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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