MANAGER OF HEALTH AND SAFETY About The Upper Grand District School Board (ugdsb) Administrative Employees The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 12 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

These

Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact. The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our People, Leadership & Culture team for a permanent full-time opportunity in the capacity of Manager of Health and Safety .

Location: Guelph Board Office (500 Victoria Road North, Guelph, ON) Primarily day shift, with the flexibility to work evenings as required Start Date: To commence as soon as possible permanent; full-time; Administrative Employees; Reporting to the Superintendent of People, Leadership & Culture, the Manager of Health and Safety is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Board's comprehensive health and safety management system. Through consultation, education, coaching, monitoring, and enforcement, this role ensures the health, safety, and well-being of staff, students, visitors, and contractors across all Board locations.



As the Board's subject matter expert on occupational health and safety, the Manager provides strategic leadership and advice to senior administration, school administrators, the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), employee groups, and external stakeholders.

The position ensures compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and codes while minimizing organizational risk and promoting a culture of safety. The Manager oversees health and safety programs, emergency preparedness, violence prevention, injury prevention, risk management, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance activities across approximately 78 Board sites. Lead and manage the board's Health and Safety Management System to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and board policies Monitor changes to occupational health and safety legislation, codes, standards, and best practices, providing guidance and recommendations to senior administration and staff Develop, implement, review, and deliver health and safety policies, procedures, programs, and training initiatives Act as the board's primary resource and advisor on health and safety matters Support and provide direction to the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Design, develop and deliver health and safety education programs Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance oversight to the Health and Safety team Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement related to health and safety University degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline.

Canadian Registered Safety

Professional (CRSP)



or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Minimum 5-7 years of progressive health and safety experience Experience in a large, multi-site, unionized environment Experience developing and implementing health and safety policies, programs, and training Experience in the education sector is considered an asset Expert knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations Strong knowledge of the Fire Code, Building Code, and related standards Demonstrated expertise in workplace investigations, hazard assessments, and risk management Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex legislation and data Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and report‑writing skills Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ebase Ability and willingness to travel regularly among approximately 78 Board sites As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting. Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin Persons with disabilities As part of this commitment, we are collecting voluntary self-identification data to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. The data aims to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.15 in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.People, Leadership, and Culture (Human Resources) will use aggregate data from all forms (not individual data) for internal reporting.

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🏢 Upper Grand District School Board
📍 Guelph