is required.
A minimum of four years of experience within the last six years working in an occupational health and safety role responsible for dealing with safety and environmental issues in an industrial or commercial setting is required.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, practices and regulations.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor others.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with various teams and departments.
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
Possession of a Class 5 drivers' license and a satisfactory drivers abstract are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Required to travel throughout Eastern Health for meetings, perform audits/inspections etc.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.