Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

Reporting to the Leader, the Client Partner, Exposure Prevention is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of authority-wide Occupational Hygiene programs. The Client Partner provides leadership to provincial, organizational and operational leaders and clinical staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of facility design standards, education and training, and equipment/product selection as it relates to Occupational Hygiene programs. The Client Partner works collaboratively to support strategic planning initiatives through designing, developing and leading research studies, exposure assessments and product evaluations and liaises with various external agencies to exchange best practice program and process innovations.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, implements and evaluates standards of practice, procedures and protocols for exposures arising in or from the workplace which may cause illness, disease, or significant discomfort for employees. These standards encompass anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling chemical, biological (communicable diseases, novel pathogens), and physical stresses (including radiation & noise) in the work environment.
  • Provides information on regulatory requirements, best practice and contributes expertise to inform the development of best practice documents as they pertain to occupational hygiene programs and services and applied through an evidence-based approach.
  • Provides leadership to and engages the Workplace Health team and department managers, supervisors and employees on: the interpretation and application of WorkSafeBC regulations, CSA/ANSI standards of practice, other applicable local, provincial and federal regulations and standards, appropriate intervention and/or prevention measures, and methods to report and record occupational hygiene issues.
  • Conducts initial and ongoing exposure monitoring to quantify exposures. Advises on effective control measures to limit worker exposures through the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and personal protective methods). Prepares relevant technical reports and recommendations.
  • Develops, implements and evaluates instructional programs and training materials to assist managers, supervisors and employees.
  • Organizes working groups representing key stakeholders to address prevention strategies for assessing, evaluating, and controlling hazardous exposures within Fraser Health and provincially.
  • Initiates, prepares, leads and/or participates in relevant research project proposals and submissions related to occupational hygiene issues.
  • Advises on the design of new construction and/or renovation projects, major changes in work practices and selection of new equipment in accordance with occupational hygiene regulations and standards of practice and in collaboration with relevant departments and user groups.
  • Develops communication strategies and promotional materials to enhance awareness and promote knowledge of occupational hygiene issues and encourage employee participation in the development of new initiatives.
  • Reviews and determines the impact of relevant articles in the collective agreements, human rights legislation and all other applicable external guidelines and regulations.
  • Represents the department on selected internal and external committees within the health authority and provincially.
  • Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    Master of Science degree in Occupational Hygiene or equivalent education plus five (5) years’ recent related experience (in healthcare environment preferred) including experience in program planning, implementation, evaluation and adult education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Registered member of appropriate professional organization (e.g. AIHA, ACGIH).

    Eligible for registration as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) and Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).

    Current valid Class V BC Driver’s License and unrestricted access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes.

    Skills and Abilities

    Demonstrates the LEADS capabilities of Leads Self, Engages Others, Achieves Results, Develops Coalitions and supports Systems Transformation.

    Professional/Technical Capabilities:

  • Working knowledge/understanding of the principles of adult education and skill in teaching and motivating a diversity of employees.
  • Working knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation and their application to the health care environment.
  • Proficiency in the use of personal computers.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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