OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OFFICER

WINNIPEG, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment and customer service.

Reporting to the Occupational Health Lead, the Occupational Health Officer is the Enterprise's professional expert for occupational
hygiene matters. Key responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, monitoring, and recommending controls for workplace
environmental factors and stressors with potential to cause sickness, impaired health, significant discomfort, and/or inefficiency
among employees. Additional responsibilities include providing support and guidance to the Safety and Incident Prevention
programs, including matters such as asbestos and other hazardous substance releases/exposures, respiratory protection
requirements, air quality systems, and safe work practices in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

- Investigate occupational health concerns and issues and provide specific recommendations to line management for
implementation; provide follow-on consultation to line management to guide, support, and verify implementation of appropriate
and effective controls.

- Investigate concerns regarding chemical, physical, and biological workplace contaminants and determine whether hazardous
conditions exist. Where required, identify appropriate control measures to line management for implementation, including
(non-exhaustive) the design of ventilation systems, selection of substitute products, and selection of personal protective
equipment.

- Maintain current and thorough knowledge of Manitoba Hydro's policies, procedures, programs, and standards pertaining to
occupational health.

- Maintain current working knowledge of occupational health science and the respective regulatory environment; determine and
communicate potential impacts from changes in the body of knowledge and respective regulations to Manitoba Hydro and its
employees.

- Design, implement, maintain, and monitor occupational health programs to prevent illness or injury from occupational health
hazards.

- Act as Manitoba Hydro's occupational health liaison with regulatory agencies, knowledge advancement, sharing, and
advocacy organizations, e.g., Electricity Canada and the Province of Manitoba.

- Provide occupational health training to Manitoba Hydro employees.
- Develop safe work practices and procedures (e.g., asbestos handling and abatement and confined space air monitoring) and

design, prepare, and present training programs to assist line management in the implementation of these practices and
procedures.

- Represent the Enterprise regarding occupational health issues in communication with industry, regulatory agencies, and other
professional groups, and sit on committees pertaining to occupational health issues.

- Provide expert counsel regarding all legal matters related to Enterprise occupational health issues.

Qualifications:

- A four-year degree in Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Engineering Science, plus five years of specialized experience in the

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field of Occupational Health.
OR

- A two-year diploma in Occupational Health Sciences (e.g., occupational hygiene or industrial hygiene) and seven years of
specialized experience in the field of Occupational Health.

- A master's degree in Occupational Health would be considered an asset.
- Possess and maintain a current working knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, codes/standards of practice, and

guidelines relating to Occupational Safety & Health; be committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Work effectively with employees at all levels within Manitoba Hydro and in other organizations.
- Work independently using structured methods to solve problems effectively and efficiently; present compelling arguments

supporting process, procedural, and system improvements.
- Effectively and proficiently collect and analyze data and prepare clear and concise reports, including recommendations to

improve protective controls for occupational health.
- Prepare and deliver effective presentations, workshops, and seminars.
- Self-initiate making of improvements to enterprise programs for protecting the occupational health and safety of employees,

the public, and the environment.
- Possess well developed computer skills, with working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint.
- Able to travel extensively and possess a valid Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.

Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $ 42.29-$ 58.35 Hourly,
$81,036.54-$111,819.24 Annually.

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The deadline for applications is JUNE 4, 2024.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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