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

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