OHS Coordinator

Position Type:
Permanent
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Closing date:

Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.

The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.

Reporting to the Provincial Manager of Occupational Health and Safety, this role implements and manages workplace safety programs by developing policies, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents and providing support to ensure compliance with regulations.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay current with legislation, standards and best practices ensuring timely updates to internal programs and practices.
• Support and guide employees and leaders of their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This guidance is provided during 1:1 or group discussions and training.
• Ensure practices align with relevant Acts, regulations and standards.
• Ensure occupational health and safety committee co-chairs and members are knowledgeable of their roles and responsibilities.

Risk Assessments and Hazard Identification

• Support employees and leaders with the inspection and audit processes.
• Maintain inspection and audit documents and records.
• Audit workplace environments, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with policies, practices, standards and regulations.
• Support employees and leaders with strategies to mitigate risk and eliminate hazards.

Support leaders in conducting job hazard analyses and developing safe work practices.

Incident Prevention and Investigation

• Implement and monitor proactive measures to prevent incidents and injuries.
• Ensure employees and leaders are knowledgeable of the investigation process.
• Assist employees and leaders in monitoring and evaluating solutions put in place.

Support incident and collision investigations. Analyze trends and work closely with leaders to develop measures to reduce incidents.

Policy and Program Development and Implementation

• Develop, implement and monitor occupational health and safety program activities, policies and safe work practices that are practical, inclusive and responsive to the physical, psychological and environmental workplace safety needs and risks.
• Ensure program activities, policies and safe work practices align with evolving system needs, regulatory requirements and best practice standards.
• Partner with internal teams and external partners to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of activities.
• Ensure employees and leaders are knowledgeable of safe work practices, infection control practices and safe handling of hazardous materials upon hire and throughout their employment.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to employees and leaders in the implementation and monitoring of programs.

Safe Work Environment

• Promote a psychologically, physically and environmentally healthy and safe work environment through clear communication and engagement in all discussions, initiatives and actions.
• Encourage employee participation and engagement in safety initiatives and incident investigations.
• Recognize safe work behaviors.
• Assist with identifying safe, suitable work for injured employees.

Any other duties as assigned.

• Education & Experience
• Minimum 3 years within occupational health and safety. Experience in a workplace health and safety related field.
• Undergraduate degree in health or other discipline related to this position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in a health care or emergency services organization.
• Experience in both a unionized and non-unionized environment.
• Safety certification such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent.
• Possess a minimum of Class 5 Nova Scotia's driver's license in good standing.
• Class 4 or higher Nova Scotia driver's license in good standing.
• Understanding of Nova Scotia's Occupational Health and other related legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, project management, and organizational abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of programs.
• Experience with psychological, physical and environmental health and safety programs and safe work practices.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated collaborative abilities.
• English (Fluency, Written and Verbal).

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.