About Us

St.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families. We are committed to delivering person and family centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Occupational Health Services is responsible for promoting employee health, wellness and safety to enable employees to attend to work. This includes conducting health surveillance programs, promoting illness/injury prevention and health education programs. In collaboration with leaders and professional peers, the incumbent has a key role in disability management, infection control, environmental safety and health, workplace hazards detection and development of workplace health strategies.

The Manager, Occupational Health Services is accountable for the Occupational Health Services team, and for the quality and delivery of Occupational Health Services. They follow regional, national and professional standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Registration:

• Nursing Diploma is required
• A current active practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) is required
• Occupational Health Certificate is a requirement of the position, we will consider candidates currently in process of completion.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is an asset
• Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certification in Occupational Health Nursing is an asset
• WRHA Health Services Management Certificate is an asset

Experience:

• Five years nursing experience is required, three of which were spent preferably in occupational health, or injury prevention setting
• Disability/case management experience required
• Experience supporting and participating in research related to occupational health
• Critical Incident Stress Management debriefing training/experience is an asset
• Experience in Human Resources Management
• Experience in project management, program planning, development and evaluation
• Financial and budgeting experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of occupational health and infection control issues within a healthcare environment, and application of principles and practices
• Solid understanding of required immunizations in particular within the Healthcare Sector
• Pandemic Planning experience is an asset
• Strong understanding of safety/health legislation
• Demonstrated ability for proactive approaches to injury reduction
• Experience advocating for health promotion

Personal:

• Ability to effectively deal with all levels of staff in a supportive, positive manner
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical conduct, reliability and initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management and Human Resource Services staff and provide sound advice and recommendations
• Previous experience in a formal supervisory or leadership role required (i.e. including the responsibility to lead selection processes, train and direct staff, provide feedback, lead performance change, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Ability to support interests of the employee and the manager to provide client-focused care and services
• Promotes and observes confidentiality practices as related to employee personal health information
• Ability to prioritize workload, recognizes limitations of own abilities and seeks direction and consultation as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Computer competency

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resource Services, the Manager, Occupational Health Services is responsible for:

1. Clinical Care Management: The Manager engages in activities that promote a positive, safe and healthy work environment and provides quality professional services by:

• Leading the performance and well-being of the RTW/Case Management Specialist, the Occupational Health Services Nurses, and the Occupational Health Administrative Assistant.
• Leading the day-to-day operations of all Occupational Health functions including the Immunization and Tuberculin Testing Program and Case Management Program.
• Providing case management support/coverage.
• Acting as a resource for managers and employees in attendance management program relative to injury and illness management.
• When required, conducting employee injury scene investigations in collaboration with Program Managers, Safety and Risk Management.
• Collaborating with Risk Management regarding organizational health and safety programs.
• Providing clinical guidance to managers related to staff health and wellness.
• Supporting reviews of new hire requirements/practices that are consistent in health industry.
• Following up on employee communicable disease exposures (Blood and Body Fluid exposures).
• Participating in monthly Regional Occupational Health Nurse meetings and shares updates with the organization as needed.

2. Human Resource Management & Safety: The Manager works in collaboration with Human Resource Services to ensure following duties are maintained in a safe, respectful and effective manner:

• Recruiting, interviewing and hiring staff in accordance with Occupational Health needs, guidelines and contractual obligations.
• Providing initial orientation and training to new staff; ensuring that core competencies are achieved and maintained.
• Ensuring that staff are aware of expectations of their roles and responsibilities.
• Identifying areas in which staff require further training and arranges educational and instructional programs to address areas of improvement.
• Coordinating the Occupational Health Services Nurses' assignments and relevant services.
• Providing direction, supervision and assistance to the Occupational Health Services staff, including formal and informal feedback. This includes coordinating regular formal performance appraisals.

3. Financial Resource & Facility Management: The Manager is responsible and accountable for the budget assigned to cost area; as well as ensures area has required resources to carry out required roles and responsibilities by:

• Managing the Occupational Health Services cost centre and preparing annual budget for approval.
• Optimizing the use of existing occupational health resources (human, equipment, supplies and funds).
• Interpreting and uses the financial and workload reports and trend information to make decisions about staffing levels, services offered, equipment purchases, etc.
• Assessing Occupational Health Services needs and providing recommendations regarding the procurement, allocation, distribution and efficient utilization of all Occupational Health Services resources.

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:
The Manager, Quality Management and Process Improvement:

Occupational Health Services manager is proactive in approaches to managing quality services and to ensuring continual evaluation and improvement (where necessary) in process and service delivery.

Organization Planning and Development:

The Manger, occupational Health Services works directly with HR Director and other organizational stakeholders to ensure service areas meets and or exceeds regional, provincial national standards.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.