Human Resources Advisor - Health & Safety - Mistissini

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL POSTING
Anichii iiyiyuu aschiihch kaa masinaasuutwaao niishtam kata wiyaamakanuuwich
Priority shall be given to qualified Cree Beneficiaries

NATURE OF WORK

Reporting to the Coordinator of Health, Safety & Peacebuilding , the HR Advisor, Health & Safety is responsible for the application of health & safety policies and programs in support of the Cree School Board (CSB) mission, vision and values, and to accompany the various CSB services in applying the policies and programs.

More specifically, the HR Advisor, Health & Safety, through the involvement of internal stakeholders, will contribute to develop, support and execute strategies, as well as perform operations and deliver solutions in the areas of health & safety as they apply to her/his field of activity.

The Human Resources Advisor, Health & Safety will develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (including the HR Advisor – Disability Management, school principals, Community Education Administrators, Material Resources, School Operations, Information & Technology, Human Resources team, etc.) in order to better identify needs and appropriate solutions regarding the management of health & safety as it pertains to the services provided by the Human Resources Department across the Cree School Board.

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS

General Responsibilities

Pursue own professional development in order to enhance personal and organizational capacity, as well as meet the changing needs of the organization.

Represent department and organization, as required.

Any other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Departmental responsibilities

Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives and action plans regarding the management of health & safety as it pertains to the services provided by the Human Resources Department across the Cree School Board.

Participate in the development and implementation of up-to-date efficient and effective systems, databases / files and administrative standards that respond to the needs of the school board.

Contribute to the development and implementation of health & safety processes, procedures, and policies and adapt these when necessary to specific contexts to help them attain compliance to CSB measures.

Participate in the development and implementation of relevant programs. Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend adjustments.

Establish and maintain effective communications and relations with employees, managers, other stakeholders across the CSB and external stakeholders.

Role-specific responsibilities

Develop awareness and information tools, as well as ensure that those provided by the CNESST are implemented appropriately and regularly within workplace areas (such as sanitation standards guides, quick reference guides, checklists and poster summarizing preventive measures, etc.).

Act as liaison between the CSB and the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB), the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) officials, and other services or external stakeholders, as it pertains to the services provided by the Human Resources Department.

Investigate workplace incidents and accidents with supervisors and schools, prepare the required documentation, and ensure corrective measures are implemented and followed up.

Manage CNESST claims and processes related to workplace injuries and occupational diseases, including follow-ups with employees, supervisors, schools and the CNESST.

Coordinate return to work, temporary assignment and accommodation following a CNESST claim, and support the HR Advisor – Disability Management with accommodation following an insurance leave.

Coordinate CNESST inspector visits, prepare responses to correction notices and other CNESST requirements, and ensure the required corrective measures are completed and followed up.

Provide resources and guidance for schools and services that should be implemented on an ongoing basis. Deliver health and safety training courses to promote health and safety.

Participate in the Wellness program, including administration of the Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Communicate on an ongoing basis with local CSB stakeholders so that proper procedures and tools are in place to ensure compliance with norms and regulations and to support in identifying risks in the workplace and developing action plans accordingly.

Participate in the development, implementation and annual update of the prevention program (programme de prévention) and related action plans, in line with the Act respecting occupational health and safety and the regime applicable to the education sector (identification, analysis and control of risks, including psychosocial risks).

Support the implementation of psychosocial risk and workplace violence prevention measures, including related training and awareness activities for managers and employees.

Analyze incident, accident and claims data and trends, recommend prevention measures, and contribute to health and safety performance indicators and reports.

Support the health and safety committees (CSS) and health and safety representatives (RSS), including training, meetings and follow-up of recommendations, and sit on committees as required.

Respond to calls and email inquiries related to workplace safety and health.

Support Material Resources Services and the CBHSSJB on the employee-related aspects of outbreaks and emergency situations, including communicating up-to-date health and safety information to staff.

May be called to perform any other related duties.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study (such as occupational health and safety, human resources or industrial relations) certifying a minimum three-year university program or hold a senior executive or senior staff position, excluding a manager position, in a board.

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge of the Act respecting occupational health and safety (LSST), the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (LATMP) and CNESST processes.

Experience in workplace accident investigation and CNESST claims management.

Experience developing and delivering training.

Fluency in English and French is required, Cree is a definite asset.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office essential.

Previous experience working with stakeholder engagement (communication, identification and implementation support) is an asset.

Previous experience implementing preventive measures in the context of health crises or outbreaks is an asset.
Experience with return to work and accommodation is an asset.

Strong technical knowledge in the relevant areas of Human Resources, specifically health & safety management.

Solid leadership skills with strong oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build trust.

Solid planning and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all levels and functions of the Cree School Board and to develop strong organizational knowledge and relationships.

Results oriented with problem solving abilities and attention to detail.

Ability to manage change.

Ability to build personal and organizational capacity through continuous improvement.

Ability to promote teamwork within and across departments.

Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations appropriately.

Willingness to travel.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS*

Permanent full-time position.

*Given the current salary regulations and guidelines at the Cree School Board, candidates from another Quebec School Board will be able to obtain a salary as per the scale above-mentioned. However, candidates that are not from the education sector are not eligible to a salary above the midpoint of the position's salary scale.

BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT

As soon as possible.