Occupationnal Health and Safety Advisor (AGP) – Shriners Children’s

Title of the Job: Occupationnal Health and Safety Advisor (AGP)

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: Company Overview:Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada provides ultra-specialized short-term orthopedic care to children in Quebec, other Canadian provinces, the United States and around the world. Affiliated with the Réseau universitaire intégré de santé et service sociaux McGill (RUISSS), the hospital promotes excellence and innovation in care, teaching and research. Working at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada means working in a patient and family centered care environment where there are many opportunities for professional development. You will work in an innovative, creative and multidisciplinary environment focused on improving the quality of life of children and their families.With its committed and dedicated staff of 400 employees, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada has been helping children reach their full potential for almost 100 years.Job Overview:Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, participates in all activities of the Occupational Health and Safety Department to ensure optimal management of health and safety and files in accordance with internal practices and attendance management policies.Administration aspect: The advisor is responsible for managing wage-loss insurance, employment injury (CNESST), Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and Crime Victims Compensation (IVAC) files, among other plans.Prevention component: the advisor participates in the application of occupational health and safety regulations and standards, and in the promotion of all aspects of prevention in the workplace.The advisor provides support and advice to managers and employees on all aspects of attendance management and prevention. They act as the employer’s representative in the various files they manage.In addition, they are called upon to manage and participate in complex or large-scale organizational projects in conjunction with the Human Resources Director. Responsibilities:General responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development, application and updating of standards, systems, management policies and programs inherent in OHS management mandates, in compliance with legal and administrative obligations;
• Contributes to the preparation of agreements with other establishments, organizations and contractors for the conduct of its management activities, has them approved by its immediate superior and ensures their application;
• Ensures and coordinates the employer’s representation in OHS matters, both inside and outside the establishment, in agreement with its immediate superior.

Specifique responsibilities:Administration component:

• Responsible for the medico-administrative management of disability files in a rigorous, fair and transparent manner, while ensuring compliance with collective agreements, employment contracts and applicable laws;
• Acts as the first line of contact when employees and managers request information on the application of collective agreements and employment contracts, or on legislation relating to the management of work attendance or occupational health and safety;
• Analyzes medical certificates for eligibility under the various plans and codes them for payroll purposes;

Develops strategic plans for each of its files with a view to a prompt return to work;Prepares expert reports and photocopies the relevant file;Follows up on medical clinics;Proposes to the attending physician progressive returns to work, light work, temporary assignments or the recommendations of the designated physician or an expert physician; also forwards a copy of the expert opinion;Ensures the management of temporary or permanent reassignments of employees for wage-loss insurance disabilities, those related to work-related accidents, and for preventative withdrawals under the Safe Motherhood Program;Initiates and monitors medical arbitration procedures; * Studies work accident declaration and analysis reports, and submits recommendations to the persons concerned;Makes the necessary contestations in the various plans;Makes cost-sharing requests to the CNESST;Acts as the employer’s representative in disputes, ensuring that administrative and legislative rules are applied in accordance with the standards set out in collective agreements, good management practices and legislation in the field, case law and currents relating to provisions specific to disability absences), and this, in relation to its competencies, ensures follow-up in relation to the various instances, refers and assists the attorney when required (litigation, conciliation or arbitration); * Validates the absenteeism rate table and forwards cases of excessive absenteeism to the various stakeholders.

• Analyzes management indicators and informs the Human Resources Manager of any particular situation;

Ensures compliance with the law, regulations, rules and procedures relating to work-related accidents and illnesses;Provides appropriate recommendations to department heads regarding employees’ functional limitations;Participates with all parties involved in the preparation of various control files and medical or legal challenges relating to occupational health and safety;Prevention component:

• Participates in the promotion and coordination of prevention activities;
• Establishes and maintains communication links with unions, Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail inspectors, the Association sectorielle paritaire (ASSTSAS), the CLSC, the Centre patronal de SST, consultants, immediate superiors and any other occupational health and safety stakeholders;
• Participates in activities relating to employee health and safety, with the aim of preventing occupational illness and accidents, and promoting and improving their occupational health and safety;
• Develops, recommends, organizes and delivers the information sessions and training programs for management and staff required to implement, apply and achieve the objectives;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations and/or administration or nursing, combined with a certificate in occupational health and safety or significant experience in occupational health and safety;
• Minimum of three (5) years’ experience as an occupational health and safety advisor
• In-depth knowledge of the various laws governing occupational health and safety;
• Knowledge of the various collective agreement provisions relating to his or her field.;
• Knowledge of Logibec and the Microsoft Office suite
• Autonomy;
• Rigorous and caring management;
• Comprehension of French and English and oral proficiency in one of the two languages with some ability to make oneself understood for the language to be improved;
• Customer focus and partnership

Type of position: Permanent Full-time (35 h/w)Salary: $26,66 – $45,70 per hour according to years of experience.Benefits: As a private establishment within the health and social services network, we offer the same conditions as the public sector, including a pension plan (RREGOP), 13 statutory holidays per year, 9.6 sick days per year, group insurance, 4 weeks’ vacation after one year, and an employee assistance program. In addition, you’ll enjoy free parking (under certain conditions) or a discount for using public transport (Opus card), support for work-life balance, an affordable cafeteria, a gym, a corporate discount program and a social club.Working at Shriners Hospital for Children – Canada means working in a family-oriented environment, offering opportunities for learning, professional development and the chance to make a difference.Interested in working with us? Apply now!The use of the masculine gender in this document is intended solely to lighten the text. The Shriners Hospital for Children – Canada is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people.

Company Name: Shriners Children’s

Salary: $26.66 – 45.7 per hour

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