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Weekly Hours: 40 

The Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator coordinates environmental and health program processes and activities to assist the team in maintaining compliance, mitigating and managing environmental, health and safety risks and improving related performance. This position is more required to manage environmental issues although some health and safety tasks can be assigned to the coordinator.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination 

• Acts as the first point-of-contact for environmental and health inquiries and incidents.
• Provides guidance to team members on environmental and health matters, and escalates inquiries, where appropriate
• Coordinates the implementation of environmental, health and safety programs along with related processes, procedures and resources
• Coordinates environmental, health and safety activities including but not limited to attending tenant OSH committee meetings, attending environmental committee meetings and activities, undertaking incident investigation and resolution, completing equipment and systems registration, developing emergency response procedures and business continuity planning activities, completing and delivering training, completing annual management system re-registration, managing data and generating reports, and conducting environmental compliance audits.
• Researches environmental, health and safety matters; provides findings and recommendations.
• Maintains and assists with the creation of environmental, health and safety documentation including but not limited to plans, processes, forms, logbooks, and procedures.
• Create and maintain documentation including but not limited to instruction sheets, checklists, forms, and training materials.
• Support construction activity teams (Projects and O&M) by creating, distributing, verifying and maintaining documentation such as work instructions, checklists, training materials
• Conducts regular inspections of facilities to mitigate any Environmental regulatory issues and/or Health and Safety Concerns before an incident or service call is received.
• Maintains business continuity and emergency management plans and procedures
• Participates in field inspections, job observations, health, safety and environment audits and other types of reviews for the purpose of monitoring compliance to environmental and health regulations and identifying risks.  Provides findings about risks and suggestions for improvement.

Incident Investigation, Resolution & Reduction

• Assists in the investigation and resolution of incidents including root-cause analysis and providing probable causes of incidents and recommendations for resolution
• Coordinates the implementation of corrective and preventative measures
• Assists in the identification and analysis of trends.  Communicates observations and provides suggestions for incident reduction measures

Audit Compliance, Data Maintenance & Reporting 

• Maintains all environmental, health and safety data including but not limited to incident data, and regulatory and process compliance data within applicable databases and all other types of information storage systems
• Assists in the audit of compliance records and all other environmental, health and safety data
• Prepares and distributes various environmental, health and safety related reports including but not limited to incident reports
• Experience with database development, programing and maintenance considered an asset
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong background in environmental management system development and administration, with knowledge of environmental regulations and environmental compliance auditing an asset.
• Certification in one or more of the following – Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety; Certificate in Environmental Management through a Community College; University degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies
• 1 to 3 years of environmental, health and safety work experience
• Understanding of environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements
• Understanding of emergency management requirements
• Strong organizational and coordination skills along with ability to coordinate multiple requirements (i.e. processes, activities, projects, emergency response procedures, etc.) simultaneously
• Strong communication skills along with some ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong administrative skills along with ability to maintain and report accurate data
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Able to work independently but provide strong support to the team as and when requested
• Frequent trips to be expected on the different sites

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Demonstrates an interest in attaining one or more of the following would be considered an asset:

Safety:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional from Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
• Certified Health & Safety Consultant from Canadian Society of Safety Engineering

Security: 

• Physical Security Professional from ASIS International
• Certified Protection Professional from ASIS International

Business Continuity:

• Certified Business Continuity Planner from Business Continuity Management Institute

Application Close: 31/10/2024

The Community and Social Services Department is committed to an equitable and inclusive hiring process and supports a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Ottawa. In addition to meeting the operation requirements of the position, valued assets include:  

• lived experience and identity as a member of Indigenous, Black and/or People of Colour communities and/or as a Person with Disabilities, or member of other equity groups
• experience working with diverse communities or groups historically facing the greatest systemic and structural barriers
• knowledge of social welfare systems, community demographics and the related social economic realities of diverse groups  
• demonstrated understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace  
• ability to apply an equity and inclusion lens to customer service and to internal decision-making processes  
• the ability to communicate in a language other than French or English

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various Language Requirements       
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.  
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. 
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing 
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Salary/Rate of pay: $32.38

Application deadline: Until Filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for receiving, preparing and delivery of Rx accurately and timely. Ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet patient’s needs, and counsel with appropriate documentation to all patients. Provide friendly, positive and pro-active interaction with all internal and external customers as well create awareness and educate customers through public relations.

What you'll do

- Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely to patients
- Ensure medication and over the counter supplements inventory levels is adequate to meet patients’ needs
- Counsel of patients in regards to new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and pro-active interaction
- Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days, clinics, etc.)
- Provide timely and positive resolution to patient’s needs and Doctor’s requests/issues
- Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy (dispensary)
- Provide on-going training for all new and existing Pharmacy colleagues (technicians, interns, students, IPG’s)
 

What you’ll need:

- Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacists license a must
- Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
- Excellent leadership and performance management skills required
- Proven ability to build the business using community based marketing strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans
- Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Healthwatch and/or KROLL Pharmacy Computer system a definite asset

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Application deadline: Will be posted until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing resident/client information to aid in the development of care plans. Attends team meetings.
• Assists the Registered Practical Nurse with resident/client admittances, transfers, and departures/deaths, including familiarization with staff, residents, and surroundings, and personal care. Prepares a listing of personal clothing and other belongings upon arrival.
• Observes and reports on resident/client emotional and physical condition. Communicates general progress of resident/client, including sudden changes.
• Assists residents/clients with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, etc.
• Provides general care for bedridden residents/clients, such as positioning, assisting with elimination, skin care, delivering food, and feeding. Applies topical medications such as skin care creams and lotions, as directed.
• Assists residents/clients in daily exercise program and use of rehabilitative equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Assists residents/clients with ambulation and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.
• Transfers residents to and from dining area.
• Checks residents/clients diet for prescribed consistency, feeds or assists with adaptive eating devices, monitors and logs intake, and provides hygienic and mouth care after meal. Collects and cleans dentures as required.
• Prepares and delivers beverages and snacks to residents/clients. Loads, unloads, and cleans cart.
• Measures weight and records bowel and bladder output. Collects specimens as directed.
• Cleans and shrouds bodies of deceased residents/clients. Packs and labels belongings.
• Changes linen, makes beds, and sorts and bags soiled linen. Stocks linen cart with clean supplies daily. Sorts personal laundry of residents/clients upon delivery and places in drawers and closets.
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of resident/client living area and the work unit, e.g. nursing station and rooms.
• Cleans, sanitizes and distributes personal care items such as brushes, combs, and nursing supplies. Rinses whirlpool tubs.
• Records observations and personal care provided to residents/clients.
• Promotes emotional well being of residents/clients through discussion, comforting, etc.
• Monitors resident/client safety in accordance with plan of care; implements precautionary measures as ordered by physician, e.g. collecting and securing personal belongings (glasses, hearing, aids, dentures, etc.). Reports incidents to Head Nurse or R.N., such as disruptive behaviour, fire hazards, and security problems.
• Participates in organizing and implementing social and recreational programs for residents/clients. Assists residents/participants with crafts and use of musical instruments, recreational and sports equipment.
• Reports resident/client participation and progress to R.N or Day Care Centre. Escort's residents/clients to outpatient clinics or on outings, as directed.
• Participates in organizing regular and special events for residents/clients, such as birthday parties, picnics, and shopping trips.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

• Bilingual in English and French in accordance with the French Language Services Act.
• Successfully completed a Personal Support Worker Program or Training that meets the vocational standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges, or the standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association and other requirements as required by Ontario 246/22 of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
• Experience in providing personal care to ambulant and non-ambulant residents in a long term or rehabilitation care setting.

You must also have:
 

• Excellent ability to communicate in writing care and service delivered to residents.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, staff members, and the visiting public.
• Sensitive, empathetic and understanding of resident behaviour and needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to participate in in-service education programs.
• Physically capable of lifting, turning and transferring residents manually and with a mechanical lift as per standards and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Accountability, Adaptability and Change, Continuous Improvement and Innovation, Customer Service Focus, Teamwork, and Toronto Public Service Commitment.
• Ability to organize work in a manner that ensures resident safety.
• Knowledge of basic infection control principles and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Excellent ability to follow policies of the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

Additional Information:

Hours of Work can be up to 75 hours bi-weekly; however, Hours of Work will be decided based on operational needs.

Please note:

As a condition of employment with the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg.246/22)

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist develops, leads and executes health, safety and environment programs for assigned accounts and ensures ongoing compliance to all internal, and external and regulatory requirements to assist the account team in mitigating and managing environmental, health and safety-related risks and improving related performance.  In addition, the Health, Safety, and Environment Specialist assists the Health, Safety, and Environment team in the development and deployment of health, safety, and environment management system and associated tools, processes and procedures according to applicable external management systems. The Health, Safety and Environment Specialist adopts a portfolio and systemic approach to implement the HSE management system, as well as interprets and advises on all HSE regulatory matters to ensure compliance with government legislation and industry standards.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Develop, execute and govern health, safety and environment programs and promotes a high health, safety and environment culture for the assigned accounts
• Provides guidance and advice to account and client team members on health, safety, and environment matters in accordance to all applicable internal and external requirements.  Applies knowledge of related regulations
• Collaborates with account teams to ensure team members are provided with adequate tools and resources to ensure the safe execution of work
• Collaborates on a daily basis with the client subject matter expert to implement initiatives and provide feedback from various work streams including the Projects and Operations teams
• Maintains health, safety, and environment management systems registration including but not limited to ISO 14001, CSA Z1000, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001.  Conducts internal systems audit and executes annual re-registration process requirements
• Achieves health, safety and environment objectives for assigned accounts
• Develops, manages, improves and leads key performance indicators as related to HSE (LTIR, TRIR, Near Miss reports, Halocarbon leak reports, spills, etc.)
• Develops and continuously improves health, safety and environment management system and associated processes and procedures according to applicable external management systems
• Assists client with coordination of employee engagement initiatives (e.g. Waste Reduction Week, Earth Week) and corporate HSE events (e.g. Safety & Health week)
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
• Builds and promotes corporate HSE-culture

Program Execution

• End to end program management, including vendor selection, managing purchase orders, budgeting, scheduling, receiving and reviewing reports (e.g. waste & recycling management programs, fuel storage system management, compliance program management such as radon or asbestos, pole storage yard compliance)
• Play an important leadership role in overall performance of program execution including working with key stakeholders
• Develops budget forecast (capital, expense) and manages costs to stay within budget
• Audits vendors performance
• Produces procurement documents (scope of work, legal and internal requirements, templates, KPI) in collaboration with Contract managers

Compliance Management

• Monitors and enforces compliance to all internal and external health, safety and environment requirements
• Conducts field inspections, job observations; health, safety and environment audits and other types of reviews to monitor compliance to health, safety and environment requirements and to identify risks
• Communicates observations, non-compliance and risks to stakeholders, and provides and implements corrective and preventative measures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Prepares and submits compliance reports
• Manages environmental, health and safety programs in compliance with the quality management framework
• Other duties as assigned

Incident Investigation, Resolution & Reduction

• Investigates and resolves incidents
• Conducts root-cause analysis, identifies incident causes, and implements corrective and preventative measures
• Tracks, records, maintains and reports incident data.  Identifies and analyzes trends
• Reviews and implements modifications to work plans, processes, procedures to reduce recurring incidents and improve health, safety and environment performance

Communication & Training

• Develops and delivers health, safety and environment training to account and client team members
• Develops and deploys health, safety and environment communication to account and client team members
• Liaison with Authorities Having Jurisdiction to maintain compliance
• Delivers training sessions for new/revised legislation that may impact business functions for various work streams
• Regularly meets with senior client representatives

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences or master’s degree in Environment, Environmental management or Environmental science
• 3 to 5 years of health, safety, and environment program execution work experience
• Knowledge of health, safety and environment regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environment management systems – ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CSA Z1000, OHSAS 18001, etc.
• Strong program development and execution abilities
• Bilingual French/English required depending on the account
• Ability to promote health, safety and environment programs and influence stakeholders to achieve health, safety and environment objectives
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including client representatives at the senior to executive management level
• Ability to investigate and resolve health, safety and environment incidents, conduct root cause analysis skills along with preventative and corrective measure implementation
• Effective written communication skills
• Knowledge of Facility management operations
• Experience delivering health, safety and environment-related training
• Ability to apply regulatory background and knowledge across various work streams
• Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Travel as required
• Availability to monitor HSE 24/7 Hazard Line

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Safety:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional from Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals or equivalent
• Registered ISO 45001 Compliance Auditor

Environment:

• Environmental Professional (EP)
• Registered ISO 14001 Compliance Auditor
• LEED GA

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.       
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.  
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.