Regular Full-Time Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist

Regular Full-Time Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist
City of Oshawa

Oshawa

Posted Date

August 11, 2026

Closing Date

August 25, 2026

Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness, the Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist provides expert advice, analysis, support, and recommendations on health and safety matters across the organization. The role supports business units in establishing effective risk controls and management processes that promote safe, sustainable operations. Through collaboration with branches across the City, the Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist works to prevent and reduce physical and psychological injuries, occupational illnesses, and property damage. The position also promotes staff engagement in statutory and corporate Occupational Health & Safety obligations, supports a culture of continuous improvement, and helps maintain compliance at all levels of the organization. In addition, the role is critical to the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a Health & Safety Management System to manage health and safety-related risks to the City.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement health and safety policies, programs, and standards

Develop and deliver health, safety & wellness education programs and materials

Conduct health, safety and risk evaluations and assessments or audits and provide associated recommendations, corrective action plans and prepare reports as required

Support corrective action plans from inspections and investigations





Provide regulatory compliance advice

Investigate and report on safety concerns and incidents

Guide and assist with the operations of the Joint Health & Safety Committees

Monitor occupational hygiene factors and develop recommendations to address

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety into project planning and execution

Provide guidance on health and safety matters

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health, safety & wellness initiatives through data analysis, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms

Evaluate health and safety initiatives

Assist in the procurement of and manage, when required, occupational safety or hygiene contractors/consultants

Provide health, safety and wellness training and orientations

Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures

Keep management informed of issues and incidents

Support planning and rollout of wellness initiatives

Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Four (4) year degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Hygiene, or equivalent experience and education and a minimum of five (5)



years in safety program leadership and health and safety management system implementation

Internal auditing experience and Certification as ISO or COR auditor, or willingness to obtain

Professional certification in Occupational Health & Safety or Occupational Hygiene (CRSP, CRST, CHSC, ROH, CIH or ROHT)

Experience with Environmental Compliance Audits would be considered an asset

Robust interpersonal, communication, customer service, research and analytical skills

Experience with the creation and presentation of reports, metrics, and analytics

Experience in providing training and ability to manage and assist with the implementation of change initiatives throughout the organization

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to manage change and assist with adaptation

Experience with government regulatory bodies e.g., Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario (MLITSD)

Able to provide own transportation for regular travel between City facilities as required

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

What the City Offers:

Pension (OMERS)

Professional development opportunities and/or education reimbursement

Paid professional association membership for certification maintenance

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📌 Regular Full-Time Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 City of Oshawa
📍 Ontario