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Posting #: KP-47794-CS
Type: RFT - Regular Full Time
Area: Alberta Health Services (AHS)
City/Town: Negotiable
Location: Negotiable
Unit/Dept: Workplace Health & Safety
FTE: 1
Date Posted: 2010-01-08
Closed Date: 2010-01-15
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  Salary/Benefits: In accordance with management/exempt salary structure  
  Responsibilities/Duties:
The Advisor, Occupational Safety in the Corporate Occupational Safety portfolio of Workplace Health & Safety is a professional position reporting to the Lead, WH&S (Safety, HSMS & Training). This position works with a high degree of independence and in concert with Lead, WH&S (Safety, HSMS & Training) to plan and implement and workplace health and safety programs and processes. Responsibilities include:
  • Advise and provide assistance to WH&S services, departments, supervisors and workers to allow for informed decision-making regarding exposure to hazardous agents in the workplace
  • Participate in the development, maintenance and enhancement of the AHS Occupational Health and Safety Management System to ensure the organization meet or exceeds regulatory compliance
  • Participate in providing workshops on the readiness, expectation of and implementation of the AHS HSMS
  • Participate in performing regular safety audits to ensure compliance is being met and make recommendations for improvement
  • Develop a Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee structure to function as solution recommending bodies at the worksite
  • Provide technical and process support to Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee(s)
  • Recommend appropriate procedures and equipment for safety and compliance with relevant laws
  • Work in multi-disciplinary teams in the development, maintenance and enhancement of WH&S policies, programs, processes, training, etc.


    Qualifications
    A minimum of a degree/diploma/certification in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline and CRSP designation. If CRSP not present, commitment to complete within 2 years must be provided. A minimum of 10 years in Occupational Health & Safety in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is preferred (healthcare experience an asset). A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

    When Applying: Applications should be submitted by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the competition number to: Human Resources, 7th Floor North Tower Capital Health Centre, 10030 107 Street, Edmonton AB, T5J 3E4, or by email to www.albertahealthservices.ca or Fax: (780) 735-0589.

    Competition Number

    KP-47794-CS
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