Safety and Personnel Systems Specialist

Apply By:Monday, October 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

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1 Permanent

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41113g - Resource Technician, Sr 3 (G29 Salary Note)

$1,486.04 - $1,691.83 Per week
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

If you are committed to ensuring that work is performed in a safe and healthy manner and in compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, read on for more information!

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Please note: Alternate work locations may be considered, based on operational feasibility and subject to managerial discretion.

As Safety and Personnel Systems Specialist, you will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide advice, technical assistance and expertise to the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) program management and staff.

• plan, develop, coordinate and support health and safety programs within the branch
• identify, review and recommend opportunities for improvements to AFFES health and safety programs
• support compliance to federally and provincially legislated workplace requirements and standards
• provide advice, leadership to managers and staff on the implementation of AFFES's health and safety management system programs
• lead and coordinate efforts for the development and maintenance of occupational safety programs

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You have the ability to travel to conduct field audits, training and attend meetings.

• You have working knowledge of current incident prevention and risk management principles, hazard identification, as well as incident investigation and analysis to identify root causes and determine corrective actions and preventive measures.
• You have proven ability to interpret and thoroughly apply Occupational Health and Safety and applicable legislations, regulations and standards such as OH&S Act and regulations, Workplace Safety Insurance Act (WSIA) and CSA Standards to determine if AFFES programs are in compliance.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and program development.
• You have knowledge of all AFFES program components (Aviation, Emergency Management, Fire Management) relating to health and safety initiatives.

• You have strong oral and written communication skills and are able to provide advice, present recommendations and prepare reports.
• You have effective interpersonal skills and is able to facilitate cooperation between clients and partners and lead program initiatives.
• You have an understanding of training methodologies and learning preferences to assist in the support and design of health and safety training programs.

• You have proven analytical skills to assess program and situational needs.
• You have proven problem solving and resolution skills to promote corrective actions.

• You have proven organizational and project management skills to lead staff through projects and initiatives, and meet tight deadlines.

• You are proficient with common office productivity software, such as word processing, database, presentation, spreadsheet and email applications to develop program documentation, reports and evaluate techniques for program analysis.

We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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