At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives to create safer, healthier workplaces and support employee well-being.
- Company: Join the Halton Regional Police Service, a leader in public safety and community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with opportunities for growth and a hybrid work arrangement after probation.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and inclusivity while shaping the future of health standards.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in health and safety with knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Teamyouare Joining–Who We
Are
The Halton Regional Police Servicecontributestothesafetyandwellbeingofmorethan620,000residentsin Halton Regionwhichincludesthe Townsof Milton, Halton Hillsand Oakville, andthe Cityof Burlington.
Itisourcontinualpursuitofexcellencethatkeeps Haltonattheforefrontofpolicingandasaleaderinthepublicsafetyarena.
Throughupstreamapproaches, partnercollaboration, training, communityengagementandastrongfocusoninclusionanddiversity, wehavebeenabletomaintain Halton’sstatusasthesafest Canadianmunicipalitywithapopulationof100,000ormore.
Thisisexemplifiedthroughdeepcollaborationbetweenourgrowingteamofover1,100membersandourresidents, businesses, non-profitorganizations, andmunicipalgovernments.
Aboutthe Role–Howyouwill Contributetothe
Service
- Position
- Title: Occupational Healthand Safety Specialist
- Employment
- Type: Full-time
The Human Resources Services Abilities Management Teamisseekingadedicatedandforward-thinking Occupational Healthand Safety Professionaltojoinourteamandplayapivotalroleinadvancingacultureofhealth, safety, accessibility, inclusion, andbelongingatthe Halton Regional Police Service(HRPS).
Thisisanexcitingopportunitytomakeameaningfulimpactacrossourorganization.
Asthe Occupational Healthand Safety Specialist, youwillcoordinateandsupportthe HRPSOccupational Healthand Safety Program, providingspecializedexpertise, advice, andguidanceonoccupationalhealthandsafety, environmentalandaccessibilityrequirements, legislation, regulations, anddirectives.
Youwillserveasatrustedresourcetoleadersandemployees, supportingorganizationalcompliancewhilebringingspecializedknowledgeinareassuchasergonomics, environmentalcompliance, andworkplacehealthandsafety.
Asakeystakeholderandstrategicpartner, youwillprovideconsultationandexpertadvicetoalllevelsofmanagementandstaffondisabilitymanagementandworkplacehealthandsafetymatters.
Youwillalsoplayanimportantroleinadvancingthenewlydevelopedstrategicplanfortheabilitiesmanagementportfolio, helpingtostrengthenprocesses, programs, andpracticesthroughanemployee-centredapproachthatsupportspositiveandsustainableworkplaceexperiences.
Ifyouarepassionateaboutcreatingsafer, healthier, andmoreinclusiveworkplacesandareenergizedbytheopportunitytoinfluencemeaningfulorganizationalchange, thisisyouropportunitytomakeadifference.
Bringyourexpertise, compassion, andcommitmentto HRPSandhelpusfosteraculturewherepeoplefeelsupported, valued, respected, andsafe—everymember, everyday.
Jointhe HRPSteamandhelpshapethefutureofworkplacehealth, safety, accessibility, andemployeewell-being.
Hereiswhatupwillgettodo
- Develop, recommend, implementandmonitoroccupationalhealthandsafetyprograms, including Industrial Hygiene, Fire Safety, Communicable Disease, Respirator, First Aid, WHMIS, hearingconservation, designatedsubstancesandotherapplicablehealthandsafetyprograms.
- Provideadviceandguidancetomanagement, supervisors, employeesandthe Joint Healthand Safety Committeeregardingoccupationalhealthandsafetylegislation, regulations, standards, directivesandbestpractices.
- Conductand/orcoordinateworkplaceinspections, audits, riskassessments, ergonomicassessmentsandphysicaldemandsassessments; identifyhazardsandrecommendappropriatecontrols, preventativemeasures, equipment, modificationsandaccommodations.
- Support WSIBclaimsadministrationbyworkingcloselywithdesignatedthird-partyprovider(s), employees, managers, and Payroll.
- Reviewandfollowuponworkplaceinjuryandillnessreports, designatedofficerreports, workrefusalsandstoppages, criticalinjuriesandotherhealthandsafetyincidents; investigateandrecommendcorrectiveandpreventativemeasures.
- Investigateandcoordinate Workplace Safetyand Insurance Board(WSIB)claimsandanalyzeinjuryandincidenttrendstoidentifyopportunitiesforpreventionandprogramimprovement.
- Develop, deliverandmonitoroccupationalhealthandsafetytraining, identifytrainingrequirementsandcompliancegaps, andprovidetrainingrelatedtoapplicablelegislation, workplacehazards, emergencyproceduresand OHSprograms.
- Coordinateaccessibility, workplaceaccommodationandreturn-to-work/reintegrationactivities, includingidentifyingbarriers, reviewingfunctionalrestrictionsandmedicalinformation, andrecommendingappropriateworkplacemodificationsandaccommodations.
- Coordinatemedicalsurveillanceactivities, includingthereview, maintenanceandcommunicationofapplicablehearing, bloodtestingandotheroccupationalhealthsurveillanceinformation.
- Coordinateenvironmentalhealthandsafetyrequirementsrelatingtohazardousmaterials, designatedsubstancesandhazardouswaste, includingappropriatehandling, disposalandregulatoryrequirements.
- Maintaincurrentknowledgeoflegislativeandregulatoryrequirementsandactasaliaisonwithregulatoryandexternalagencies, includingthe Ministryof Labour, Ministryofthe Environment, Fire Prevention Officers, Public Health, consultants, vendorsandotherorganizations
- Coordinateoccupationalhealthandsafety-relatedpurchasingandvendoractivities, including PPE, testingservices, hazardous-wasteservicesandother OHS-relatedgoodsandservices; assistwithforecastingandmonitoring OHSexpendituresandinitiatives
- Preparereports, recommendationsandotherdocumentationforseniormanagement, the Joint Healthand Safety Committee, Training Bureau, Police Services Boardandotherstakeholders; monitorcorrectiveactionsandprogrameffectiveness.
- Otherrelateddutiesasassigned.
Qualificationsand Experience
- Minimumofthree(3)yearsofprogressiveexperienceinhealthandsafety, withdemonstratedknowledgeofapplicablehealthandsafetylegislationandregulations, includingthe Occupational Healthand Safety Act(OHSA)and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System(WHMIS).
- Joint Healthand Safety Committee(JHSC)Certified Membercertificationanasset.
- Experiencedeveloping, implementing, andmaintainingworkplacehealthandsafetyprograms, includingexperienceworkingwith Joint Healthand Safety Committees(JHSCs).
- Experienceconductingworkplaceinspections, audits, incidentinvestigations, andriskassessments.
- Strongknowledgeofthe OHSA, Ministryof Labourrequirements, Accessibilityfor Ontarianswith Disabilities Act(AODA), Workplace Safetyand Insurance Board(WSIB)legislation, policies, andpractices, andotherapplicablelegislationandregulations.
- Progressiveexperiencemanagingabsenceanddisabilityclaimsandreturn-to-workprocesses, preferablywithinaunionizedenvironment, withdemonstratedknowledgeof WSIBpoliciesandpracticesandapplicablehumanrightslegislation.
- Knowledgeandexperienceapplyingreturn-to-workprinciples, workplaceaccommodationpractices, anddisabilitymanagementprocesses.
- Knowledgeof WHMISand Lockout/Tagout(LOTO)procedures.
- Experiencecoordinatinghealthandsafetytrainingandmaintaininglegislativelyrequiredrecordsanddocumentation.
- Strongcommunication, organizational, analytical, and Microsoft Officeskills, withtheabilitytoeffectivelycommunicatehealthandsafetyrequirementstoemployees, leaders, andotherstakeholders.
- Experienceworkinginapublicsector, municipal, policing, orgovernmentenvironmentisconsideredanasset.
- Certified Disability Management Professional(CDMP)designationisconsideredanasset.
Education
- Minimum3yearcollegediplomainarelatedfield, plus Canadian Registered Safety Professional(CRSP)designation.
- Associate Ergonomistor Certified Canadian Professionalisconsideredanasset.
Anequivalentcombinationofeducationand/orexperiencemaybeconsidered.
Note: Thesuccessfulapplicantwillneedtopassabackgroundchecktothesatisfactionofthe Servicewhichwillincludereferencecheckswithpreviousemployers, verificationofeducationalachievements, andacriminalbackgroundscreen.
What We
Offer
Weoffertheopportunitytojoinaprogressiveworkenvironmentwithaleadingpoliceservice.
Our Serviceiscommittedtothevaluesof Trustand Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamworkand Justice.
Weprovideouremployeeswithacompetitivesalaryandbenefitspackagewhichincludesbutisnotlimitedtocomprehensivehealthcarebenefits, traininganddevelopmentopportunities, paidleave, onsitefitnessopportunities, accesstowellnessresourcesandparticipationinadefinedbenefitpensionplan–Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System(O.
S.).
Thispositionisbasedatour Oakvilleheadquarters, locatedatthe QEWand North Service Road West.
Ahybridworkarrangementmaybeconsidereduponsuccessfulcompletionofthe6-monthprobationaryperiod
- Salary
- Range:$106,383 to $118,203 per annum(Effective July1,2026)
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