Specialist, Health & Safety
Req ID: 25056
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 05/11/2024
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Safety, the successful candidate will provide health and safety related guidance, assistance and internal client service to various Divisions or Departments throughout The City of Mississauga. This role will assist with all aspects of occupational safety compliance and continual improvement efforts of the applicable Divisions through hazard identification, communicating recommendations and assistance with implementation of applicable controls.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide expert advice, guidance, recommendations and direction where necessary to all levels of Divisional Management with regards to occupational safety
• Act as an advisor/consultant to the various Divisional Joint Health and Safety Committees(JHSC)
• Ensure all necessary client groups are informed of relevant changes or updates to applicable legislation from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)
• Maintain, interpret and communicate monthly/ quarterly safety metrics including Incident/Accident frequency on a regular basis to the Divisional Leadership Teams & JHSC's
• Work in conjunction with the other departmental Safety Specialists to develop and recommend safety protocols and procedures for Corporate improvements or Divisional alignment
• Develop & deliver safety training and awareness materials and programs as well as manage external safety training providers
• Provide Supervisor's with support in conducting employee safety related investigations
• Review all divisional reported Incident/Accidents and Manager/Supervisor corrective actions for report requirements (cause, category, incident description)
• Conduct corporate or divisional needs and/or requests with hazard/risk assessments
• Participate in MLTSD inspections, investigations and provide assistance with order compliance as applicable Attend work sites and facilities in-person as well work remotely (from home) when required
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
• Must have a post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline
• A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) Designation, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) would be considered an asset
• Minimum 3-5 years in progressive experience related to occupational safety
• Experience in occupational health and safety in a transit related environment is preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in writing and implementing specific work procedures and conducting customized training programs
• Experience in a consulting/advisory role to a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is preferred Experience in the investigation of non-compliance with occupational safety and HR policies and procedures is preferred
• Experience or knowledge of the development and implementation of a Health and Safety Management System is preferred
• Computer literacy in MS Office including; Excel, Word , Outlook, PowerPoint, Share Point and web based safety reporting systems and tools (e.g incidents, inspections, training and staff screening)
• Ability to anticipate, recognise and respond to both critical non-critical situations calmly, professionally and effectively in both union and non-union environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills specially strong writing skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with delivering basic driver training and completing basic on-road G Class driver evaluations
• Must have a valid G class driver's license, with an acceptable driving record.
In alignment with the City's Disconnecting from work policy this role will be required to work outside of the established working hours for urgent, unforeseeable circumstances, emergencies, or based on the operational requirements of the section.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 86,858.00 - $ 115,812.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/HR Division , Healthy Workplace
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
