Ergonomist

Description

• Improving continually the Ergonomic programs and implementing these.
• Supporting managers, ER, HR and Occupational Health with accommodation requests.
• This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ergonomics program in-country, supporting employees through in-person and virtual ergonomics training. This role includes, but is not limited to:
• Providing support services to those working remotely and helping set staff up for home working.
• Effectively communicating and delivering on the Ergonomic & Health & Safety management system/s within a large organization through the provision of efficient and professional services.
• Working with EMEA Ergonomics Program Manager to ensure customer satisfaction, lead-time, and product quality are acceptable.
• Performing office ergonomics evaluations, risk assessments, conducting group training and workshops, development and marketing of the ergonomics program.
• Proactively engaging with business units in order to promote and develop the Ergonomics program.
• Documenting metrics based on set KPIs, tracking metrics and reporting monthly.
• Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reviews.
• You will continually anticipate opportunities for process improvement and be able to effectively communicate the benefits of any program improvements, while seeking innovative improvements.
• Providing employee education and coaching in safe work practices to prevent injury and illness.

Requirements

• 2+ years providing ergonomics services to a variety of work environments (e.g., office, lab, warehouse, and/or manufacturing) preferred.
• Innovation to manage the ergonomic programs.
• Good problem solving skills with ability to develop new ideas in order to provide innovative solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Manual Material Handling principles. QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor certification a bonus.
• Demonstrated experience in Industrial Ergonomics environments (manufacturing/lab/warehouse/Design) is a bonus.
• Familiarity with quantitative ergonomics risk-assessment techniques. Experience using multiple ergonomic evaluation tools (MAC, ART, RULA, REEBA etc).
• Knowledge of biomechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy and ergonomics engineering principles.
• Extensive experience in Office ergonomics. Demonstrated experience in completing office evaluations both in person and remotely.
• Completing Ergonomic risk assessments – desk based (VDU, DSE, workstation), as well as remotely.
• Experience working with basic computer programs such as Keynote, Excel etc.,
• Excellent project management skills, including the identification and scheduling of project deliverables, milestones, tasks and deadlines.
• Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Ergonomics and Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, or other related field.
• Proven presentation skills with ability to present technical information and concepts in order to initiate innovation, change and drive initiatives to successful completion both virtually and in-person.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, concise and technically correct written work products and reports.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, organisational, analytical, and influencing/interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPE) a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance