Advisor, Contractor Safety Water & Wastewater

Regional Municipality of Peel

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Water and Wastewater Divisional focus is to ensure the Region of Peel community is provided with a safe and reliable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and both the environment and long-term fiscal processes are sustainable. Water and Wastewater Divisions provide services to approximately 2 million residents and businesses in the Region of Peel, parts of York Region and the City of Toronto. Compliance is ensured with various Regulations including Safe Drinking Water Act, Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Water and Wastewater Divisions operate in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA’s) as issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). The Advisor works collaboratively with Water and Wastewater Engineering, Operations, Infrastructure Planning Partnerships and Compliance, and Procurement teams to integrate contractor safety requirements into planning, procurement, and execution activities. The Advisor supports consistent application of the Region’s Vendor Performance Management (VPM) framework and ensures contractor safety management practices align with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) requirements.

Requirements

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation – required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in contractor safety management, preferably in a municipal, infrastructure, construction, or utilities environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, construction regulations, and relevant contractor safety case law.
• Demonstrated experience with contractor pre-qualification systems, third-party audits, and contractor performance management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and integration of safety requirements into contracts and vendor management frameworks.
• Experience supporting or auditing ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Ability to conduct site visits; valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Region’s contractor safety program for Water and Wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable regulations.
• Serve as the organization’s subject‑matter expert on contractor safety legislation, case law, and due‑diligence obligations.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership and project teams on contractor roles, responsibilities, and safety expectations throughout planning, construction, and operational activities.
• Support the phased implementation of Chief Prevention Officer–accredited health and safety standards as part of contractor pre‑qualification.
• Coordinate and administer contractor health and safety pre‑qualification processes in partnership with Procurement and project teams.
• Manage external Health and Safety Consultants responsible for reviewing contractor safety programs, certifications, statistics, and training records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of pre‑qualification criteria based on legislative updates, audit outcomes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain and oversee a roster of third‑party health and safety auditors and assign them to projects as required.
• Coordinate ongoing contractor performance monitoring and ensure all documentation, reports, and records are properly maintained.
• Review audit findings, inspection reports, and performance metrics, and verify corrective actions with internal staff and vendors.
• Oversee the application of the Vendor Performance Management process to ensure consistent contractor performance evaluations and escalation where needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Compliance, and Procurement teams to embed contractor safety requirements into contracts, specifications, and work plans.
• Participate in project kick‑off and ongoing project meetings to support integration of safety expectations.
• Conduct site visits to verify contractor compliance and assist staff in resolving safety concerns.
• Provide coaching and advisory support to Regional staff who interact with contractors in the field.
• Engage with provincial prevention partners and municipal health and safety associations to support benchmarking and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in discussions with contractor associations to gather industry feedback and strengthen program alignment.
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 requirements related to contractor and supplier safety management.
• Ensure project teams maintain documentation and evidence required for internal and external ISO audits, and participate in audit activities and corrective action tracking.
• Manage a centralized repository for contractor safety and procurement documentation, ensuring records are current, controlled, and accessible.
• Analyze contractor safety data and trends to identify risks, systemic issues, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and project teams on contractor safety performance.
• Monitor legislative changes, enforcement trends, and case law to inform policy updates and guidance.
• Provide ongoing recommendations to leadership to support continuous improvement of the contractor safety program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level