REQUISITION DETAILS:

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program: Human Resources
Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

ABOUT US:

VON provides home and community care to more than 10,000 people every day in Ontario and Nova Scotia. As a registered charity and not-for-profit, our organization is all about the difference we can make in people’s lives. Working at VON is more than just a job, its a career that impacts how Canadians live.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Director, Occupational Safety, Health & Wellness provides the strategic occupational safety, health and wellness direction for the enterprise and overall day to day leadership of the Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness specialist team. Leads, collaborates, innovates and provides solutions in matters of compliance, safety management and program practice such as Stay at Work (SAW), Return to Work (RTW), Accommodations, Long Term Disability, Injury Prevention and the VON Attendance Review Program (ARP). Oversees and leads all work related to workplace injuries and claims. Creates internal and external partnerships and leverages knowledge, best practices, and resources across the organization while engaging with leadership and stakeholders to drive safety, health and wellness success and effectiveness.

EDUCATION, DESIGNATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or Human Resources with a focus on Health and Safety.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in occupational health and safety, or human resources management (with a focus on Health and Occupational Safety), or related experience handling investigations, and complaint resolution.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of occupational safety legislation, health and safety best practices, work place hazards and control measures.