$39.89 - $55.76 Per hour

Our Mission Statement: The purpose of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission is to provide, preserve and advocate for our parks, our heritage assets and our environment through operations and partnerships that contribute to an exceptional guest experience and economic prosperity in the region.

About the job

- Provide consultation and advice on health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
- Promote and help foster a proactive health and safety culture across the organization by partnering with managers and employees to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks.
- Coordinate the delivery of health, safety and wellness programs, analyzing their impact on business goals.
- Coordinate the development and improvement of health, safety, and wellness programs with a focus on prevention.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Research and recommend health and safety controls to mitigate workplace risks and promote a safe work environment. Provide expert advice and support on hazard assessments, work refusals, JHSC matters and workplace violence incidents, while guiding management on legislative compliance and health and safety requirements.
- Support managers in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities by providing guidance, tools, coaching, and advice on risk management, due diligence, incident prevention and legislative compliance.
- Assist managers in investigations, workplace violence risk assessments, and compliance with internal policies and legislation.
- Develop and deliver health and safety education/training to OPS staff through various mediums, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement. Coordinate external training providers where appropriate.
- Monitor and evaluate health and safety compliance through audits, inspections, reporting, and performance metrics, identifying trends and recommending corrective and preventive actions to reduce organizational risk.
- Support contingency planning and emergency response teams for workplace crises.
- Exercise discretion and sound judgment in managing confidential information and records.
- Maintain a database to monitor metrics and implement a proactive approach to accident prevention.
- Embodied the SLPC's equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.

Mandatory requirements





- Successful candidate must possess a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and be able to operate a fleet vehicle to travel to geographically dispersed sites.

Knowledge and experience

You have:

- Knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and promoting proactive health and safety programs, risk management strategies, compliance monitoring processes, and employee training initiatives across diverse operational environments.
- Knowledge in occupational health and safety theories, principles, practices and techniques to provide support to staff.
- Knowledge in governing acts, legislation, case law and regulations specifically in relation to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to interpret and provide consultation and advice to management and Human Resources.

Communication and relationship management skills

You have:

- Effectively influenced stakeholders by building alignment and securing commitment to a chosen course of action, while fostering strong collaboration with the team and with external partners.
- Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills to sustain good working relationships with managers, worker representatives, and colleagues; prepare and present a wide range of program materials; and, craft reports, briefing notes and correspondence.
- Strong presentation skills to effectively deliver health and safety training programs.
- Demonstrated relationship building skills to initiate and maintain partnerships and working relationships with workplace stakeholders.

Analysis and analytical skills

You have:

- Demonstrated ability to apply issues analysis and problem-solving skills to understand critical issues which have a potential organization impact and research, analyze and recommend strategies for effective issues response.
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and research skills to interpret legislation, directives, policies, collective agreement provisions; and identify impact of initiatives on operations.





Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at , ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer

- Belong to one of the largest employers in Ontario, the Ontario Public Service, and open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the province
- Supportive team environment
- Staff discounts
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Option to join an excellent pension plan
- Paid perks
- Percentage paid in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 13740 County Rd 2, R R 1, Morrisburg, East Region

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📌 Health and Safety Advisor (Morrisburg)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
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