Supervisor, Occupational Health & Safety Full Time TradPO

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” 

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Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience

Reporting to the Director, Health and Safety and Compliance the incumbent will be responsible to lead all activities within the organization from occupational health and safety to WSIB Claims Management. The successful candidate will be the corporate expert regarding occupational health and safety regulations, enforcement and WSIB claims management, assisting in development, and implementation of safety policies, procedures and programs and promoting a culture of safety within the organization.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Responsible for identifying workplace hazards and trends in an industry and organizational wide basis.
• Oversee effective management of all aspects of WSIB claims, modified duties and return to work programs.
• Lead the Joint Health and Safety committees across organizations.
• Facilitate onboarding, and as-required supervisory training programs for health and safety purposes.
• Liaise with external agencies such as MOL, WSIB, and other safety organizations.
• Provide support, guidance ad supervisory oversight to our  WSIB Claims Coordinator, front desk staff and modified workers engaged in corporate support services.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety related filed. (infection prevention and control, occupational health , ergonomics) Joint Health and Safety Committee certification
• Related experience in a community or health care setting with understanding of industry trends.
• Solid knowledge of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (specifically Healthcare) and other applicable industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience with WSIB claims management process
• Demonstrated proficiency in communications, public speaking, group facilitation, organization skills and project management capabilities
• Knowledge of MS Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, Outlook, MS Teams)
• Investigative, analytical and problem -solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to client and family centered care

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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