People, Health & Safety Specialist

Bayshore•Markham, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People, Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting and overseeing health and safety compliance across the Specialty Rx division, while providing subject matter support on workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and occupational and non-occupational cases. This role partners closely with Operations and leadership to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and internal policies, while supporting a safe, inclusive, and operationally effective work environment. The role will also contribute to HR projects and provide back up support for general HR inquiries as required.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Health & Safety, or a related field
CHRP or CHRL designation required or in progress
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HR, with exposure to health and safety, accommodations, and leave management
Working knowledge of provincial employment standards, human rights legislation, and health & safety regulations (multi-province experience preferred), exposure to Quebec is an asset
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices across multiple provinces
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion
Strong problem solving and case management skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise leaders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to compile, analyze, and interpret HR and health and safety data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for proactive action.

Nice To Haves

additional health and safety and disability management certifications are considered an asset, including Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) certification, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), or equivalent.
Experience supporting WSIB or disability management processes is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee and support the implementation of health and safety programs across the Specialty Rx division, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation and internal policies
Provide guidance and support on workplace incidents, including occupational and non-occupational matters, ensuring proper documentation, escalation, and follow up
Ensure all workplace incidents are reported, documented, and managed in accordance with company protocols and regulatory requirements
Coordinate and oversee Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities across multiple provinces (including Quebec), ensuring legislative compliance, meeting cadence, documentation, and certification requirements
Partner with the Health and Safety Director to ensure alignment on corporate health and safety initiatives, reporting, and compliance standards
Promote and monitor compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation, regulations, policies, and programs across the organization.
Maintain current knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices and support the implementation of new provincial regulatory requirements through policy, process, and program updates.
Support the administration and management of employee accommodations, including medical, non-medical, and return-to-work planning, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation (ESA, Human Rights, WSIB/CNESST where applicable)
Manage and support leave of absence cases and case management
Act as a key liaison between employees, managers, and external stakeholders for accommodation and leave related matters
Maintain accurate and confidential records related to health and safety, accommodations, and leave of absence cases
Identify trends and risks related to workplace injuries, absenteeism, and accommodation cases, and provide recommendations to leadership
Partner and support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR and health & safety processes, policies, and programs
Participate in project based work to support HR and operational initiatives across the Specialty Rx division
Provide back up support to the HR Coordinator function, including responding to general HR inquiries, processing requests, and supporting day-to-day HR operations
Partner with leaders to provide guidance on employee relations matters related to attendance, accommodations, leave of absences and health and safety concerns
Ensure compliance with all Bayshore policies, procedures, and applicable provincial and federal legislation
Maintain confidentiality of all employee, patient, and corporate information
Other duties as assigned