Consultant, H&S and Emergency Planning

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Job :  61240

Job Category:  Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section:  Transportation Services, Business Performance

Job Type & Duration:  Full-time, Temporary vacancy (18 months)

Ideal Hiring Zone:  $116,222 - $126,009

Shift Information:  Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:  Non-Union

Number of Positions Open:  1

Posting Period:  29-Dec-2025 to 16-Jan-2026

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Major Responsibilities:
Health & Safety Program and Project Management

Develops, manages and is responsible for the timely and effective delivery of the divisional OH&S program, while assisting emergency response and business continuity planning projects to support business, Divisional and Corporate objectives, as well as Divisional strategies and issues assigned by the Manager and/or the Division’s senior management team.

Leads the development and regular maintenance of the Division’s OH&S Program.

Develops and implements detailed work plans and recommends policies and procedures regarding OH&S program specific requirements.

Responsible for the planning, implementing, advocating, promoting and monitoring of safety procedures, and for development, documentation and updating of the Division’s Health & Safety manuals.

Maintains a continuous and thorough knowledge of current corporate and other Divisions’ issues and initiatives related to OH&S and emergency planning.

Leads the planning, design and delivery of assigned projects related to the divisional OH&S program and supports the emergency response and business continuity planning undertaken for the Division.

Applies sound project management methodologies, ensures effective teamwork, communication, high standards of work quality, organizational performance and continuous learning.

Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

Compliance, Inspections & Risk Management

Acts as a primary lead for authoritative governing agencies related to OH&S.

Acts as the Divisional liaison with People & Equity OH&S staff and the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD), in regards to workplace investigations and reporting requirements.

Provides guidance to ensure compliance with workplace incident, accident and injury reporting requirements under the OH&S Act.

Leads workplace OH&S evaluations and compliance reporting, including regular summaries highlighting the program of health and safety matters.

Monitors and reports on compliance status, activities and performance of the Division in regards to health and safety.

Deals with confidential and sensitive information affecting personnel, operations and resources.

Conducts research in the area of OH&S associated with the Division, taking into consideration recent advances in the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other divisions and levels of government.

Health & Safety Consultation & Training

Provides consultation and guidance to divisional management and staff on all OH&S matters on a day-to-day basis, including legislative compliance, industry best practices, hazard identification and assessment and safety procedures/talks development and implementation, including contractor management H&S issues.

Works in collaboration with People & Equity staff (e.g. OH&S, Disability Management, Ergonomics, Employee Health & Wellness), to lead the workplace risk / hazard assessments and inventory, and provides consultation on the assessment of work related hazards and the development of preventive measures.

In consultation with People & Equity OH&S staff, identifies and documents the Division’s OH&S training requirements by position and work area.

Leads the development of the Division’s OH&S training curriculum/strategy, to include the identification and scheduling of requisite training courses and refresher courses.

Creates and maintains the Division’s OH&S staff training…