Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Consultant | Facilities Management and Operations (FMO)

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Consultant – Facilities Management and Operations (FMO) who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Location: This position is flexible within the Interior Health Region.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP
  
  

Salary range for the position is $88,990 to $127,923. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Join our team today!

How Will You Create An Impact

The Manager, Prevention for Workplace Health and Safety with accountabilities to the Director, Plant Services the WHS Consultant – FMO is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and sustainability of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs and resources for the FMO team.

This role supports a variety of regional and/or provincial projects related to framework development, process improvement, system integrations, program development and knowledge transfer within the assigned portfolio. Working in collaboration with internal and external partners, such as Health Authority leadership, Workplace Health and Safety, and WorkSafeBC, the WHS Consultant identifies needs and evaluates and recommends standards that help meet process and quality improvement objectives. This work includes leading the development of and making recommendations for improvement and evaluation of OHS programs and resources for FMO staff.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.

What Will You Work On

In partnership with Medical Affairs and FMO:

• Collaborates on developing an OHS framework and program for the FMO portfolio.
• Leads and participates in Plan-Do-Check-Act quality improvement cycles; develops and/or recommends tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes; and provides support to those with operational accountability in the design and/or redesign of processes, systems, and tools.
• Ensures OHS requirements are included in work processes and systems.
• Collaborates in the development of implementation plans that include education and training strategies.
• Provides consultation, education and interpretation of various guidelines and processes.
• Participates in local and provincial working groups to identify common challenges and to assess and identify needs.
• Travel to IH sites as requested, and attends provincial and local working groups to participate in collaborative initiatives and information sharing.
• Produces regular reports on the status of various initiatives for review and follow up.
• Participates in the development of communication strategies and promotional materials to enhance awareness and engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).