Manager of Health, Safety, and Quality Assurance in Kenora, Ontario at Kenora Association for Community Living

Why KACL?

Since 1960, KACL has promoted inclusion and social justice in our community. We are a not-for-profit, charitable organization made up of some of the most compassionate, caring, and hardworking people you’ll ever meet.

We are one of the largest employers in Kenora, and our goal is to be the employer of choice by focusing on the fundamentals of safety, courtesy, teamwork, and inclusion.

As Manager of Health, Safety, and Quality Assurance, you will maintain the health and safety program to support a healthy and safe workplace for all employees, and you will develop and maintain a Quality Assurance Program to promote service excellence across all KACL programs. You will work collaboratively with KACL’s service delivery programs and Corporate Services departments to support the organization’s overall goals and initiatives.

• Analytical: You can identify and address issues and develop and implement solutions. You use data to make informed decisions.
• Objective: You believe in fairness, justice, and impartiality. You can leave your own feelings and interpretations at the door, and simply focus on the facts.
• People-Focused: You enjoy collaborating with others. You communicate effectively to ensure that everyone is aware of expectations.
• A Leader: You focus on leveraging the contributions of others to achieve meaningful results.
• Knowledgeable: You understand applicable legislation to support the organization to maintain compliance and create a safe working environment.
• Self-Aware: You regularly explore your own thoughts and emotions. You recognize your own strengths and weaknesses and dedicate time to work on both.

• Provide leadership throughout the organization in your oversight of the HSQA program.
• Promote a culture that champions the fundamentals of Safety, Teamwork, Courtesy, and Inclusion.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain KACL’s Health and Safety and Quality Assurance programs.
• Receive and review feedback and complaints and take appropriate action.
• Prepare annual Operational Plans for Health and Safety and for Quality Assurance.
• Act as a resource for KACL Managers and Supervisors to ensure that policies and procedures are known, understood, communicated to teams, and followed.
• Collaborate with other Corporate Services departments to provide integrated and efficient services to the entire organization.
• Provide leadership and expertise to inform and support management decision-making.

• Being part of a progressive organization that makes a real difference in our community.
• A positive, fun, professional team that needs and values your gifts and talents.
• Great medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, and our pension plan.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, and exploration of your gifts.

KACL is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes qualified applicants from the full range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.