Coordinator - Safety

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare environment. The role involves conducting Job Hazard Analysis, developing and implementing safety programs, and delivering educational material. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This is an in-person position based in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Workplace Health & Safety, preferably in a health care environment.
• Previous experience in Job Hazard Analysis.
• Experience in developing Health & Safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Workplace Health & Safety.
• Prepare and deliver educational material.
• Conduct accident investigation and health & safety regulatory matters.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to respond to concerns

Ability to motivate others

Creative problem-solving strategies

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety/Industrial Hygiene

Tools

Microsoft Office 2000

Microsoft Project Management

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate

Department / Unit: OESH Safety & Prevention

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Position Overview

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Workplace Health & Safety, preferably in a health care environment.
• Previous experience performing all aspects of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Previous experience in the development and implementation of Health & Safety programs in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act.
• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of Occupational Health & Safety educational material.
• Prior experience working with computers business software, particularly Microsoft Office 2000 and Microsoft Project Management preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety/Industrial Hygiene.
• Registration as Canadian Registered Safety Professional preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both verbal and written format in English.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to concerns and questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to motivate others and apply creative approaches to problem‑solving strategies.
• Ability to function in a team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively act in neutral capacity in matters related to accident investigation and health & safety regulatory matters including but not limited to right to refuse dangerous work situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure including tight deadlines and urgent requests for job tasks.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.