About the Role
Join Sinai Health as a Mask Fit Tester, where your precision and care help set our high standards for safety. In this role, you'll directly contribute to safeguarding our healthcare workers by ensuring they are properly protected by well-fitting masks. A good entry point for a career in Occupational Health and Safety, this is an opportunity to blend technical skills with impactful work, perfect for those committed to making a tangible difference in workplace safety.
Responsibilities
- Complete health evaluation forms for workers identified to be fit tested for N95, half-face, or full-face cartridge respirators
- Conduct respirator mask fit testing in accordance with CSA Standards
- Provide accessibility options for those unable to utilize respirators needed for their position
- Provide training and instruction for Sinai Health people required to utilize alternative respiratory protection (e.g. controlled air-purifying respirator)
- Educate participants on respirator mask donning and doffing, etc.
- Sanitize/disinfect testing room and equipment
- Create, update and maintain mask fit records in accordance with the CSA standard and the Sinai Health Respiratory Protection Program
- Generate fit test certificates upon request
- Aid in maintaining mask fit testing compliance across the organization via manager outreach
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned
Requirements
- Successful completion of a high school diploma or currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline from an accredited educational institution
- Minimum of 6 months experience providing training in a group setting
- Previous experience in occupational health and safety
- Background in healthcare or a related field
- Proficiency with both quantitative and qualitative fit testing methods
- Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Proven attendance record
- Demonstrates an understanding and complies with safety related policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive workplace.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a dynamic health care environment
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Meticulous
- Accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Managing pressure
- Adapting to changes
- Self-starter
- Resilience
- Flexibility
- Proficiency with both quantitative and qualitative fit testing methods
- Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
Location
- Any Sinai Health site
Work Type
- Temporary contract
- Part Time
- Up to 24 Hours per week
Experience Level
- Minimum of 6 months experience providing training in a group setting
Education Level
- High school diploma or currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline
About the Company
- The Occupational Safety Team is responsible for supporting a safe and healthy workplace by developing and implementing health and safety programs which deliver high quality, evidence based best practices while ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other legislative requirements. They communicate, engage, and collaborate with management and employees to develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate occupational injuries, address safety concerns, and implement improvements. Responsibilities include conducting regular safety inspections, identifying and mitigating potential hazards, developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, providing safety training and education to employees, investigating accidents and near-miss incidents, supporting Joint Health and Safety Committees and promoting a culture of safety within the organization
