Supervisor, Health & Safety

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$53 - CA$62 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisor, Health and Safety manages TRCA’s health and safety program by developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating TRCA’s Health and Safety Management Program, strategies, policies, and procedures. This position leads a team of two specialists in delivering critical advice, guidance and support to the organization and it’s operational teams spanning multiple sites.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Health & Safety Management or a related discipline
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
• 4+ years of progressive experience as a safety professional in a mid to large size organization
• 1+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience
• Experience with WSIB claims management and appeal process
• Expert level knowledge and application of health and safety management practices and principles
• Sound ability to plan and conduct widespread multi-site safety audits and inspections
• Demonstrated practical knowledge developing and facilitating health and safety training programs
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Ability to overcome objections by reasoning persuasively
• Understanding of health and safety management systems for the purposes of managing organization wide health and safety documentation
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify the best possible solutions.
• Knowledge of best management practices, and up-to-date knowledge of mitigation and controls, as well as safe work procedures
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other related legislation and standards
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of TRCA’s Health and Safety Management Program ensuring TRCA’s program is legislatively compliant
• Manages, recommends, develops, revises, implements and interprets health and safety practices, policies and procedures
• Leads the annual review of TRCA’s Health and Safety Management System in accordance with COR requirements and provides recommendations for annual health and safety objectives based on findings of the review
• Provides oversight of the development and execution of TRCA’s Job Hazard and Violence Risk Assessments, ensuring all documents remain up to date and in compliance with legislation, and ensuring internal staff involvement and collaboration
• Manages TRCA’s ergonomic program
• Analyses and monitors organizational health and safety statistics and trends in support of health and safety continuous improvement, providing recommendations and strategies to support continuous improvement opportunities
• Leads the development and delivery of TRCA’s health and safety training, ensuring compliance and records are maintained
• Leads the procurement of corporate level safety equipment, training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ensuring compliance with legislation and TRCA’s procurement requirements
• Provides support and direction to H&S Specialists to manage all aspects of workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and work refusals including WSIB case management; implementing practices and procedures to reduce risks and complete trend analysis and reporting
• Provides support and direction to H&S Specialists to initiate and lead the WSIB appeal and reconsideration process
• Provides direction to the various JHSC’s ensuring compliance with legislation, consistency across all committees and proactive health and safety management
• Liaises with external organizations, regulatory bodies, and agencies to remain current on health and safety trends, while establishing professional networks for bench marking and research related to health and safety best practices

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program
• Unique TRCA Perks
• Flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
• Potential for career growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree