Safety Response Advisor - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Safety Response Advisor, where you'll ensure a safe environment for staff by managing workplace safety events and compliance. This position includes a strong focus on Occupational Health and Safety protocols, ideal for those committed to enhancing workplace safety practices and professional development. With competitive pay and benefits, discover a fulfilling career with Nova Scotia Health where your skills will be valued and utilized effectively.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• One year related experience in Occupational Health Safety & Wellness.
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation and best practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Support safe workplace practices by responding to safety events.
• Conduct data collection and entry for safety incidents.
• Assist in workplace injury reports and investigations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Presentation skills

Education

Grade 12

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Database software

Presentation software

Word processing software

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 202816
Location: Northern Zone,Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: PS NZ Health,Safety & Wellness
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% ) x 1
Management/Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Jul-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Safety Manager under Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness, the Safety Response Advisor is responsible for supporting a safe workplace for staff by responding to events relating to work place safety, SAFE line/SIMS data collection and entry, initiation of investigation to appropriate OHSW representative, referral of calls relating to workplace injury/illness specifically needle stick, Blood Body Fluid, reports of violence, air quality and safety concerns, completion of electronic WCB employer injury reports for time loss and medical aid claims.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Grade 12
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• One (1) year related experience in the area of Occupational Health Safety & Wellness
• Membership in good standing with professional or industry association if applicable is an asset
• Additional training/certification in areas of safety is an asset
• Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation, WCB Act, Human Rights Act and regulations as well as industry best practices
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development in OHS
• Excellent computer skills, familiar with enterprise software systems, database, presentation software, word processing and statistical analysis software.
• Demonstrated good organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to engage with others including employees, managers and stakeholders.
• Good presentation skills

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

Hours

Long Assignment Full-Time; 75 Hours Bi-Weekly.

Compensation and Benefits

$25.63 - $32.24 hourly
$49,988 - $62,874 annually

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.