ADVISOR, MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY PREVENTION (MSIP)

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Municipal pension plan

4 weeks vacation

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Outdoor activities access

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an Advisor to lead the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (MSIP) program within the Workplace Health & Safety department. The role focuses on ergonomics, risk assessment, and data-driven prevention strategies to create safer workplaces across NH.

The Advisor will collaborate with JOHSCs, leaders, and WHS staff to implement evidence-informed interventions that reduce injury risk and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Ergonomics with 5–7 years of ergonomics experience
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, regulations including WorkSafeBC
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience accepted
• Valid B.C. Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in ergonomics and musculoskeletal injury prevention
• Conduct ergonomics risk assessments and analyze injury data to identify trends
• Develop and implement prevention strategies, safe work procedures, and training resources
• Collaborate with operational leaders, JOHSCs, and WHS staff to improve worker safety

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion to join our Workplace Health & Safety department.

As a member of the Workplace Health & Safety team, the Advisor, Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (MSIP) Program provides subject matter expertise in ergonomics and musculoskeletal injury prevention to support safe and healthy workplaces across Northern Health. The Advisor supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (MSIP) Program and related initiatives. The Advisor conducts ergonomics risk assessments, analyzes workplace injury, incidents, and claims data to identify trends and emerging risks, and develops recommendations to eliminate, reduce, or control workplace hazards. Working collaboratively with operational leaders, joint occupational health and safety committees (JOHSCs), Workplace Health and Safety staff, and other stakeholders, the Advisor provides consultation and technical expertise to support the implementation of evidence-informed prevention strategies, safe work procedures, educational resources, and risk reduction initiatives that improve worker safety, reduce injury risk, and support regulatory compliance. Through partnership, consultation, education, and continuous improvement, the Advisor advances Northern Health's commitment to creating physically safe workplaces and reducing the incidence and impact of musculoskeletal injuries.

The salary range for this position is $76,111 (min) to $95,138 (midpoint) to $109,409 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualfications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Ergonomics plus five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience in ergonomics/patient handling within a large organization; and,
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, practices, and regulatory requirements, including applicable WorkSafeBC legislation and associated standards.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid B.C. Drivers License.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to make consistent and sound decisions.
• Ability to balance multiple activities concurrently, organizing and prioritizing workloads.
• Ability to operate all related equipment and run software applications.
• Ability to organize own travel, as needed.

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.