Senior Director Safety, Health

Overview

Senior Director Safety, Health & Wellness - Full-time

This is a remote/work-from-home position. The successful candidate must reside in Ontario or Nova Scotia. On-site attendance may be required periodically.

Position Details

• Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

About Us

VON provides home and community care to more than 10,000 people every day in Ontario and Nova Scotia. As a registered charity and not-for-profit, our organization is all about the difference we can make in people\'s lives. Working at VON is more than a job—it\'s a career that impacts how Canadians live.

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Occupational Safety, Health & Wellness provides strategic occupational safety, health and wellness direction for the enterprise and overall day-to-day leadership of the Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness specialist team. Leads, collaborates, innovates and provides solutions in matters of compliance, safety management and programs such as Stay at Work (SAW), Return to Work (RTW), Accommodations, Long Term Disability, Injury Prevention and the VON Attendance Review Program (ARP). Oversees and leads all work related to workplace injuries and claims. Creates internal and external partnerships and leverages knowledge, best practices, and resources across the organization while engaging with leadership and stakeholders to drive safety, health and wellness success and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy, Expertise and Execution – Provide enterprise-wide leadership, subject matter expertise, guidance and oversight of Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness (OSHW) programming to ensure organizational risk mitigation through regulatory compliance to provincial and federal standards and regulations.
• Develop and execute the organizational Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness (OSHW) strategy.
• Provide strategic advice on legislative requirements and best practices in health and wellness to the team and to other leaders throughout the organization.
• Ensure Occupational Safety and Health risks are identified and addressed through effective health and wellness committees and processes.
• Oversee, develop and administers departmental budget.
• Develop Request for Proposals (RFP) in collaboration with the VP of HR.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on site and corporate occupational health and hygiene improvement.

Leadership

• Lead the enterprise occupational safety, health and wellness strategy development, direction, planning and execution.
• Leads the development and implementation of key corporate health & wellness initiatives to ensure successful achievement of business goals.
• Leads the performance and skill/career development of OSH specialist team ensuring the team has adequate capacity and capability to address the needs of the organization.
• Provides leadership, consultation, and support to the leadership team to address occupational health, safety, and wellness needs and issues.
• Produces statistical information (i.e. indicators, trends, reports and/or data) to identify and recommend occupational safety improvement initiatives.
• Provides VP of HR all Occupational Health reports requested by the HR Committee.
• Lead or co-chair committees or sub-committees related to Employee Occupational Safety, Health, or Wellness.
• Attends and participates in Nova Scotia and Ontario weekly Operational meeting and provides a monthly report.
• Attends and participates in quarterly direct report meetings with Senior Management Team.

Compliance & Support

• Provide strategic advice and on legislative requirements and best practices for injury prevention, and to other leaders throughout the organization.
• Responsible for OSH Policy development, education and implementation.
• Participates in VON Policy Review and approval committee.
• Oversee health and wellness committees and related processes to ensure legislative compliance.
• Ensure continuous oversight of VONs claims experience for both Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
• Ensure protocols are in place and followed regarding reporting of WSIB and WCB claims to internal stakeholders and the management of claims to the appropriate external stakeholder.
• Oversee the Disability Management (sick time) and Absence Review programs.
• Ensure that the process for OSHW reporting by managers is consistent and comprehensive.
• Work in close collaboration with the Senior Leaders of VON to ensure a strategic and integrated approach to OSHW.
• Oversee comprehensive work accommodation programs with inclusion of multiple stakeholders: Employees, union, employee relations/labour relations, ergo/rehab, etc.
• Work in collaboration with Labour, Practice, Quality and Risk to recreate safe work plans for employees and clients.
• Participate in Code Clinical and Business Teams as required.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex employee occupational injuries and illness and disability cases that have a broad and lasting impact on the business.
• Develop innovative solutions that overcome significant challenges and advance the delivery of injury prevention, health and wellness strategies.
• Act as a champion of change and influences other, including senior leadership to adopt new and innovative solutions.
• Foster an atmosphere of innovation, continuous improvement and customer focus.
• Provide support and guidance on difficult decisions, using policies, procedures and legislation.
• Represent OSH in VON strategic initiatives and projects.
• Provides coverage for VP of HR and other HR Directors when needed.

Education, Designations And Experience

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or Human Resources with a focus on Health and Safety.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in occupational health and safety, or human resources management (with a focus on Health and Occupational Safety), or related experience handling investigations, and complaint resolution.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of occupational safety legislation, health and safety best practices, work place hazards and control measures.

Other

• A current and original satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Travel, overtime and irregular work schedules as required.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and MS Office Suite programs and well as teleconferencing and learning modalities.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, time management and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, coworkers, health care practitioners, volunteers, other stakeholder organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Home Health Care Services

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