Health & Safety Coordinator

The Corporation of the City of Markham•Markham, ON

17h•CA$76,489 - CA$92,677•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City’s occupational health and safety programs and systems. This role provides support to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, while advancing a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, risk reduction, and employee well‑being. Working in a complex, multi‑site, project‑driven, and unionized environment, the Coordinator partners with the People Services team, City leaders, Employees, multiple Joint Health & Safety Committees, contractors, and external stakeholders to drive effective safety practices, manage workplace incidents and claims, and deliver impactful training and programs across the organization.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety.
Experience in a municipal, public‑sector, construction, or unionized broader public‑sector environment is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in: Leading inspections, audits, and investigations
Demonstrated experience in: Supporting or advising multi‑site Joint Health & Safety Committees
Demonstrated experience in: Developing and delivering health and safety training programs
Demonstrated experience in: WSIB claims management and return‑to‑work coordination
Demonstrated experience in: Supporting safety on construction or capital project sites
Strong experience applying Ontario health and safety legislation in a complex environment.
Strong working knowledge of: OHSA and applicable regulations
Strong working knowledge of: WSIA and return‑to‑work practices
Strong working knowledge of: Workplace violence and harassment legislation
Strong working knowledge of: Human Rights Code and duty to accommodate
Ability to translate legislation into practical, operational solutions.
Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
Proven ability to influence and support leaders and employees in a unionized setting.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License with the ability to travel to multiple sites.
Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, review, and continuous improvement of the City’s health and safety programs, policies, procedures, standards, and safe work practices.
Contribute to the evolution of the City’s health and safety management system and overall safety strategy.
Ensure organizational compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), and related legislation.
Coordinate and support health and safety programs, including workplace inspections, hazard assessments, contractor safety, confined space entry, workplace violence prevention, and first aid compliance.
Conduct compliance audits and gap assessments to ensure adherence to OHSA, applicable regulations, standards, and corporate requirements.
Monitor legislative changes, emerging trends, and best practices, recommending program enhancements to maintain compliance and support continuous improvement.
Conduct workplace inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses across municipal facilities, operational worksites, and active project/construction sites.
Lead or support incident, injury, and near‑miss investigations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Where needed, support leadership to verify contractor compliance with municipal safety expectations, project‑specific requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Coordinate occupational hygiene and exposure monitoring initiatives (noise, chemical, biological, ergonomic, indoor air quality).
Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.
Provide advice to leaders, project managers, and employees on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safe work procedures.
Identify legislated training requirements and support organization‑wide compliance with mandatory training programs.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver health and safety training programs, including orientations, project‑site safety briefings, and instructor‑led sessions.
Promote a culture of safety through engagement, communication, and awareness initiatives.
Support continuous improvement of learning systems and training compliance tracking.
Provide leadership and coordination support to multiple Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSCs), including inspections, meetings, and follow‑up actions.
Act as a technical resource to JHSCs and departmental leaders regarding legislative requirements and health and safety best practices.
Support departmental leaders in meeting their due diligence and health and safety responsibilities.
Build effective relationships with employees, unions, supervisors, contractors, and external partners.
Support programs related to psychological health and safety, workplace violence and harassment prevention, and employee wellness.
Maintain safety data, documentation, and records required to demonstrate legislative compliance and due diligence.
Track and report on leading and lagging health and safety performance indicators.
Monitor compliance trends and prepare recommendations to improve organizational performance.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and analysis to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
Support the People Services team and the Occupational Health & Safety Nurse to coordinate WSIB claims management, including reporting, documentation, and case management.
Support the People Services team and the Occupational Health & Safety Nurse to facilitate return‑to‑work and modified‑duty planning in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Analyze and report back findings to the People Services Team and the Occupational Health & Safety Nurse the WSIB trends and performance metrics to identify opportunities for prevention and improvement.