Ergonomist
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Search # 3115
On behalf of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia, we are looking for an Ergonomist to join their team in Halifax on a permanent basis.
By working to keep Nova Scotians safe, healthy, working and on the job, and supporting them when their lives are impacted by workplace injury, WCB Nova Scotia is contributing to a better province. Our vision is a Nova Scotia safe and secure from workplace injury, and we provide workplace injury insurance to 18,700 employers and approximately 300,000 workers across the province. The WCB is consistently recognized as a top employer in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia, and we have been honoured nationally as a Top 100 Employer and one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.WCB believes strongly in fostering a healthy workplace through work/life balance and continually improves workplace safety, health and wellness for the benefit of all their employees.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Practice Leadership, and the Ergonomist is responsible forproviding ergonomics coaching, direction, and consultation to Nova Scotia employers.The Ergonomist will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team toimprove overall health, productivity and quality in the workplace, and reduce musculoskeletal injuries, usinginjury reduction measures, participatory ergonomics, and other creative strategiesbased on sound ergonomics principals.
As the ideal candidate,you are a natural influencer withexcellent facilitation, training and consultation skills. Witha broad-based knowledge of human characteristics, limitations and capabilities, you have experience working in the field of ergonomics, and a proven ability to create readiness, build relationships, complete rapid cycle projects and produce results. You are comfortable delivering presentations, workshops and training, and usinga creative and engaging approach. A degree with a major in Ergonomics or Human Factors Engineering, and a recognized certification such as BCPE or CREE is required.
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