Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Position Summary:

The Junior Health and Safety Specialist supports the development and maintenance of a safe environment for staff, patients, volunteers, physicians, medical professional staff, midwives, students and visitors by providing administrative and operational support to the Health, Safety & Wellness team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with an interest in healthcare safety compliance, risk reporting, and documentation in a dynamic clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and documentation of health and safety programs aligned with healthcare regulations, legislation and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of workplace incidents, workplace violence reports, safety inspections, and training attendance in compliance with Ministry of Labour (MOL), WSIB, and Accreditation Canada standards.
• Support the organization of staff safety training (e.g., WHMIS, PPE use) including, Mask fit, scheduling, tracking attendance, and preparing materials.
• Perform walk-throughs in clinical and non-clinical areas to observe and record hazards or unsafe conditions; escalate findings to the Senior Specialist.
• Track and distribute safety communications, bulletins, and required postings across hospital departments, including web based updates.
• Provide administrative support for the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), including preparing agenda, meeting minutes and follow-up action tracking.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new healthcare staff with respect to safety orientation and any preplacement requirements and follow – up as required
• Organize and maintain records of fit testing, immunizations, and return-to-work clearances as needed.
• Assist other members of Health, Safety & Wellness as required
• Other administrative duties as assigned
• This position will occasionally back up the Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Qualifications:

• Degree or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Human Resources or a related field of study.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is an asset (e.g., hospital, clinic, long-term care).
• Familiarity with legislation (OHSA, WSIB, Public Health, Infection Prevention and Control protocols and Employee Standards Act) etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic reporting systems (e.g., RL6, Parklane).
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality in a clinical environment Strong customer service skills.
•  Proven ability to work effectively amongst cross-functional teams in a unionized environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted