Position Details: Current Rate of Pay: Min = $48.32/hr, Max = $56.03/hr
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head Office
Division: Human Resources
Business unit: Health and Safety
Travel: 40%
Existing Vacancy: Yes
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:The Specialist, Health & Safety provides advice, guidance and support at the divisional and business unit level regarding TRCA's Health and Safety Management Program, strategies, policies procedures and initiatives.
Major Responsibilities: - Ensures program compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards including the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines while coordinating and facilitating related education and training of employees.
- Develops policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures as required and in collaboration with business units
- Performs health and safety audits and evaluations, gap analysis, inspections, and assessments regularly to implement corrective actions, as required
- Collaborates with Learning & Development and operations in the identification, development, procurement, delivery and records maintenance of health and safety training, while ensuring legislative compliance
- Supports initiatives around health and safety accreditations e.g. COR certification
- Partners with the business unit management teams to address safety related issues, programs, policies, and procedures
- Ensures contractors are working within Health and Safety standards and possess relevant safety certifications
- Participates in and provides leadership and guidance to Joint Health & Safety Committees across the varying TRCA locations
- Supports management teams with investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, work refusals and provide recommendations for improvements
- Manages WSIB claims with a focus on early and safe return to work processes, accommodation, modified work
What will you need to succeed:Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Health & Safety Management, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
- Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
Experience - 4+ years of experience with health and safety program management
- Experience managing WSIB claims and supporting return to work protocols
- Experience developing and facilitating health and safety training programs
- Experience conducting safety audits and inspections
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies- Sound working knowledge of health and safety principles and practices
- Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
- Understanding of health and safety management systems for the purposes of managing organization wide health and safety documentation
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues
- Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other related legislation and standards
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
- Willing and able to travel to multiple offices, sites and projects
What TRCA has to offer you:As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA's core values by demonstrating the following behaviours;
integrity,
collaboration,
accountability,
respect, and
excellence (icare).
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:
- Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
- Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
- Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
- Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
- Provides unique TRCA Perks.
- Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
- Offers potential for career growth and advancement.
While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver's abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process. 
