The Pacific Rim Chapter will post job opportunities relevant to
members on a fee-for-service basis.
Your
posting will be sent to the members of the Chapter in a stand-alone
email, plus posted on this site until the closing date of the
posting. Fees are $150 for non-members and $75.00 for
members (per posting). Please send your requests to
csse_prim@shaw.ca or
250.479.4235.
Current
Postings
Safety Advisor
Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC
The Vancouver Island Health
Authority (VIHA) is one of BC’s six health authorities and has
over 17,000 employees on Vancouver Island. VIHA provides hospital,
community, home care, environmental and public health services
including education and prevention services to Vancouver Island’s
750,000 residents. We offer excellent work environments and a
competitive package of employer-paid benefits.
We are looking for a new member for
our Wellness and Safety Department in Victoria, on beautiful
Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This full-time position is based
at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Work schedule is 7.5-hr day shifts
Monday to Friday with weekends and statutory holidays off
Job Summary
As part of the leadership team, the Safety Advisor works
collaboratively to promote a culture that ensures high standards of
safety and fosters ownership of health and safety at every level
within the organization. The Safety Advisor provides leadership and
guidance in the development, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of the Wellness and Safety Programming. Other key
responsibilities include:
- Coordinating an
organization-wide approach to the management of complex safety
initiatives in compliance with WorkSafe BC Regulations. The
focus is injury prevention, assessment of injury risks and
development of recommendations to minimize or eliminate such
risks.
- Playing a leading
role in the provision of safety services consistent with the
mission, goals and values of VIHA.
Qualifications
- A level of education,
training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a
related safety discipline
- Three (3) years’
professional experience in an environment where knowledge,
development, implementation and evaluation of Wellness and
Safety has been applied
- Direct experience in
a large multi-union healthcare environment is preferred
- Professional
accreditation (CRSP, CSP, CIH, ROH) or the ability to achieve
these accreditations is desirable
Demonstrated Skills and
Abilities
- Comprehensive
knowledge of Wellness and Safety Programs and relevant
legislation
- Comprehensive
understanding of healthcare technology and work processes
- Demonstrated ability
to work under time constraints, with multiple priorities
- Superior
investigative, analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop,
facilitate and evaluate educational programs
- Ability to work
effectively within a team environment
- Ability to
communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Demonstrated ability
to operate a PC utilizing MS Office software applications
- Physical ability to
carry out the position
- Use of a personal
vehicle to travel between multiple sites
Visit our website for more information and to apply
online, refer to Safety Advisor, reference #21052VI.
Employment Services
Vancouver Island Health Authority
1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8
Fax: (250)
370-8570 Email:
jobs@viha.ca
Website:www.viha.ca |
