Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

• *Plan Management, Implementation, and Support**:
• Provides leadership and guidance with respect to health and safety programs
• Work collaboratively with JHSC and all levels of the Association to build upon our culture of safety
• Inspect workplaces for adherence to safety, health, and the environmental regulations
• Design and manage an effective workplace inspection program with regular evaluation
• Develop and evaluate a comprehensive health and safety training/education program to meet the safety learning needs of all employees
• Conduct risk assessments and routine site visits bringing hazards and substandard items to the attention of the JHSC and management
• Collaborate as an expert partner with JHSC and management to identify potential and actual hazards and conditions and recommend effective control measures
• Work collaboratively with management and employees with incident investigation, corrective actions, and reporting
• Support the OHS team on WSIB and RTW claims
• Evaluate effectiveness of H&S programs including conducting audits
• Develop policies, procedures, reports, and safe operating procedures in collaboration with management
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Health and Safety law under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and knowledge of trends and best practices in the Developmental Services Sector
• Conduct and maintain a literature review of current best practices (including applicable CSA Standards), guidance documents, legislation and other supporting documents as it relates to health and safety.
• *QUALIFICATIONS**
• *Education & Training**
• Secondary school diploma plus completion of a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Undergraduated degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Health Sciences and/or related field is considered an asset.
• Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional would be seen as equivalent to the educational requirement.
• *Experience**
• A minimum 3 - 5 years of previous experience successfully supported leaders and/or frontline staff in the administration of a Health and Safety Management system
• Prior experience working in programs to promote safety and/or mental health including working knowledge of Psychological Health and Safety Standards
• Experience in coordinating projects of various complexity and communicating status to stakeholders an asset.
• *Technical Skills & Knowledge**
• Ability to conduct research, gather data and prepare detailed analysis and reports related to Occupational Health and Safety
• Ability to effectively develop and deliver safety related training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet Explorer.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Working knowledge of Community Living Toronto’s collective bargaining agreement and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish rapport and work with a diverse group comprised of both management and staff.
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $59,000.00 per year

• *Benefits**:
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday