Field Health & Safety Specialist Job at Regional Municipality of Peel
Job Description:
This position is responsible for implementing, enforcing, and monitoring all aspects of the Public Works Divisional occupational health and safety management system at the field level to ensure legislative compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant health and safety laws.
The Health and Safety Field Specialist educates staff, implements, and reinforces compliance with all Region of Peel, departmental, and divisional policies, procedures and practices relating to occupational health and safety.
What you will do :
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.
New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated , a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted. About Us:
Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.
Additional Information:
The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.
Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
Field Health & Safety Specialist
Public Works – Transportation
Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $84,335 - $105,417 per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: 2 Copper Road, Brampton
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
This position is responsible for implementing, enforcing, and monitoring all aspects of the Public Works Divisional occupational health and safety management system at the field level to ensure legislative compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant health and safety laws.
The Health and Safety Field Specialist educates staff, implements, and reinforces compliance with all Region of Peel, departmental, and divisional policies, procedures and practices relating to occupational health and safety.
What you will do :
- Implement and manage the occupational health and safety management system for Public Works Divisions for office staff and at the field level.
- Provide expert interpretation and solutions to implement legislation, standards, codes and internal policies and procedures.
- Ensures contractor compliance with the Region’s policies and procedures.
- Provide recommendation to people leaders regarding safe work practices.
- Co-ordinating and performing workplace observations and developing solutions to ensure compliance.
- Assist with quality assurance and quality control of hazard analysis in Public Works.
- Partners with relevant roles in educating, establishing, and implementing the requirements of the ISO 45001 standard; across Public Works field activities.
- Develop and deliver Training for staff on health and safety topics.
- Co-ordinating and performing workplace audits and observations.
- Preparing reports, document creation/management, maintaining records, and making recommendations on safe work practices.
- Investigating workplace incidents and preparing recommendations for compliance.
- Participating in the Public Works Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and divisional meetings as appropriate.
- Respond to health and safety requests from Public Works teams and provide support in identifying and implementing solutions.
- As required, assists leaders and the H&S Associates with incident investigation for reporting to the Ministry of Labour and other government representatives.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
What the Role Requires:
- A relevant degree/diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation, or Canadian Registered Safety Technician designation is required.
- Minimum 5 years related industry experience, including experience working in and providing health and safety direction in a unionized environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant health and safety acts, codes, legislation and other provincial regulations.
- Experience in establishing and implementing requirements of management system standards; either CSA Z1000/Z45001, ISO 18001 or ISO 45001 is desirable.
- Experience in leading continuous improvement and change management initiatives are desirable.
- Incident investigation and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, research, analytical, time management and organizational abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Experience in a construction environment considered an asset.
- Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s License and regular access to a vehicle for site visits.
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us
:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 2 Copper Road worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.
New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated , a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.
Additional Information:
The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.
Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
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