Safety Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention & Management Program

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 81,550,000 - 99,888,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee development

Employee support programs

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Safety Assistant to support the Infectious Disease Prevention & Management Program. The role includes assisting with respiratory protection, fit testing, and disease prevention activities across provincial sites.

Under the Manager, you will work to ensure quality health and worker safety guidance, collaborate with multiple departments, and contribute to policy development and education initiatives within the program.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Undergraduate degree is an asset.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and teamwork abilities with emphasis on decision making, problem solving, and communication.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Respiratory Protection and FIT testing programs.
• Assist Occupational Health Nurses with fit testing services.
• Provide support for communicable disease prevention and management related to fit testing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Verbal & written communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Safety Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention & Management Program

Req ID: 225837
Location: Provincial Zone, To be determined based on the Successful Candidate
Department: PS CZ Infectious Disease
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

The Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Program is provincial and provides a service to Home Care Agencies, Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities that are funded by the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care. The Infectious Disease Prevention & Management Program functions as a collaborative with Infection Prevention and Control for existing and emerging infectious diseases. This is achieved by working in partnership with others including the IWK Health Center, the Department of Health and Wellness, Public Health, acute care, Continuing Care, Primary Care, Justice and a variety of community organizations and agencies. The program provides surveillance, outbreak management, pandemic response, quality and health care worker safety best practices guidance, creating OHSW-Infectious Disease specific policies, delivery of education and consultation as they relate to infectious disease prevention and management to Nova Scotia Health and other health care sectors.

Under the direction of the Manager, Infectious Disease Prevention & Management the Safety Assistant provides confidential support to the Infectious Disease Prevention & Management team.

Activities supported include:

• Respiratory Protection (FIT testing)
• Supporting the Occupational Health Nurses for fit testing services
• Communicable disease prevention and management support as it relates to fit testing

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Post-Secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field required
• Undergraduate degree is an asset
• Minimum of two years’ of relevant experience required
• Excellent computer skills; familiar with enterprise software systems; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Well-developed abilities and skills in modern office practices
• Demonstrated strong organizational and team skills with emphasis on decision making, problem solving, motivational and communication skills
• Ability to effectively determine day-to-day priorities and utilize foresight to ensure appropriate activities for self and recommendations for team members
• Ability to work effectively during periods of high activity and with varying personality styles and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to effectively meet and communicate in situations requiring tact and poise
• Proficiency in drafting detailed procedures, letters, reports, etc
• Actively listens and conveys understanding of customers’ requests such that their needs can be anticipated and satisfied
• Well-developed abilities with respect to problem solving required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Travel to other sites or throughout the province required. Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: NU02
Hourly Rate: $28.46 - $34.86
Annual Salary: $55,493 - $67,979

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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