Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Workplace Safety and Health

National Cancer Centre Singapore; Outram; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Canada is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager for Workplace Safety and Health. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting audits, and fostering a safety culture. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and relevant experience in healthcare. Join us to help create a safer environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in healthcare or equivalent high-risk settings.
• Strong knowledge of WSH regulations and healthcare safety standards.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and align WSH/OHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with WSH Act, Fire Safety Act, and healthcare safety regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate workplace incidents and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Health Sciences or related field

Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)

Fire Safety Manager (FSM) certification

ISO 45001 internal auditor certification

Job description

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Workplace Safety and Health

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre, attending to the majority of cancer cases in Singapore's public healthcare sector. We offer world class oncology care by having the best talent, doing robust clinical and translational research and leading education efforts to improve cancer outcomes. Join us to build a meaningful career and offer patients hope for a cancer-free tomorrow.

About the Role

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment in our ambulatory care and outpatient healthcare setting. This role involves implementing and monitoring workplace safety and health (WSH) systems while ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and alignment with organizational frameworks. You will play a key role in strengthening institutional ownership of WSH and supporting the development of a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and align WSH/OHS policies and procedures with institutional, cluster, and national standards
• Ensure compliance with WSH Act, Fire Safety Act, and healthcare safety regulations
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Investigate workplace incidents and prepare reports for management and regulators
• Conduct WSH/OHS Committee briefings and staff training programs
• Organize emergency drills and promote safety awareness through campaigns
• Support WSH/OHS Committee activities and liaise with departmental Champions
• Analyze safety data and identify trends to refine preventive strategies

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Health Sciences, or related field
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
• Fire Safety Manager (FSM) and ISO 45001 internal auditor certifications preferred
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in healthcare or equivalent high-risk setting
• Strong knowledge of WSH regulations and healthcare safety standards
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently

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