OHS Leadership Program

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

OHS Leadership Program

The Workers Compensation Board of PEI is seeking high school students (two per school) to become Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) leaders. OHS leaders, upon successful completion of the program, will be awarded $500 ($1,000 per team). We recommend that you apply in teams of two to increase your likelihood of a successful application to the program. We will select and notify each school’s leadership team by Friday, October 5, 2018.

Application to the program is open until Friday, September 28, 2018.

OHS Leaders are required to:

Attend a one-day orientation and training session at the Hunter River Community Center on Friday, October 19, 2018 (mileage will be paid). This is a PD day, so you will not be missing class.
Work as a leadership team at your school to organize four events, spaced out between November and March. These events/activities will help to raise awareness among other students about workplace health and safety.
Work under the guidance of the Youth Education Consultant and maintain a social media presence to promote workplace health and safety, and your OHS events.
Document events/activities and produce a year-end summary of what you did.

An eligible applicant:

Is in Grade 11 or 12
Is good at connecting with other students and coordinating with school staff
Is interested in learning, and helping others to learn, about how to stay safe at work
Plans to pursue further education/training sometime after high school
Applies in partnership with another eligible student, or is willing to work with an assigned partner

There must be two successful applicants for the program to be run at any school.

How do you apply?

Team application form (2 students who plan to work together)/formulaire français
Individual application form (1 student who is willing to work with an assigned partner)/formulaire français
Submit your entry by September 28, 2018

Submitting your application

EMAIL:
Step 1: Download the application form
Step 2: Fill out the pdf (and "save" as you go)
Step 3: Save form as: Your Name(s)_School Name
Step 4: Attach completed application form to an email to: ohs.youthed@gmail.com

TEXT:
Step 1: Print the application form
Step 2: Fill out by hand
Step 3: Take a photo and text image to cell number provided on application form

If you have any questions about the OHS Leadership Program or application process, please contact the Youth Education Consultant:

Email: ohs.youthed@gmail.com
Phone (landline): 902-368-6357

Click here for a news release form last year's OHS leadership group.

October 16, 2018

Workplace Bullying and Harassment Awareness Week

October 15-21, 2018 is being recognized as Workplace Bullying and Harassment Awareness Week in Prince Edward Island. The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning will recognize this week to help bring awareness to psychological hazards that may exist in workplaces. “Workplace bullying and harassment has become an emerging issue for employers and workers,” said Stuart Affleck, Workers Compensation Board Chair. “Our goal is to help workers and employers promote safe and healthy workplaces.” A new resource, developed by the WCB, is meant to help kick start the conversation. The publication on Harassment in the Workplace provides information to help employers and workers to learn more about what harassment looks like, and the impact it can have on the workplace. The postcard also showcases what employers and workers can do to help keep their workplaces psychologically healthy and safe. The new resource is available on the wcb at wcb.pe.ca/workplaceharassment. “This week is important for all Islanders to get involved in,” said Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Sonny Gallant. “By supporting our employers and workers, we create stronger, positive and resilient communities and a better province for everyone.” In an effort to provide information and education, there will be several workshops for employers and workers during the week. On October 17, there will be a workshop in Summerside for employers and workers on “Respectful Workplaces” and on October 18, there will be a workshop in Charlottetown for employers on Workplace Bullying and Harassment. Please check the WCB calendar of events at wcb.pe.ca for session dates and locations. For more information and additional resources on bullying and harassment in the workplace, visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) website at https://www.ccohs.ca/topics/wellness/violence/.

October 10, 2018

Workshop: Bullying and Harassment

Free Workshop for Employers on Workplace Bullying and HarassmentThis half day interactive workshop is designed to create awareness and to address the impact of bullying and harassment in the workplace. Employers will learn more about how to:identify what workplace bullying is and is notunderstand the impact on the individual and the organizationassess and address toxic culturesimplement a trauma informed/psychologically safe work environmentThursday, October 18th, 1-4 p.m. Delta Prince Edward HotelTo register, call 368-5697

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