Manager - Health, Safety, and Wellness

Job Description

The Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness, under the direction of the Director, Human Resources, is primarily responsible for managing the agency’s health, safety and wellness programs and initiatives that seek to promote employee health, safety, well-being and inclusion. The Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness is responsible for promoting a healthy workplace culture across the organization, collaborating across various departments, and supporting the agency’s overall strategy and mission, vision and values.

We are looking for: A Full-Time Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness (12-Month Contract)

Hours of Work: 34-hour work week. Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is a hybrid role. On-Call is required.

Reports to:

Director, Human Resources

Hiring Salary Range:
The salary for this role ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 per year, depending on your skills and experience.

This is a hybrid position, with a mix of 3 in-office work and 2 work-from-home days, offering a balanced hybrid schedule. Our main office at 4211 Yonge Street has subsidized underground parking and is located conveniently on the subway line and GO transit.

• Develop, implement and evaluate agency initiatives, programs and training that support employee health and safety.
• Promote agency adherence to relevant health and safety legislation, organizational policies and standard operating procedures (including but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and Ontario Human Rights Code) and lead activities related to the Ministry of Labour.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor/Management/Executive teams to provide expert advice and guidance regarding occupational health and safety best practice and the interpretation and application of related programs and policies.
• Ensure regular review of existing employee health and safety programs and agency policies related to employee health and well-being and recommend program improvements based on employee evaluation/feedback.
• Oversee the maintenance and review of documentation related to hazard and risk management, recommend control measures and develop educational materials.
• Oversee the agency’s involvement in WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence Program by choosing health and safety topics to participate in, completing evidence submissions and receiving rebates from WSIB with successful completion of the program.
• Actively co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and monitor the overall performance of the JHSC.
• Oversee the investigation of workplace illnesses/injuries and provide recommendations to improve safety within the agency.
• Provide support to agency Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) initiatives and programs and participate in pandemic planning/response.
• Act as a key resource for emergency response on matters related to employee health and safety.
• Collect, analyze and report on data to determine organizational trends in support of health, safety and wellness policies, programs and initiatives
• Support the Accreditation Canada review and audit process and participate in associated working groups as required.

• Develop, implement and evaluate agency initiatives and programs that support employee health and well-being, including the development and delivery of surveys, communication materials and employee education.
• Ensure regular review of the annual Wellness at Work Strategy and Action Plan, and agency programs and policies related to employee health and well-being.
• Oversee the management of the agency’s existing health and wellness programs, including developing regular communications to promote…