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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways in Healthcare

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Humber River Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness team and provide executive authority and responsibility for ensuring strategies are implemented to promote a safe, healthy and well workplace where our staff, physicians, students and volunteers can work together to deliver innovative and compassionate healthcare in our community.

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work: Normal hours of work will be Monday - Friday. Evenings and work on weekends may be required based upon operational needs.
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site with occasional travel to Finch and Church site (as required)
Labour Group: Management

Reporting to the Corporate Director, Human Resources, the Director of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness (OHSW) will provide executive leadership and oversight to ensure the implementation of strategies that promote a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. This includes reducing the frequency and severity of workplace accidents and minimizing employee time lost due to illness or injury. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of quality management initiatives aligned with Humber River Health standards while ensuring the OHSW team prevents and addresses actual and potential Occupational Health and Safety risks. Your operational management expertise will ensure processes and practices are in compliance with legislative requirements and policies related to the health, safety and wellness of our staff and volunteers.

Our ideal candidate is an Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness leader with a graduate degree in health or business administration and comprehensive knowledge of all Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness related legislations and regulations. Experience with Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan (1980 and 1992 plan) also known as HOODIP is required. A track record of quality improvement implementation is essential along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

What will your day look like?

• In partnership with the Corporate Director, Human Resources, set and direct the planning process for Occupational Health and Safety Services.
• Ensure program elements support the principles of Disability Management including early intervention, consistent administrative practices, ongoing legislative compliance, and appropriate and productive workplace accommodations.
• Direct all functions, processes, and activities related to health/infectious disease surveillance, safety services, WSIB claims management, disability management, ergonomic services, employee health services, annual flu campaign, hospital's wellness program, and attendance management.
• Develop and implement action plans to maintain OHSW KPIs at the level outlined in annual corporate goals and objectives.
• Ensure quality programs are in place and aligned with corporate quality initiatives, including developing, implementing, and communicating comprehensive performance indicators to demonstrate quality and efficiency of HRH and the department.
• Provide oversight and direction to staff on the appropriate management of ill/injured employees, including direction on managing modified work processes and staff.
• Attend key corporate meetings and committees to provide OHSW updates. Liaise with and develop effective working relationships with relevant associations and educational institutions to keep up to date on current and emerging health care legislation, developments, and trends and assess their impact on the Hospital.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies, and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and programs for clinical areas in compliance with legislative requirements, aligned with annual goals and objectives to meet organizational commitment to quality and safety.
• Monitor clinical staff job descriptions and job plans for mandatory inclusion of OHSW requirements in continuing professional development and appraisals.
• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested, including consultative leadership for the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Report Hospital indicators in compliance with Ministry reporting requirements.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.