Occupational Health & Safety Manager

AgeCare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Manager to lead the development of an effective OH&S program. The role involves guiding safety initiatives and compliance, fostering a safety culture, and requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of leadership experience in a related area. The position offers competitive benefits and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Emphasis on work-life balance

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a related area.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business documents and write reports.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to industry changes and client expectations.
• Provide guidance to ensure management engagement on safety.
• Build and support a safety culture through communication programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience

Continuing education in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Occupational Health and Safety Manager for our team at AgeCare. As the OH&S Manager you will be responsible for a key leadership position responsible for the continued development of an effective and strong Occupational Health and Safety program for the Ontario portfolio. The Occupational Health and Safety Manager will lead, identify, create, and manage Employee Health, Safety and Wellness strategies for the organization with consideration to best practices, effective management, oversight, and day-to-day administration.

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care and service to everyone under our care. Our focus is on fostering friendships, ensuring security and peace of mind, and cultivating vibrant and fulfilling communities. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents\' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

What You Will Do

• Lead our responses to changes in the industry, support emerging issues and client expectations, and help operations in all disciplines related to Occupational Health and Safety to ensure AgeCare remains current and in compliance in a complex regulatory environment.

• Provide guidance, coaching and technical expertise to ensure management engagement and accountability on benefits, safety, claims and disability management and to facilitate the execution of initiatives.

• Build and support a safety culture by guiding the development and implementation of instructional and communication programs designed to enhance Health and Safety systems, accident prevention initiatives, and legislative compliance.

• Collaborates in the review of the annual service providers’ account planning including individual annual contract review, renewal, and reporting requirements on financials.

• On a monthly and a quarterly basis, managing the Health and Safety audit function, and reporting on safety/claims management performance.

Benefits

• Inspiring vision that centers around promoting and fostering a person-centered care philosophy.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Diverse career experiences and opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Emphasis on work-life balance for a healthy and fulfilling professional life.

• Access to technology, tools, and resources to enhance your job performance and efficiency.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience

• Continuing education in Occupational Health and Safety.

• 5-7 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a related area.

• The ability to participate in extensive travel and a valid provincial driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

• The ability to analyze and interpret information contained in business related documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively relay/present information accordingly.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Workday experiences are a plus.

What Are You Waiting For?

Join us at AgeCare to celebrate the ageless spirit of people through service and innovation. If you're passionate about serving seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion, join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families.

At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.