The story of STARS begins over 35 years ago, it's impossible to share with you all the amazing work that goes on each day and to tell you about the incredible people that work here. Watch the video below to learn more about STARS as you begin to explore this amazing opportunity within our organization, you have to be great to work here, we can't wait to meet you - https://youtu.be/B8P0N18WWjo

Safety is a core value and STARS' Leadership Team, and its Board of Directors is committed to physical and psychological health and safety of all who work here. Our goal is to protect people from harm by managing hazards and risks to acceptable levels. By doing so we strive toward excellence in patient care and the safety of the transport environment.

Is this challenge for you?

The Advisor, Safety and Emergency Preparedness supports the management and continuous improvement of the safety and Occupational Health and Safety programs at STARS. This position works with a high degree of independence implementing and managing OH&S priorities, supporting the Emergency Response Program, and communicating safety best practices across the organization.

Do you have what it takes?

• Responsible for updating and maintaining Emergency Response, Corporate Crisis preparedness and Business Continuity programs at STARS.
• Develop, execute and support all training and exercise programs required to enhance corporate emergency preparedness.
• Actively participate in the Emergency Management Group during periods of activation.
• Assist with the development and completion of After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans
• Contribute to the development and revision of emergency management and business continuity content within SharePoint
• Ensure STARS maintains compliance with its OH&S obligations documented in the federal and provincial health and safety legislation. Provide expert advice as it relates to implementation of OH&S standards which includes monitoring of changes in legislation that could impact the organization
• Support the organizations legislative requirements regarding the N95 fit testing and hearing conservation programs
• Promote a safety culture, including Just Culture principles and works to ensure our safety program is well integrated throughout the organization
• Ensure OH&S safety focus is including in on-boarding documents and is represented at corporate orientations
• Responsible for the quality assurance of the Safety Management System
• Ensure safety policies, procedures and SMS documentation are developed, reviewed and updated on a regular intervals
• Responsible for completion and oversight of organizational Job Hazard Assessments and Physical Demands Analysis
• In partnership with the Safety Investigator, participate in hazard risk assessments, investigations, and implementation of recommendations to address organizational hazards
• Support OH&S base safety committees with a focus of promoting STARS safety program, structure, legislative updates, annual federal reporting and shared learnings. Present education and training opportunities to co-chairs for committee members.
• Lead STARS in the Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR) audit
• Participate in CAMTS accreditation by representing OHS&S and base safety committees
• Support the organizational Emergency Management/Response Plan, Communicable Disease Planning and Business Continuity Plan as needed
• Participate in various safety related committees e.g. Quality Management Committee
• Ensure fiscal stewardship with Safety budget
• Other duties as required

Critical Competencies:

• Strong influencing skills
• Active consulting and collaborative problem solving skills
• Proactive and solutions oriented
• Flexibility – can adapt easily to ever changing business conditions and needs
• Builds solid relationships at all levels in the organization
• Maintains confidentiality and acts with professional integrity
• Demonstrates accountability for actions
• Effective team player working within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to analyze processes, enact change and think operationally and to partner strategically to achieve goals
• Understand and utilizes the Project Management process for decision making and leading change
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education & Experience:

• Emergency Management Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, or equivalent experience required
• Strong understanding of Corporate Emergency Management programs
• Working knowledge of OH&S regulations (both federal and provincial)
• Experience in planning, developing, executing and monitoring safety programs
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems, Hazard and Risk Management

What we offer!

We offer a competitive salary based on education and experience, as well as excellent organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and so much more. More importantly you will be a key member of the STARS organization and a link in our ability to execute our mission of saving lives safely within the chain of survival.

If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply by closing date: May 13, 2024.

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