Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist - Full Time (Contract) - Human Resources - Walkerton, ON
Who We Are
Welcome to Bruce County! We are located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which includes the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. We are a community where excellence, opportunity, and exploration come together amidst the natural beauty of Southwestern Ontario. Nestled between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, our community thrives in stunning landscapes, from tranquil rivers and iconic lighthouses to bright starry skies. Home to nearly 75,000 residents in predominantly rural communities, Bruce County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities, Bruce County is a place where you can work, live, and explore to no end.

Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well-being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper-tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services that shape the daily lives of our residents across 12 towns and communities. Our responsibilities include housing, childcare, Ontario Works, infrastructure, paramedic services and long-term care homes, as well as cultural and recreational programs through our libraries and museum. In everything we do, we uphold our core values: excellence, welcoming community, good governance, environmental stewardship and financial sustainability.

As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of public servants committed to making a meaningful difference. At Bruce County, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to impactful solutions and help shape a sustainable future—all while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle this remarkable region offers. Explore with us—your journey starts here.

What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Employee Health & Labour Relations Manager, the Health,



Safety and Wellness Specialist supports the management of workplace health and safety portfolios including disability management, workplace accommodations and corporate health and safety and wellness with a focus on proactive initiatives to enhance employee wellness. This position is heavily involved in the development and implementation of an organisational safety management system, with appropriate policies, procedures and processes, and ensuring that all County staff understand their workplace health and safety duties and have the tools and training to meet those duties.

Contract duration: 12 months

What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience

Degree or Diploma in Health and Safety or in a related field

Three years of experience developing, implementing and overseeing Health and Safety programmes

Experience working with all levels of staff in an organisation

Skills & Abilities

Ability to identify issues and recommend creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems

Ability to plan, organise, develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives and policies

Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations

Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Experience working in a unionised environment

High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment

Experience working in a unionised environment

Proven ability to develop and implement training and development courses





Proven experience preparing and conducting post‑implementation evaluations

Strong conflict resolution skills

Strong knowledge of industry specific health and safety legislation

Valid Class G Driver’s Licence

Assets:

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: $86,887-$102,229 per annum

Hours per week: 35

Percentage in lieu of benefits

Vacation pay

OMERS pension with equal employer match

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Apply by: September 4, 2026

Join Us!
Your Career, Our Community: Let’s build a Welcoming and Sustainable Bruce County Together!

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities. At Bruce County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone has the prospect to thrive.

We are dedicated to fostering an equitable, accessible, and welcome environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. Bruce County provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates, including those with disabilities, and ensuring that our recruitment, selection and onboarding processes are barrier free and fully accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be chosen based on their relevant education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as a competency‑based interview and formal background reference checks. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist - Full Time (Contract) - Human Resources - Walkerton, ON (British Columbia)
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