Health&SafetyCoordinator
PS-DepartmentSupportRegularFullTime
Markham,ON,CA
SalaryRange:$76,489.00To$92,677.00Annually
DepartmentandCommission:PeopleServices,OfficeoftheChiefAdministrativeOfficer
Affiliation:Non-Union
VacancyType:Replacement
PostingDate:September19,2026
ApplicationDeadline:October11,2026
AbouttheCityofMarkham
TheCityofMarkhamisconsistentlyrankedamongCanada’stopmunicipalemployers.In2026,theCityreceiveditssixthconsecutiveCanada’sBestEmployersrecognitionfromForbesandStatistaInc.,placingthirdamongmunicipalitiesand15thoverallinGovernmentServices.Anaward-winningmunicipality,Markhamisrecognizedforitsleadershipinsustainability,innovativeurbanplanning,andstrongfiscalmanagement.Servingadiverseandgrowingcommunityofmorethan370,000residents,Markhamcombinesrichheritagewithavibrantlocaleconomyandoffersemployeestheopportunitytocontributetomeaningful,impactfulworkthathelpsstrengthenthecommunityweserve.
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JobSummary
TheHealth&SafetyCoordinatorisresponsibleforsupportingthedevelopment,implementation,andcontinuousimprovementoftheCity’soccupationalhealthandsafetyprogramsandsystems.Thisroleprovidessupporttoensurecompliancewithapplicablehealthandsafetylegislation,whileadvancingaproactivesafetyculturefocusedonprevention,riskreduction,andemployeewell‑being.Workinginacomplex,multi‑site,project‑driven,andunionizedenvironment,theCoordinatorpartnerswiththePeopleServicesteam,Cityleaders,Employees,multipleJointHealth&SafetyCommittees,contractors,andexternalstakeholderstodriveeffectivesafetypractices,manageworkplaceincidentsandclaims,anddeliverimpactfultrainingandprogramsacrosstheorganization.
KeyDuties&Responsibilities
Health&SafetyCompliance
- Supportthedevelopment,implementation,review,andcontinuousimprovementoftheCity’shealthandsafetyprograms,policies,procedures,standards,andsafeworkpractices.
- ContributetotheevolutionoftheCity’shealthandsafetymanagementsystemandoverallsafetystrategy.
- EnsureorganizationalcompliancewiththeOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct(OHSA),WorkplaceSafetyandInsuranceAct(WSIA),andrelatedlegislation.
- Coordinateandsupporthealthandsafetyprograms,includingworkplaceinspections,hazardassessments,contractorsafety,confinedspaceentry,workplaceviolenceprevention,andfirstaidcompliance.
- ConductcomplianceauditsandgapassessmentstoensureadherencetoOHSA,applicableregulations,standards,andcorporaterequirements.
- Monitorlegislativechanges,emergingtrends,andbestpractices,recommendingprogramenhancementstomaintaincomplianceandsupportcontinuousimprovement.
RiskManagement&IncidentPrevention(Operational)
- Conductworkplaceinspections,audits,hazardassessments,andjobhazardanalysesacrossmunicipalfacilities,operationalworksites,andactiveproject/constructionsites.
- Leadorsupportincident,injury,andnear‑missinvestigations,includingroot‑causeanalysisandcorrectiveactionimplementation.
- Whereneeded,supportleadershiptoverifycontractorcompliancewithmunicipalsafetyexpectations,project‑specificrequirements,andregulatoryobligations
- Coordinateoccupationalhygieneandexposuremonitoringinitiatives(noise,chemical,biological,ergonomic,indoorairquality).
- Supportemergencypreparednessplanning,drills,andresponseactivities.
- Provideadvicetoleaders,projectmanagers,andemployeesonhazardidentification,riskmitigation,andsafeworkprocedures.
Training,Education&Culture
- Identifylegislatedtrainingrequirementsandsupportorganization‑widecompliancewithmandatorytrainingprograms.
- Develop,coordinate,anddeliverhealthandsafetytrainingprograms,includingorientations,project‑sitesafetybriefings,andinstructor‑ledsessions.
- Promoteacultureofsafetythroughengagement,communication,andawarenessinitiatives.
- Supportcontinuousimprovementoflearningsystemsandtrainingcompliancetracking.
Committees&StakeholderCollaboration
- ProvideleadershipandcoordinationsupporttomultipleJointHealth&SafetyCommittees(JHSCs),includinginspections,meetings,andfollow‑upactions.
- ActasatechnicalresourcetoJHSCsanddepartmentalleadersregardinglegislativerequirementsandhealthandsafetybestpractices.
- Supportdepartmentalleadersinmeetingtheirduediligenceandhealthandsafetyresponsibilities.
- Buildeffectiverelationshipswithemployees,unions,supervisors,contractors,andexternalpartners.
Wellness&OrganizationalSupport
- Supportprogramsrelatedtopsychologicalhealthandsafety,workplaceviolenceandharassmentprevention,andemployeewellness.
Reporting&Analytics
- Maintainsafetydata,documentation,andrecordsrequiredtodemonstratelegislativecomplianceandduediligence.
- Trackandreportonleadingandlagginghealthandsafetyperformanceindicators.
- Monitorcompliancetrendsandpreparerecommendationstoimproveorganizationalperformance.
- Preparereports,dashboards,andanalysistosupportdecision‑makingandcontinuousimprovement.
WSIB&DisabilityManagement
- SupportthePeopleServicesteamandtheOccupationalHealth&SafetyNursetocoordinateWSIBclaimsmanagement,includingreporting,documentation,andcasemanagement.
- SupportthePeopleServicesteamandtheOccupationalHealth&SafetyNursetofacilitatereturn‑to‑workandmodified‑dutyplanningincollaborationwithkeystakeholders.
- AnalyzeandreportbackfindingstothePeopleServicesTeamandtheOccupationalHealth&SafetyNursetheWSIBtrendsandperformancemetricstoidentifyopportunitiesforpreventionandimprovement.
Qualifications
- HealthandSafetydiplomaorequivalent
- Minimum5yearsofprogressiveexperienceinoccupationalhealthandsafety.
- Experienceinamunicipalsector,construction,orunionizedbroaderpublic‑sectorenvironmentisstronglypreferred.
- Demonstratedexperiencein:
- Leadinginspections,audits,andinvestigations
- Supportingoradvisingmulti‑siteJointHealth&SafetyCommittees
- Developinganddeliveringhealthandsafetytrainingprograms
- WSIBclaimsmanagementandreturn‑to‑workcoordination
- Supportingsafetyonconstructionorcapitalprojectsites
- StrongexperienceapplyingOntariohealthandsafetylegislationinacomplexenvironment.
- Strongworkingknowledgeof:
- OHSAandapplicableregulations
- WSIAandreturn‑to‑workpractices
- Workplaceviolenceandharassmentlegislation
- HumanRightsCodeanddutytoaccommodate
- Abilitytotranslatelegislationintopractical,operationalsolutions.
- Strongcommunication,facilitation,andrelationship‑buildingskills.
- Provenabilitytoinfluenceandsupportleadersandemployeesinaunionizedsetting.
- Stronganalyticalandproblem‑solvingcapabilities.
- ValidOntarioClass“G”Driver’sLicensewiththeabilitytotraveltomultiplesites.
- Standard/IntermediateFirstAidandCPRLevelC.
CoreBehaviours
- ServiceExcellence:Meetsorexceedsservicestandardswheninteractingwithcustomersinthecommunityandintheorganization.
- Change&Innovation:Respondspositivelyandprofessionallytochangeandhelpsothersthroughchange.
- Teamwork&RelationshipBuilding:Interactswithothersinaninclusive,collaborativeandrespectfulwaythatcreateseffectiveworkingrelationships.
- Communication:Communicatesinaclear,professionalandrespectfulway;demonstratesactivelistening.
- Accountable&ResultsOriented:Demonstratesethicalbehaviourandaccountability,alignswithCityvalues,andabidesbyrelevantpoliciesandlegislation.
- Management&Leadership:Demonstratesself-management,professionalismandengagement;leadsbyexample.
CoreValues
AttheCityofMarkham,ourworkisguidedbyasharedsetofcorevaluesthatshapehowweserveourcommunityandsupportoneanother.
- ServiceExcellence:theconsistentdeliveryofhigh-qualityefficientandcustomer‑centricservicethatexceedsexpectations.
- Accountability:ourobligationtoberesponsibleandaccountableforouractions,decisionsandperformance.
- People‑Focused:puttingpeoplefirst.
- Trust:theconfidenceweplaceineachothertoactwithintegrityandfairness.
- Innovation:Investingineachotherandthewaywedeliverourprogramsandservices.
Wearelookingforcandidateswhobringthesevaluestolifethroughtheiractions,decisions,andleadershipapproach.
WorkingConditions
- Combinationofofficeandfield‑basedworkacrossmunicipal,operational,andconstructionprojectsites.
- Requiredtobeonsite4days/week
- Exposuretodiverseenvironments(office,construction,maintenance,recreation,utilities,andpublicspaces).
- Occasionalafter‑hoursandweekendsupportisrequired.
ConditionsofEmployment
SatisfactorycompletionofaCriminalRecordandJudicialMattersCheck,inaformacceptabletoandapprovedbytheCity.
AIDisclosure
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