Manager, Occupational Health Safety and Wellness

Posting Requisition #: 782
Permanent Full-Time position
Location: Sudbury Ontario

A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury Ontario: Canada’s happiest city! Surrounded by provincial parks and over 200 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 160,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive of Toronto; here, you will experience the balance of a challenging clinical career and a comfortable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Manager, Occupational Health Safety and Wellness to lead and guide staff while ensuring HSN has the expertise to develop, implement and maintain a Health, Safety and Wellness Management System for employees, with consideration for medical staff, volunteers, learners, contractors and affiliate organizations as required. The successful incumbent will also lead and direct the organization through practices that align with corporate objectives and priorities, while considering current and emerging legislation and best practices. They will also design and implement evidence-based and innovative corporate health and wellness approaches that enhance staff wellness, engagement and attendance.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a four (4) Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study or be a practicing regulated health professional. Preference will be given to candidates with a professional designation in Occupational Health and Safety (i.e. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Canadian Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)). A minimum of five (5) years’ managerial experience with demonstrated ability in effective leadership and coaching skills including a minimum of three (3) years’ of system level experience, preferably safety related and/or in a health care environment is required.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan through HOOPP and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.