EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Halifax
Ergonomist
Large Workplace Services
2 Year Term Position
About Us
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is a dynamic organization
working to build a culture of workplace safety in Nova Scotia. With a vision of a Nova Scotia
safe and secure from workplace injury, the WCB provides workplace injury insurance to 18,800
employers and their 300,000 workers across the province.
For the first time in 2013, the WCB proudly received an award that recognizes Canada’s Top
Most Admired Corporate Cultures. It takes a place of honour next to awards for Canada’s Top
100 Employers (2012, 2013), Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers (2011 - 2015) and Nova Scotia’s
Top Employers (2009 -2015). We believe strongly in fostering a healthy workplace through
work/life balance and continually improving workplace safety, health and wellness for the
benefit of all our employees.
About the Role
If you are an individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity and is adaptable, selfsufficient and enjoys working in a busy and professional environment, we are looking for an experienced,
enthusiastic and professional individual to join our team as an Ergonomist. As an Ergonomist with WCB
you must be service-oriented, well organized and motivated by a challenge with a focus on helping the
WCB deliver excellent service to workers, employers and all workers’ compensation system stakeholders
in Nova Scotia.
Reporting to the Manager, Practice Leadership, the Ergonomist collaborates with the Ergonomics
Process Leader (EPL) on the ergonomics strategy for proper alignment and execution as set out by the
WCB Corporate Goals and Long Term Business Plan. The Ergonomist will facilitate the "participatory
ergonomics" approach, transitional duties and other relevant prevention and return-to-work education
processes with external customers and stakeholders; participate across functional lines to achieve
integrated services with our customers through education and promotion of prevention and return-to-work
services.
The Ergonomist is accountable for serving external customers by providing expertise in the discipline
of ergonomics and prevention with the goal of preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSI), improving
overall health, enhancing productivity, quality and morale in the workplace. The incumbent will provide
coaching services to Nova Scotia employers and workers on ergonomic matters, including the safe
design of workstations, tools, equipment, machinery and systems. The Ergonomist will provide
direction to employers and workers on injury reduction measures, based on sound ergonomic principles.
As safety champions, all employees are responsible for following safe work procedures; using personal
protective and safety equipment as required; knowing and complying with all regulations; reporting any
illness or injury immediately to their manager; reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions; and
cooperating with occupational health and safety initiatives. We are a scent reduced environment. WCB
champions safety and promotes a diverse and respectful workplace.
As an ideal candidate, you possess:
The successful candidate will be a university graduate (4-year) with a major in Ergonomics or Human
Factors Engineering or a related health care profession. Experience working in the field of ergonomics or
a related health care profession is required for this position. The successful candidate must be eligible for
certification through one of the International Ergonomics Associations’ (IEA) endorsed international
certification organizations (i.e. BCPE, CREE, etc.). Experience facilitating Participatory Ergonomics
would be an asset for this position.
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Travel is a requirement; must have a valid driver’s license and daily use of a dependable safe automobile.
The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to relate
complex concepts in a straight forward manner. The incumbent will be proficient in the use of MS Office
suite of computer applications and other office technology as well as telecommunications equipment
appropriate to the job function is required.
We offer a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $58,066 - $72,584
Please email your resume and cover letter as one document with your name and the job title in the
document title (Microsoft Word format) to hrdept@wcb.gov.ns.ca by 4 pm, January 8, 2016. In the
subject line of your email, please quote competition number: JV 89-15 EXT Ergonomist.
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
The WCB is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting and developing our employees. Visit
our website at www.wcb.ns.ca.
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