What You'll Do

Reporting to the Employee Health & Labour Relations Manager, the Health, Safety and Wellness Specialist supports the management of workplace health and safety portfolios including disability management, workplace accommodations and corporate health and safety and wellness with a focus on proactive initiatives to enhance employee wellness. This position is heavily involved in the development and implementation of an organizational safety management system, with appropriate policies, procedures and processes, and ensuring that all County staff understand their workplace health and safety duties and have the tools and training to meet those duties. Contract duration: 12 months

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience • Degree or Diploma in Health and Safety or in a related field • Three years of experience developing, implementing, and overseeing Health and Safety programs • Experience working with all levels of staff in an organization Skills & Abilities • Ability to identify issues and recommend creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems • Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies • Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations • Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing • Experience working in a unionized environment • High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment • Experience working in a unionized environment • Proven ability to develop and implement training and development courses • Proven experience preparing and conducting post-implementation evaluations • Strong conflict resolution skills • Strong knowledge of industry specific health and safety legislation • Valid Class G Driver's License Assets: • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification

What We Offer
• Competitive Salary: $86,887-$102,229 per annum • Hours per week: 35 • Percentage in lieu of benefits • Vacation pay • OMERS pension with equal employer match • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Apply by: September 4, 2026

Join Us!

Your Career, Our Community: Let's build a Welcoming and Sustainable Bruce County Together! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities. At Bruce County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.