ADVISOR, MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY PREVENTION (MSIP)

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

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an Advisor for the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program to lead ergonomics and safety initiatives across its facilities in BC, Canada. The role focuses on implementing prevention strategies, evaluating risk factors, and supporting safe work procedures with stakeholders.

As part of the Workplace Health & Safety team, you will analyze injury and claims data, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance and worker

Qualifications

• Experience applying ergonomics and MSIP principles.
• Ability to analyze injury and claims data to identify trends.
• Collaborative approach with JOHSCs, WHS staff and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomics risk assessments.
• Analyze workplace injury, incidents, and claims data to identify trends and risks.
• Develop recommendations to eliminate, reduce, or control hazards.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and JOHSCs to implement prevention strategies.
• Support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in safety programs.

Skills

Ergonomics

Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

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.