Health, Safety, and Wellness Specialist

at  Mohawk College

Health, Safety, and Wellness Specialist
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week
Home Campus: Fennell (Travel to other campuses as needed)
Pay Band: 10
Salary Range: $83,442 - $104,303
Posting Date: March 4th, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled
We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees. Supported by a new strategic plan we are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk. We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.
Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have:

• A minimum of 4 Year Degree in Allied Health with a specialization in mental health
• Five years of progressive experience in Health and Safety, Wellness and Psychological Safety
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse teams and internal clients to identify needs and designing and delivering solutions
• Experience in developing and updating training/education materials in various areas of wellness including psychological safety
• Knowledge of the Psychological Safety in the Workplace Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z1003-13
• Certification in Psychological Safety/Workplace Mental Health would be considered an asset
• Certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Standards
• A designation in OHS such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) would be considered an asset.
• Experience in developing and implementing an Ergonomic Safety Program including training, tools and standard operating procedures and completing ergonomic assessments and physical demands analysis
• Experience working in a unionized environment with Joint H&S Committees and Wellness Committees
• Time management and organizational skills
• Communication, negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of students, employees and the community

Mohawk College prioritizes recruiting and retaining diverse employees. With this in mind, the College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (905) 575 - 2047.
Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
For more information concerning the Mohawk College strategic plan, please see: strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following: