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Reporting to the Provincial Manager, Patient and Staff Safety, the Safety Consultant is accountable for the application of safety principles to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of Agency employees and the patients/clients the organization services as well as to coordinate the administrative function of the Agencys Safety Program. The Safety Consultant is the agent of the Agency in directing compliance with all safety, environmental and other relevant legislation and accreditation standards. The Safety Consultant contributes to the physical and mental well-being and the productive work performance of all staff members through the development, administration and evaluation of a comprehensive Safety Program throughout the Agency. The Safety Consultant will provide leadership and direction in safety practices by assisting Agency managers and staff, OH&S committees and departments/divisions in developing health and safety processes, structures and activities that meet their specific requirements and comply with legislative requirements. The goal of these activities is to control risk, preserve Agency resources and promote safe environments for staff and safe patient care.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Certification
Additional Skills
- Provide information to employers, employees and general public
Specific Skills
- Investigate outbreaks of diseases and food poisoning
- Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
- Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
- Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
Work Setting
- Hospitals and health institutions
Type of Inspection and Investigation
- Work related accidents
- Sanitary conditions
- Radiation emissions
- Radiation emitting devices
- Medical devices
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