OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANT, FT

Reporting to the Manager of Occupational Health & Safety, the incumbent will provide assistance to the Occupational Health and Safety Department. Responsibilities will include: providing administrative support in a team-focused environment, maintaining an efficient and confidential record keeping system, arranging meetings, providing support to the Occupational Health and Safety Department and to the Joint Health and Safety Committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Office Administration field.
o 2-3 years' experience in an Administrative role or in Occupational Health & Safety.
o Experience using Parklane software preferred.
o Demonstrated proficiency in minute-taking.
o Advanced computer expertise in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access and Meditech required.
o Knowledge of process for conferencing calls, room booking, catering and article/information research.
o Ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
o Consistent and regular attendance required.
o Full vaccination in accordance with Niagara Health's Vaccination Policy.

Recruitment Specialist: Breanna Addabbo

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.