Program Lead, Accessibility, Wellness and Ergonomics (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Reporting to the Director Occupational Health, Safety & Emergency Management Systems, the Program Lead, Accessibility, Wellness and Ergonomics is responsible to coordinate, advise and participate in the development and revision of corporate accessibility programs, policies and promoting the health of employees in their occupation through ergonomic practices. This is a key leadership role in delivering on the organization’s people strategy. The Program Lead is responsible for ensuring the coordination and application of ergonomics principles to improve the performance and wellbeing of employees at the ROHCG; e.g. office and Individual assessment, workstation designs, physical demand analysis, equipment evaluation and standards.

• Promote a wellness culture within the hospital, encouraging participation in wellness activities and raising awareness of the importance of psychological safety and mental/physical health.
• Coordinate and conduct ergonomic assessments for staff and departments.
• Conduct Physical Demands Analysis for specified roles within the organization and maintain database.
• Develop, implement and coordinate ergonomic programs to identify and reduce risk of work related musculoskeletal disorders.
• Maintain comprehensive records of assessments, MSD incident follow up, and other reports.
• Develop and update furniture and equipment acquisitions standards. Maintain statistics, monitor trends, identify needs for interventions, further training, etc.
• Ensure the hospital meets all legal requirements related to accessibility, including compliance with accessibility standards for facilities, technology and services.
• Monitors, investigates and makes recommendations for response to identified Accessibility barriers and challenges throughout the ROHCG identified by patients, volunteers and staff.
• Supports the coordination and implementation of corporate-wide accessibility strategic initiatives to meet program and committee-identified and legislatively mandated requirements and goals, including but not limited to sub-committee and ad hoc committee work and corporate responses to accessibility feedback.
• Be an advisor, champion and advocate for accessibility and ensure that the ROHCG provides goods, services and facilities to meet the needs of patients, visitors and staff with accessibility needs.
• Acts as Chair of the Royals Accessibility Committee.
• Developing, updating and implementing accessibility policies and procedures in alignment with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Develop policies and procedures related to MSD prevention by maintaining knowledge of current trends, practices and related medical issues.
• Works closely with health and safety teams and operational departments to ensure ergonomics practices are integrated into hospital policies and health & safety protocols.
• Oversee the provision of education to employees concerning NSD prevention.
• Deliver education and training to employees on AODA requirements.
• Collaborate with staff and management to identify ergonomic hazards and develop solutions.
• Oversee corporate accessibility promotion communication strategy in collaboration with the Communications department.
• Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensures a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, Discrimination-Free Workplace and work safety policies and practices.
• Demonstrates commitment to health equity, values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. (English/French) is considered an asset.

• 4-year undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Ergonomics, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy required.
• Masters, Discipline: Kinesiology, Ergonomics, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy preferred.
• Certification or Designation in Wellness or Accessibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in occupational wellness which may include ergonomic assessment/development/delivery, preferably in a healthcare setting. Demonstrated experience in Physical and Cognitive demands analysis.
• Training and/or experience in AODA requirements. (Training will be provided as needed).
• Previous related experience in developing comprehensive employee wellness programs.
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation: the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, WHMIS, Ontario Human Rights Code and other relevant safety legislation.
• Knowledge of MSD & workplace violence prevention strategies and best practices in a health care setting to reduce risk factors.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and working in a unionized environment.
• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated skills in planning & delivering education/training programs to adults.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with staff at all levels.
• Ability to deal effectively with internal and external customers.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression/comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.