HSE Safety Advisor

Posting End Date: August 07, 2026
Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: Occupational Safety & Health
Department/Unit: Human Resources
Permanent
Anticipated shift: Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. The Occupational Safety and Health Officer is subject matter expert for health and safety consultation and responsible for the overall coordination of workplace activities associated with Southern Health-Santé Sud’s Workplace Safety and Health program, including integrating safe work procedures, developing and delivering training, hazard identification, and leading safety and health initiatives. The incumbent also supports Workplace Safety and Health committees, investigations/inspections, liaises with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of a Workplace Safety and Health program, including job hazard analysis, accident investigation, workplace assessments, WHMIS, and education program.

Post-Secondary Education in the area of Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources, Business Administration.
Registration as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or similar designation an asset.
Possess or successful achievement of professional safety designation (CRSP, CRST or acceptable related designation) within two years of hiring.
Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Workplace Safety and Health Act & Regulations obligations.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of other relevant provincial and national statutes and regulations, including but not limited to: relevant CSA and ANSI Standards, Workers Compensation Act, Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Personal Care Home Standards.
Demonstrated creative problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer systems and related software applications.
Ability to conduct public presentations and instruct on topics related to the position.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect, work with and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
May have to enter and navigate through active construction sites, confined spaces, and heights.
May work occasionally evenings, weekends and/or extended hours as necessary.
Will be required to regularly travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
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