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Manager, Employee Health, Safety and Wellbeing - RFT (198776-67)
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director, People Services, the Manager will provide leadership in the delivery of health and safety programs that support employee health, wellbeing and safety. The position oversees the Employee Health Services department operations including: health/infectious disease surveillance, safety services, WSIB claims management, Ministry of Labour, disability management, employee health services, immunization campaigns, health education and training program, policies and procedures development, workplace violence prevention program, joint occupational health and safety, staff wellbeing, etc., to meet organizational goals and priorities in collaboration with internal and external leaders and stakeholders. The successful incumbent will be an effective critical thinker, inspiring leader, relationship-builder and great communicator with both hospital partners and staff, while approaching issues and challenges in a creative and collaborative manner. This individual will be highly organized, able to succeed in a fast-paced environment, and eager to engage with new challenges every day.
Responsibilities:
- Directly manage 6-8 employees and manage day-to-day departmental operations to meet organizational goals and priorities for the organization’s employee health services in collaboration with internal and external leaders and stakeholders
- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional staff and interdependent project teams
- Lead the selection and management of vendor relationships through all stages (e.g. identify needs, research options, develop requirements and selection criteria, determine quality measures, prepare requests for information/proposal. Lead vendor selection processes, negotiate and finalize contract terms and service level agreements); monitor contractor work assignments for adherence to contract terms and service level agreements (SLAs); develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps;
- Provide project leadership and support through all project stages (e.g. project proposal, initiation, set scope, gather business requirements, research and select options, develop and monitor project plans and schedules, assign and monitor resources, develop quality testing, and implementation plans, develop performance and quality measures, lead implementation and monitor post-implementation performance and quality)
- Provide leadership, direction in the formulation of policies, programs, and procedures for the provision of business unit services, and guide their interpretation
- Oversee employee health assessment, standards, and requirements
- Oversee STD, LTD, and WSIB claims for case management to develop strategic direction
- Develop return to work plans in consideration of employee limitations for complex or contentious cases
- Researches internally and externally relevant policies, practices, and guidelines
- Assists in the implementation of strategies and principles of corporate initiatives, programs and policies involving occupational health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Ensures management are informed of ongoing Employee Health and Safety programs and issues and updates.
- Collaborates in the development of departmental goals and objectives; aligns programs, projects and activities of the area to facilitate achievement of established goals.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies, such as WSIB, MOL, OHA
- Develop and review hospital-wide employee health, safety and wellbeing indicators, and develop and implement strategies for improvement
- Collaborates in budget preparation and implementation of financial and program initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Occupational Health and Safety experience required
- A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a complex unionized environment, preferably in an acute health care setting
- Hospital Occupational Health and Safety experience preferred
- Undergraduate degree in Healthcare or related field required; preference will be given to candidates with Nursing education (i.e. Bachelors of Science in Nursing)
- Experience managing vaccination protocols and reporting
- OH&S certification and Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred
- Proficient in MS Office required. Parklane experience will be an asset
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation in a unionized environment or public sector/broader public sector organization
- Excellent communication, coaching and collaboration skills
- Effective consultation skills to foster collaborative working relationships among management, IPAC, Human Resources, staff, organizational units, etc.
- Strong organizational skills to plan and co-ordinate various activities and manage competing priorities and balance multiple, disparate tasks
- Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.
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