Job Description

Promotes a safety culture to eliminate musculoskeletal occupational injuries.Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Key Accountabilites:

• Develops a musculoskeletal injury prevention program for VCH staff, in conjunction with other team members, based on a needs assessment. Performs activities such as reviewing the learning needs through observation of work activities, discussing with unit/department/site supervisor/staff, and analyzing departmental statistics and Worksafe BC data, including costs.
• Selects appropriate modules/materials and/or develops training modules/materials to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Enhances the MSIP learning system by providing material in a number of formats, including training sessions and online courses.. Utilizes proactive facilitations skills to respond to the needs of the stakeholders.
• Develops and/or updates patient/client handling procedures by methods such as reviewing WSBC requirements, analyzing applicable VCH site statistics for musculoskeletal injuries, writing/revising procedures, and working with management to ensure that procedures are current and implemented as required.
• Assesses the effectiveness of musculoskeletal injury prevention programs by methods such as analyzingWSBC and injury statistics, and conducting periodic audits of work activities
• Participates in departmental and team strategic planning incorporating the organization’s vision, values, goals and corporate plan by methods such as identifying trends and opportunities, consulting with customers, analyzing outcome data, and providing input and/or recommendations to contribute to thereduction musculoskeletal injury issues, including development of policies and programs and assessment of educational needs which support quality client and family centred care.
• Collaborates with other Workplace Health team members to coordinate activities related to musculoskeletal injury prevention by attending meetings and providing expert technical advice.
• Participates in departmental planning by providing input with respect to the musculoskeletal injury prevention program's mandate and operational requirements.
• Supports frontline leadership training by participating in collaborative opportunities such as the Safety Coaching program. Participates in planning and delivery of frontline leadership training and provides ongoing support to staff to insure successful outcomes and drive a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Participates in the development of authority-wide policies relating to musculoskeletal injury prevention and related equipment by methods such as reviewing WSBC requirements, researching current literature andprograms in other sites/health authorities, analyzing injury statistics for designated area, and drafting policies for approval.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of musculoskeletal injury prevention by methods such as reviewing journals, videos, publications and WSBC regulations/requirements, attending seminars/lectures, and identifying new theories/trends/programs to ensure that information provided to the organization is accurate, current and complete.
• Provides consultative services to community groups by methods such as meeting with community members, providing information and referring to various resources to share musculoskeletal injury prevention knowledge.
• Demonstrates effective Project Management skills when approaching a new task or initiative related to Program development and implementation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).ORCurrent full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).Local area travel requires use of a personal vehicle for which mileage is reimbursed.Skills:• Facilitation• Education and training• Verbal and written communication and engagement• Systems thinking• Influence• Safety culture and practices• Current computer literacy in Excel, Power Point, WordKnowledge:• Anatomy and physiology• Ergonomics• Musculoskeletal injury • Task analysis• Rehabilitation• Health care jobsThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.