Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Strategic Workforce & Planning Job Type & Duration: Full time, Temporary Vacancy (18 months) Salary Range: $89,337-$132,880, TM2508, Wage Grade PTM2 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Affiliation: Non-UnionQualified List will be established to fill permanent and temporary positions. Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 12-Aug-2026 to 02-Sep-2026 Job Summary The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes ( The division’s values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence – shape our organizational culture, our priorities and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer and visit. The Health & Safety Officer will provide leadership, expertise, and consultation services to management and staff in the Seniors Services and Long-Term Care division (SSLTC), in matters of occupational health and safety by developing effective policy, programs, resources and communications to foster a positive health and safety culture and reduce injury. Major Responsibilities Provides management and staff working in the division expert advice,



guidance and consultation on matters related to health and safety. Responsible for implementing divisional and corporate health and safety initiatives, in the areas of, occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs, consistent with all relevant legislation. Leads and provides expert direction on work refusals, critical injury investigations, inspections, and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) orders in conjunction with human resources health and safety staff and joint health and safety representatives where appropriate. Prepares, maintains and submits up to date documentation, as required by the MLITSD. Develops and implements health and safety initiatives for all divisional work locations, through site-specific consultation with the appropriate joint health and safety representatives. Leads relevant divisional Working Groups and supports relevant corporate Working Groups; supports the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees (JHSCs) as required. Participates in staff investigations when required. Makes effective recommendations with respect to hiring, work assignments, performance appraisals and disciplinary action.



Provides assistance and support to divisional supervisors and managers in accident investigation and documentation to determine the root cause and support the development of preventative measures. Creates and facilitates regular communication for the division that outlines health and safety updates, strategies, trends and successes. Leads the development and facilitation of an annual divisional health and safety day(s) and event(s). Creates, implements and maintains a compliance framework that ensures the division meets all health and safety obligations. Leads health and safety audits for all divisional direct service locations; reports findings and recommends improvements. Initiates, builds and maintains relationships with internal and external partners in order to develop, facilitate and promote occupational health and safety. Designs, implements, maintains and evaluates performance related to health and safety initiatives. Analyze health and safety statistics, then prepare and present in depth reports on this incident analysis for management and staff Develops and maintains divisional policies and procedures related to health and safety. Develops workplace injury reporting, investigating and return to work standards for the division. Identifies and analyzes health and safety training needs and, through leadership and consultation, develops, designs and delivers training and education programs to meet divisional, organizational and legislative requirements. Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements. Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into

📌 Health & Safety Officer (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto