Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Specialist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Specialist to enhance workplace safety and health. This role involves developing and maintaining injury prevention programs, conducting ergonomic assessments, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. With a focus on musculoskeletal injury prevention, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring a safe work environment. If you're passionate about occupational health and safety and eager to make a difference in the health sector, this opportunity is for you. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in health care and help shape the future of workplace safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety required.
• Knowledge of ergonomic assessments and injury prevention essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain injury prevention and safety programs.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and participate in case management.

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety

Ergonomic Assessments

Disability Case Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety

Professional training in ergonomics

Tools

Database software applications

Job description

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Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Specialist

Requisition ID: 379735

Position Number: 20002398

Posting End Date: May 7, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate

Department / Unit: OESH Safety & Prevention

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: May 19, 2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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.

Position Overview

Under the general guidance of the Manager or designate, and as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Assisting with the development and maintenance of an injury prevention and early intervention occupational health & safety program for the clients served under the mandate related to Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (i.e., Safe Patient Handling, Workstations, Safe Manual Material Handling). Assessing job functions and completing Physical Demands Analyses.
• Participates in the Disability Case Management process including alternate work duties, graduated return to work, modified work and transitional work.
• Performing ergonomic assessments as required.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years recent related work experience required.
• Previous experience working in an Occupational Health & Safety setting required.
• Previous experience performing ergonomic assessments, report writing and making recommendations required.
• Previous experience relating to the functions, services and processes of the Workers Compensation Board and HEB.
• Previous experience in the development, implementation and delivery of training programs for staff related to musculoskeletal injury prevention.
• Previous experience in the performance of Physical Demands Analysis (PDA).
• Computer knowledge and experience with basic database software applications an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• University degree in a relevant field: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety an asset.
• Professional training in ergonomics preferred.
• Basic training in statistical and epidemiological methods required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the applicable licensing body is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive working knowledge of Occupational and Environmental Safety & Health (OESH) policies/protocols/programs specific to:
  • Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention including Safe Patient Handling, Safe Manual Material Handling and Workstation Design.
  • Disability Case Management, Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba programs and processes.
  • Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and regulations and applicable standards related to ergonomics and musculoskeletal injury prevention.
• A working knowledge of research program evaluation methodology.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the terminology and principles involved in various occupational health & safety disciplines and the management of individuals with injuries/illnesses essential.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to function proficiently in a computerized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

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.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.