Safety Advisor

Your Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Occupational Health & Safety Advisor with expertise spanning safety and hygiene? Do you excel at supporting organizations in achieving their workplace health and safety strategic objectives, while providing trusted OHS guidance to diverse stakeholder groups within a large, complex environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Covenant Health has an open position for a Safety Advisor, responsible for fostering and strengthening a positive workplace safety culture across the organization. The incumbent will perform multiple functions related to health and safety within Occupational Health & Safety. This position is responsible for providing safety and hygiene guidance to the organization, assessing needs, providing input into the development of programs, and the implementation of strategies to support the organization in achieving its workplace health and safety goals. The Advisor provides general hygiene and safety services and reports to the Manager, Safety and Hygiene We are in search of an individual who has a proven track in exceptional stakeholder management, OHS expertise, is self-directed, self-motivated, and possesses strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. Your expertise as a seasoned OHSW professional would be instrumental in furthering Covenant Health’s efforts to continuously deliver quality healthcare services. To join our dynamic team, apply today! This is a hybrid position which requires you to work both remotely as well as onsite within Edmonton. Provincial travel is required. Covenant Health is proud to be part of Canada’s integrated healthcare system, serving Albertans across 19 provincial sites. We have a solid reputation for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees.

Description:

The Advisor is responsible for ensuring consistent application of Health & Safety program throughout the organization; maintaining up to date knowledge of applicable legislation guidelines and best practices; meeting OHS strategic objectives; ensuring that OHS Safety Policy and procedures are continuously reviewed to meet current OHS legislated standards. The incumbent will also develop and maintain internal and external partnerships; work with the OHS team to develop, implement and facilitate OHS training programs for all staff levels; Monitor compliance with Covenant Health OHS program at all sites; Arrange education sessions with Site Leadership and others designated to complete OHS program responsibilities; Gather feedback on equipment and program requirements to discuss with OHS team. Additionally, the Advisor will Identify and respond to site issues to achieve resolution and inform site manager as appropriate; Conduct gap analysis between OHS legislation and organizational compliance; Assist in the development, maintenance and completion of departmental/site tracking systems in order to monitor organizational compliance and provide pertinent health and safety statistics; Provide support and advice to Joint Worksite Health, Safety and Wellness Committees and department safety meetings (as applicable); Work with the sites to implement Respirator Fit testing for staff according to OHS Regulations and Code; Conduct respiratory fit testing, amongst other responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role would maximize their consultative, stakeholder engagement, effective communication, coaching and facilitation skills. They are adept at creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. They will also show a Commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant Health in the discharge of their duties. This position is hybrid and non-unionized.