Health&SafetyCoordinator;
PS-DepartmentSupportRegularFullTime

Markham,ON,CA

SalaryRange: $76,489.00To$92,677.00Annually

DepartmentandCommission: PeopleServices,OfficeoftheChiefAdministrativeOfficer

Affiliation: Non-Union

VacancyType :Replacement

PostingDate: September19,2026

ApplicationDeadline: October11,2026

AbouttheCityofMarkham
TheCityofMarkhamisconsistentlyrankedamongCanada’stopmunicipalemployers.In2026,theCityreceiveditssixthconsecutiveCanada’sBestEmployersrecognitionfromForbesandStatistaInc.,placingthirdamongmunicipalitiesand15thoverallinGovernmentServices.Anaward-winningmunicipality,Markhamisrecognizedforitsleadershipinsustainability,innovativeurbanplanning,andstrongfiscalmanagement.Servingadiverseandgrowingcommunityofmorethan370,000residents,Markhamcombinesrichheritagewithavibrantlocaleconomyandoffersemployeestheopportunitytocontributetomeaningful,impactfulworkthathelpsstrengthenthecommunityweserve.

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JobSummary
TheHealth&SafetyCoordinatorisresponsibleforsupportingthedevelopment;,implementation,andcontinuousimprovementoftheCity’soccupationalhealthandsafetyprogramsandsystems.Thisroleprovidessupporttoensurecompliancewithapplicablehealthandsafetylegislation,whileadvancingaproactivesafetyculturefocusedonprevention,riskreduction,andemployeewell‑being.Workinginacomplex,multi‑site,project‑driven,andunionizedenvironment,theCoordinatorpartnerswiththePeopleServicesteam,Cityleaders,Employees,multipleJointHealth&SafetyCommittees;,contractors,andexternalstakeholderstodriveeffectivesafetypractices,manageworkplaceincidentsandclaims,anddeliverimpactfultrainingandprogramsacrosstheorganization.

KeyDuties&Responsibilities;
Health&SafetyCompliance;

Supportthedevelopment,implementation,review,andcontinuousimprovementoftheCity’shealthandsafetyprograms,policies,procedures,standards,andsafeworkpractices.

ContributetotheevolutionoftheCity’shealthandsafetymanagementsystemandoverallsafetystrategy.

EnsureorganizationalcompliancewiththeOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct(OHSA),WorkplaceSafetyandInsuranceAct(WSIA),andrelatedlegislation.

Coordinateandsupporthealthandsafetyprograms,includingworkplaceinspections,hazardassessments,contractorsafety,confinedspaceentry,workplaceviolenceprevention,andfirstaidcompliance.

ConductcomplianceauditsandgapassessmentstoensureadherencetoOHSA,applicableregulations,standards,andcorporaterequirements.

Monitorlegislativechanges,emergingtrends,andbestpractices,recommendingprogramenhancementstomaintaincomplianceandsupportcontinuousimprovement.

RiskManagement&IncidentPrevention;(Operational)

Conductworkplaceinspections,audits,hazardassessments,andjobhazardanalysesacrossmunicipalfacilities,operationalworksites,andactiveproject/constructionsites.

Leadorsupportincident,injury,andnear‑missinvestigations,includingroot‑causeanalysisandcorrectiveactionimplementation.

Whereneeded,supportleadershiptoverifycontractorcompliancewithmunicipalsafetyexpectations,project‑specificrequirements,andregulatoryobligations





Coordinateoccupationalhygieneandexposuremonitoringinitiatives(noise,chemical,biological,ergonomic,indoorairquality).

Supportemergencypreparednessplanning,drills,andresponseactivities.

Provideadvicetoleaders,projectmanagers,andemployeesonhazardidentification,riskmitigation,andsafeworkprocedures.

Training,Education&Culture;

Identifylegislatedtrainingrequirementsandsupportorganization‑widecompliancewithmandatorytrainingprograms.

Develop,coordinate,anddeliverhealthandsafetytrainingprograms,includingorientations,project‑sitesafetybriefings,andinstructor‑ledsessions.

Promoteacultureofsafetythroughengagement,communication,andawarenessinitiatives.

Supportcontinuousimprovementoflearningsystemsandtrainingcompliancetracking.

Committees&StakeholderCollaboration;

ProvideleadershipandcoordinationsupporttomultipleJointHealth&SafetyCommittees;(JHSCs),includinginspections,meetings,andfollow‑upactions.

ActasatechnicalresourcetoJHSCsanddepartmentalleadersregardinglegislativerequirementsandhealthandsafetybestpractices.

Supportdepartmentalleadersinmeetingtheirduediligenceandhealthandsafetyresponsibilities.

Buildeffectiverelationshipswithemployees,unions,supervisors,contractors,andexternalpartners.

Wellness&OrganizationalSupport;

Supportprogramsrelatedtopsychologicalhealthandsafety,workplaceviolenceandharassmentprevention,andemployeewellness.

Reporting&Analytics;

Maintainsafetydata,documentation,andrecordsrequiredtodemonstratelegislativecomplianceandduediligence.

Trackandreportonleadingandlagginghealthandsafetyperformanceindicators.

Monitorcompliancetrendsandpreparerecommendationstoimproveorganizationalperformance.

Preparereports,dashboards,andanalysistosupportdecision‑makingandcontinuousimprovement.

WSIB&DisabilityManagement;

SupportthePeopleServicesteamandtheOccupationalHealth&SafetyNursetocoordinateWSIBclaimsmanagement;,includingreporting,documentation,andcasemanagement.

SupportthePeopleServicesteamandtheOccupationalHealth&SafetyNursetofacilitatereturn;‑to‑workandmodified‑dutyplanningincollaborationwithkeystakeholders.

AnalyzeandreportbackfindingstothePeopleServicesTeamandtheOccupationalHealth&SafetyNursetheWSIBtrendsandperformancemetricstoidentifyopportunitiesforpreventionandimprovement.;

Qualifications

HealthandSafetydiplomaorequivalent

Minimum5yearsofprogressiveexperienceinoccupationalhealthandsafety.

Experienceinamunicipalsector,construction,orunionizedbroaderpublic‑sectorenvironmentisstronglypreferred.

Demonstratedexperiencein:

Leadinginspections,audits,andinvestigations

Supportingoradvisingmulti‑siteJointHealth&SafetyCommittees;

Developinganddeliveringhealthandsafetytrainingprograms

WSIBclaimsmanagementandreturn‑to‑workcoordination





Supportingsafetyonconstructionorcapitalprojectsites

StrongexperienceapplyingOntariohealthandsafetylegislationinacomplexenvironment.

Strongworkingknowledgeof:

OHSAandapplicableregulations

WSIAandreturn‑to‑workpractices

Workplaceviolenceandharassmentlegislation

HumanRightsCodeanddutytoaccommodate

Abilitytotranslatelegislationintopractical,operationalsolutions.

Strongcommunication,facilitation,andrelationship‑buildingskills.

Provenabilitytoinfluenceandsupportleadersandemployeesinaunionizedsetting.

Stronganalyticalandproblem‑solvingcapabilities.

ValidOntarioClass“G”Driver’sLicensewiththeabilitytotraveltomultiplesites.

Standard/IntermediateFirstAidandCPRLevelC.

CoreBehaviours

ServiceExcellence: Meetsorexceedsservicestandardswheninteractingwithcustomersinthecommunityandintheorganization.

Change&Innovation;: Respondspositivelyandprofessionallytochangeandhelpsothersthroughchange.

Teamwork&RelationshipBuilding;: Interactswithothersinaninclusive,collaborativeandrespectfulwaythatcreateseffectiveworkingrelationships.

Communication: Communicatesinaclear,professionalandrespectfulway;demonstratesactivelistening.

Accountable&ResultsOriented;: Demonstratesethicalbehaviourandaccountability,alignswithCityvalues,andabidesbyrelevantpoliciesandlegislation.

Management&Leadership;: Demonstratesself-management,professionalismandengagement;leadsbyexample.

CoreValues
AttheCityofMarkham,ourworkisguidedbyasharedsetofcorevaluesthatshapehowweserveourcommunityandsupportoneanother.

ServiceExcellence:theconsistentdeliveryofhigh-qualityefficientandcustomer‑centricservicethatexceedsexpectations.

Accountability:ourobligationtoberesponsibleandaccountableforouractions,decisionsandperformance.

People‑Focused:puttingpeoplefirst.

Trust:theconfidenceweplaceineachothertoactwithintegrityandfairness.

Innovation:Investingineachotherandthewaywedeliverourprogramsandservices.

Wearelookingforcandidateswhobringthesevaluestolifethroughtheiractions,decisions,andleadershipapproach.

WorkingConditions

Combinationofofficeandfield‑basedworkacrossmunicipal,operational,andconstructionprojectsites.

Requiredtobeonsite4days/week

Exposuretodiverseenvironments(office,construction,maintenance,recreation,utilities,andpublicspaces).

Occasionalafter‑hoursandweekendsupportisrequired.

ConditionsofEmployment
SatisfactorycompletionofaCriminalRecordandJudicialMattersCheck,inaformacceptabletoandapprovedbytheCity.

AIDisclosure
AttheCityofMarkham,wevaluetransparencyandfairnessinrecruitment.Whileoursystem(ADPWorkforceNow)includesAI-poweredfeatures,wedonotuseAItoscreen,assess,orselectapplicants.Allevaluationsareconductedbypeople.

TheCityofMarkhamiscommittedtoinclusive,accessibleandbarrierfreeemploymentpracticesandtocreatingaworkplacethatreflectsandsupportsthediversityofthecommunityweserve.Pleaseletusknowifyourequireaccommodationandwewillworkwithyoutoensureabarrierfreehiringprocess.

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📌 Health & Safety Coordinator (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario