PERSONNEL OFFICER (1101)

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person, who designs, analyses, assesses and applies professional techniques in human resources with a view to ensure optimal performance.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Under the authority of the Coordinator - health, safety and quality of life at work, the incumbent supports the manager and his team in terms of work presence management in a comprehensive and participatory analysis approach to the work situation. More specifically, the incumbent actively participates in all activities relating to prevention in matters of occupational health and safety, and well-being at work. Based on the best practices in his field of expertise, he/she supports and collaborates in the identification of risks and in the implementation of preventive and corrective measures in order to ensure optimal management of health and safety in respect for practices, collective agreements and applicable laws and the well-being of employees. The incumbent develops and implements prevention and well-being programs targeting personnel, in collaboration with the various internal and external partners of the service.
This person acts an advisory support role for managers and employees in the management of occupational health and safety risks, work accidents, occupational diseases and well-being at work. To achieve this, the incumbent actively participates in the analysis of trends in prevention with the aim of making recommendations and developing appropriate strategies. In addition, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
Coordinate all programs and initiatives related to occupational health and safety; Act as a consultant for the interpretation and application of applicable laws, policies, procedures, and standards; Recommend internal policies, processes, and standards, and ensure their implementation across the organization; Develop and propose new strategies for the prevention of workplace accidents and incidents; Conduct risk assessments for workstations and tasks; Collaborate, when needed, with emergency measures teams or the infection prevention and control (IPC) service; Develop and oversee the implementation of prevention plans; Analyze work accident reports, investigate events, and submit recommendations to managers regarding preventive actions, corrective measures, and personal protective equipment (PPE), if necessary; Monitor and analyze prevention-related performance indicators; Ensure the ongoing update and accuracy of the workplace accident register; Act as the lead representative of the department in the joint workplace health and safety committee and its subcommittees; Coordinate and carry out preventive inspections across the organization’s various facilities; Manage the hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) for substances used in the workplace; Prepare and deliver information sessions to employees and managers; Perform duties in accordance with recommended organizational guidelines and best practices

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in administration, human resources management, industrial relations or any other university discipline related to the position;
• Training in occupational hygiene;
• Hold a certificate in occupational health and safety, an asset.

Experience:
• Three (3) years of experience in occupational hygiene.

Knowledge and Abilities:
• The outstanding customer approach;
• Recognized as a creative and innovative mobilizing leader;
• Good ability to work in a team by developing partnerships;
• Good analytical and synthesis skills;
• Good capacity in facilitating working groups;
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to occupational health and safety as well as collective agreements in force in the health and social services network;
• Knowledge of First Nations health / social services models, trends and issues is an asset;
• Knowledge of Cree culture, language and social and health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills;
• Excellent planning and decision-making skills;
• Good knowledge of the computer tools of the Office suite.

LANGUAGE
• Fluency in English and French;
• Fluency in Cree is an asset.
OTHER
• Willing to travel on a regular basis.