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.

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