Health & Safety Coordinator (1 contract vacancy
Job in
Northwest Newfoundland/Eastern Labrador (Mary's Harbour), Newfoundland and Labrador, A0K, Canada
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
City of Woodstock
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Northwest Newfoundland/Eastern Labrador (Mary's Harbour)
Health & Safety Coordinator (1 contract vacancy)
City of Woodstock
Woodstock
Posted Date
July 28, 2026
Closing Date
August 7, 2026
HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR(1 Contract Full-Time Position, 16 months)
Reporting to: Manager of Health & Safety
Department: Human Resources
Classification: Full Time Contract;
Non-Union
Salary Range: $88,058 - $104,878
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Starting Date: September 2026
Final date to receive applications: No later than 4:00 p.m. August 7, 2026
Why City of Woodstock?
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities.
At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.
Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:
Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
Competitive Wages,
Join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City,
Training opportunities to support you in this role,
And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, coordinate, and facilitate various occupational health and safety training sessions. In addition, administer the Corporate core orientation training elements (i.e. Health & Safety awareness, WHMIS, Driver Awareness, and Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention…).
Assist in developing, implementing, auditing, and improving the City’s Health & Safety program in accordance with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and standards.
Research, develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and update Corporate health and safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and Safety Talks as required. Assist City departments with the development of department specific health and safety related and procedures and SOPs.
Supervise the function, assess the effectiveness and training needs, and act as a resource to all City Joint Health & Safety Committees and Health & Safety Reps.
Investigate health and safety related complaints / concerns and workplace accidents / injuries, including critical injuries. Identify root cause and provide guidance to Managers and Supervisors in the development and implementation of corrective actions.
Track worker injury data and report any identified trends to the applicable Manager or Supervisor.
Conduct or coordinate occupational Hygiene related testing (noise, air quality…).
Provide assistance in reviewing hazardous products Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to establish training needs and safe handling protocols prior to products being brought into the workplace.
Conduct fit testing per the City’s respiratory protection program.
Liaise with MOLITSD and other regulatory agencies as required.
Assist in the selection of safety devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Act as alternate Risk Management / Safety Officer under the City’s Incident Management System (IMS).
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a closely related field.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in an occupational health and safety role.
Knowledge and experience in developing policies, procedures, safety talks; conducting hazard assessments and workplace inspections.
Ability to interpret and apply…
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