City of Toronto
HR Consultant Occupational Health Safety & Disability Management (HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANT)
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Job Description
- Req#: 43669
- Provide a leadership and coordination function and support in divisional occupational health and safety programs, including Joint Health and Safety Committee development, training and certification, incident investigation and re-enforcement of the City's Internal Responsibility System
- Ensure timely and effective delivery of Occupational Health and Safety services to ensure that operational health and safety, divisional and corporate objectives are met.
- Provide consultation and guidance to managers, supervisors, and staff, on a day-to-day basis, regarding health and safety and/or disability management matters, including legislative compliance, industry best practices, hazard identification and assessment, as well as safe work procedure development and implementation.
- Provide consultation on the assessment of work-related hazards and the development of prevention strategies.
- Provide support to the Manager and/or Senior Consultants on a range of projects and day-to- day health and safety maters.
- Liaise with divisional staff to provide guidance and assistance in all areas of health and safety.
- Participate in corporate initiatives, committees, and project teams, etc. in support of and/or to lead the development of policies, programs and procedures related to the City's Occupational Health and Safety programs and policies. Responsible for planning, implementing, advocating, promoting, and monitoring of safe work practices.
- Produce and analyze reports on Occupational Health, Safety and Disability Management activity to provide recommendations to client divisions.
- Provide guidance on the assessment of Occupational Health and Safety training needs for staff, and assist in the development, assessment and/or delivery of health and safety related training that meets the identified training needs.
- Build and maintain relationships with the City's Union locals who are responsible for overseeing the health, safety, and wellness of their members.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline (i.e. Health and Safety, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Considerable experience in an Occupational Health and Safety function in a public or private sector organization
- Experience in health and safety consultancy
- Experience with safety-related legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, and other health and safety legislation applicable to the City of Toronto
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs, focusing on health and safety.
- Experience with preparing and analyzing data reports related to incident analysis.
- Ability to conduct research, summarize results, and provide user-friendly information and data reports to support projects and initiatives.
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, negotiation, and human relations skills
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgement and work independently and as a team lead or team member.
- Ability to identify needs; initiate, coordinate, and manage projects and implement solutions in response to client issues.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with People & Equity staff, managers, employees, elected officials and members of the Toronto Public Service, JHSC members and Union Officials.
- A thorough knowledge of employment and related legislation (e.g., Ontario Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers Safety and Insurance Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act), equity principles, contractual obligations, and sound human resource practices
- Professional certification, such as Canadian Register Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC), etc. considered an asset.
Job ID: 43669
Job Category: Human Resources
Division & Section: People & Equity, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $86,500.00-$108,459.00, TM2089 and Wage Grade 6 (2023 Rate)
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 15-Jan-2024 to 29-Jan-2024
Our People & Equity Division is looking for a HR Consultant Occupational Health & Safety, to join the Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness team.
As an HR Consultant Occupational Health & Safety, you will provide direct health and safety services to assigned divisions. This will see you working as part of a team of health and safety and disability management professionals providing a range of expertise, consultation, and the interpretation of legislation, collective agreements, existing OH&S policies, programs, and processes.
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Note To Current City of Toronto Employees
City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
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Toronto (/təˈrɒntoʊ/, locally /ˈtrɒnoʊ, -nə/) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.