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Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Services (OHSS)
About Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH)
QCH is a recognized healthcare leader delivering leading and innovative approaches to patient care. Progressive and agile, we collaborate with our partners to respond to the region’s most pressing healthcare challenges through advanced clinical programs and seamless system of care that put the patient and family at the centre of patient care.
With over 2,700 staff, 400 physicians, 300 volunteers and an operating budget of $300M, our 355-bed hospital is situated in one of the fastest growing catchment areas in Canada, serving a population of over 500,000 people in West-Ottawa and the surrounding Ottawa Valley.
Since 1976, Queensway Carleton Hospital has grown nearly five-fold, and has become highly respected for its people, culture, performance, and delivery of exceptional care. Our people pride themselves on continuous improvement and delivery of our cornerstone programs, including: Emergency, Childbirth, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical Services, and Critical Care, as well as cancer care, dialysis and orthopedic services, for which Queensway Carleton Hospital is a regional host. As a patient-centred hospital, an active Patient and Family Advisory Council sits on many hospital committees, helping to ensure that the voice of the patient is truly embedded in our care.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Occupational Health and Safety and Special Advisor Benefits, the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety Services will work in collaboration with a team of Occupational Health professionals; internal leaders; and external partners to provide operational management and leadership, for the Occupational Health and Safety Services program at Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH).
As a registered nurse and drawing on the incumbent’s relevant experience developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive health and safety programs, the individual is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all QCH staff, patients, and visitors. This role involves the coordination of health and safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, risk management, and the promotion of a culture of safety across the hospital.
The OHSS Manager is accountable for promoting and maintaining a professional practice environment, fostering a culture of continuous performance improvement, participating in and leading initiatives, and managing implementation of the QCH vision, mission, values, and strategic plan at the program level. The Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Services will be an inspirational leader to a diverse team of Health & Safety professionals and oversees the operational delivery of QCH’s comprehensive occupational health and safety program. In doing so, the Manager works to ensure compliance to applicable occupational health standards, laws, regulations, and collective agreement provisions.
Experience
QCH is looking for an experienced leader who is knowledgeable in healthcare and has a proven track record of executing duties in line with the responsibilities of the Manager, OHSS role. The successful incumbent should have the ability to connect and engage with multiple stakeholders, demonstrate effective communication and active listening skills, manage and deliver on concurrent and complex priorities and be a champion for maintaining occupational health standards. Their experience leading and developing a team, ideally of health and safety professionals, will be a key factor in the successful delivery of OHSS programs and support of a safe and healthy workforce.
Although the primary focus of the role is oriented toward managing comprehensive health and safety programs, additional responsibilities may be included within the managerial portfolio based on the requirements of the hospital and expertise of the successful incumbent.
Compensation
Scale: $62.29/hr minimum to $75.51/hr maximum
Interested applicants can apply through the QCH Careers page here.
Thank you for your interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.
