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. Joinusandmakealastingdifference! 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. Pleaserespectourscentfreeareabynotwearingscentedproductswhenvisitingtheoffice #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Health & Safety Coordinator (Markham)
🏢 Owen Sound
📍 Markham