Health & Safety Partner
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Shannex Incorporated
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number: J
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Job Title:Health & Safety Partner Job Category:
Health, Wellness, Safety and Legal Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Work Location:Corporate Number of Positions: 1
Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Health & Safety Partner to join our Health, Safety and Wellness team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramLife, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout the Opportunity
Helps to develop and maintain HSW policies, programs, guides, procedures, analytical reports, and communication materials based on emerging trendsProvides guidance, recommendations, and support for HSW issuesIdentifies organization-wide HSW concerns and recommends solutionsWorks with corporate teams (e.g., Learning & Development, Benefits, Emergency Management, Communications) to create health and safety resources, promote physical and psychological safety, and integrate safety into everyday operationsPromotes openness, transparency, and strong communication around health and safetyCreates strategies to manage compliance risks and conduct regular audits and follow-up inspectionsSupport new builds through the setup of safety boards, health and safety committees, and compliance-related requirements.Completes safety inspection of new builds, prior to opening, and identify any risks or opportunitiesStays current on regulatory changes and update programs to maintain compliance and due diligenceDelivers training and education to support injury and illness prevention and strengthen HSW awarenessAbout You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related disciplineMinimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Occupational Health & SafetyCanadian Registered Safety Professional / Technician (CRSP® / CRST®), or Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC®) would be considered an assetRegistered Occupational Hygienist (ROH®) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT®) would be considered an assetKnowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal occupational health & safety legislation and regulationsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams) with strong data analysis abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to the audience while considering privacy requirements, employee dignity, and organizational risk.Strong judgment, initiative, discretion, and tact in handling sensitive or complex situations.Ability to adapt to changing demands, priorities, and work environmentsStrong interpersonal and coaching skills, with a focus on effective client engagement and relationship-buildingPrevious work in…
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