OHS Associate

Job Title: OHS Associate
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months minimum)
Department: Safety
Program: Human Resources
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $ $43.500 per hour
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Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that's inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health

Reporting to the Supervisor, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and working together with the OHS Specialists/Associates, the Occupational Health & Safety Associate develops and implements the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protection Programs, provides administrative support to the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs), and provides other general OHS support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Maintain and enhance the Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Policies and Procedures;
• Provide staff education on the proper use and handling of personal protective equipment, including gloves, gowns, eye protection, masks, and respirators as per the CSA standards, provincial guidance, and best practices;
• Conduct audits and inspections of PPE use and prepare reports of findings;
• Conduct qualitative or quantitative respirator fit testing;
• Maintain fit testing records in the confidential employee record section of the Parklane computer system;
• Prepare and maintain fit test equipment, respirator supplies and respirators;
• Participate in continuous quality assurance as required;
• Prepare and distribute compliance reports and fit-test reminders;
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to pro-actively schedule fit testing opportunities to efficiently achieve a high volume of testing;
• Participate in and provide additional training to stakeholders as required, including ergonomics, safe lifting and safe patient handling training
• Support the Joint Health and Safety Committees, as required;
• Support OHS incident investigations and follow-up, as required;
• Assist in maintaining statistics for quarterly corporate reporting;
• Be able to travel to all Lakeridge Health locations in the Durham Region to support training and other initiatives as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Post-secondary education in a related field (Certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline);
• Class G drivers licence
• Several years' experience in a health and safety-related role is an asset;
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative respirator fit tests an asset;
• Demonstrated excellence in the provision of training and education to adults;
• Experience with ergonomics and the provision of ergonomics training is an asset
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office programs;
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team/cooperative approach;
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and independently;
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.