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Location

Victoria, BC | Canada

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Job description

Job Description:

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Partnerships and Communications, the Consultant, Medical Staff Health and Safety supports the Medical and Academic Affairs department with various agreements and new pieces of work. Deliverables and work outputs will be directly related to improving health and safety of Island Health Medical Staff. The role will work in collaboration with various positions across Medical and Academic Affairs (MAA), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and other external interest holders, as required.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a field such as occupational health and safety or related discipline, with a minimum of five (5) years' recent related experience working in a healthcare setting.

Valid BC Driver's License

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, policies and procedures, including sound knowledge of contemporary and best practice approaches in occupational health and wellness.
• Ability to perform effectively in a complex, changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive relationships and effectively work with others in a consultative/collaborative manner.
• Ability to maintain confidences on health and safety matters.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a PC utilizing MS Office software application.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative, multi-task and communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to interact with other effectively, often in highly charged emotional states. Ability to use facilitation, negotiation and diffusing skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of staff, union, and other internal and external clients.
• Ability to problem-solve using creativity.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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