Safety Consultant, Safety & Prevention

 

HR Safety & Prevention

Vancouver, BC

 

 

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of PHSA, patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. 

The Safety Consultant, Safety and Prevention reports to the Safety and Prevention Manager and is account table for coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of occupational health & safety initiatives within programs in PHSA.  The Safety Consultant provides leadership to others by providing expertise in the area of occupational health & safety including the development and administration of programs throughout PHSA.  This position assesses and responds to needs identified by operational partners. The Safety Consultant, fosters a consultative relationship, engages in proactive problem solving, and contributes to the overall strategic design and implementation of work processes that enable client groups to achieve their business outcomes. 

The Safety Consultant liaises with all levels of staff in the delivery of injury prevention programs and works closely with other HR staff to achieve organizational and department objectives as they relate to occupational health & safety.  In addition, the Consultant liaises with Patient Services/Program Directors and other department supervisory staff to ensure compliance with applicable legislation/regulations.  Externally, the Safety Consultant liaises with other OH&S professionals, WorkSafeBC, and representatives of other hospitals to establish and utilize networks to maintain a pool of resources to meet the organization’s Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

What you’ll do

• Develops, implements, monitors and audits the various components of the OH&S program, including but not limited to policies, program documents, supporting materials, instructional programs and reporting systems.
• Delivers OH&S instructional education and training programs to Directors, Managers and front line staff.
• Consults with Executive Directors, Directors, Managers, staff and other clients on health & safety issues and assists them to prevent workplace injuries and exposures. This includes interpretation of regulations; application of OH&S procedures and standards of practice; appropriate intervention and/or preventative measures.
• Identifies, assesses and recommends mitigation of workplace hazards; provides technical advice and recommendations to management on maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, OH&S programs and collective agreements.
• Collects and analyzes data, prepares applicable reports, and maintains various records of client interactions.
• Liaises with WorkSafeBC officers during inspections, investigates and provides advice to management as well as other clients respecting WorkSafeBC inspection reports/orders including reviewing WorkSafeBC inspection reports, development of Notice of Compliance (NOC) plans with management, submitting NOC’s to WorkSafeBC, and where appropriate challenging WorkSafeBC inspection reports/orders on behalf of PHSA through preparation of appeal documentation in consultation with legal counsel.
• Responds to workplace incident reports and supports management by ensuring appropriate follow-up action is taken including appropriate corrective actions to prevent injury and illness, and provides recommendations to achieve compliance with applicable legislation and the OH&S program.
• Provides advice to Human Resources including Labor Relations, management and other clients respecting grievances that pertain to the OH&S program. This includes fact finding/analysis, strategizing on the employer position, preparing appropriate correspondence, participating in meetings with employer/union representatives and consultation with legal counsel.
• Promotes constructive union-management relations through respectful communication and interest-based problem-solving. Liaises with Local Union executives and Head Office representatives to resolve OH&S related problems, consults on issues and provide/exchange information on OH&S topics affecting employees in the workplace.
• Remains current with the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation and other related legislation/standards; health care collective agreements and internal practices to ensure that the OH&S program is current and within legislative, regulation and/or collective agreement requirements.
• Provides advice and guidance to Executive Directors, Directors, Managers, employees and others regarding the interpretation and administration of the Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, as well as other legislation and policies to ensure consistent application of these agreements and directives.
• Represents Health & Safety on various internal and external committees such as Site Leadership, Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees and provincial working groups.

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equal to post-secondary education with a diploma from an accredited school in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant field and five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience in Occupational Health & Safety within a unionized environment.  Experience in providing these services in a in a health care setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within HR Safety & Prevention contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety principles and their application.  Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety. 
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands. 
• Ability to be guided by standards of practice, WorkSafeBC Regulations and PHSA standards. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills. 
• Proven problem solving, decision-making and consulting skills, and the ability to facilitate the resolution of issues. 
• Models a commitment to service within a complex organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and engage others to ensure success in the workplace. 
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team and to work independently. 
• Commitment to the value of continuous learning and an open curiosity for new ideas and innovation. 
• Ability to prepare written reports and letters. 
• Ability to present proposals. 
• Ability to use related equipment including the HR information system, occupational health and safety management system, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and internet tools.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

 

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

 

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $74,618 - $107,264. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 302 - 2955 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC V5M 4X3
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1630 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 189414E

 

What we do

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

 

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

 

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca

 

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of October 1, 2025. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

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