The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:

The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.

About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service: Position Title:

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Employment Type:

Full time

The Human Resources Services Abilities Management Team is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking

Occupational Health and Safety Professional

to join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing a culture of health, safety, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging at the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS).

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our organization. As the Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, you will coordinate and support the HRPS Occupational Health and Safety Program, providing specialized expertise, advice, and guidance on occupational health and safety, environmental and accessibility requirements, legislation, regulations, and directives. You will serve as a trusted resource to leaders and employees,



supporting organizational compliance while bringing specialized knowledge in areas such as ergonomics, environmental compliance, and workplace health and safety.

As a key stakeholder and strategic partner, you will provide consultation and expert advice to all levels of management and staff on disability management and workplace health and safety matters. You will also play an important role in advancing the newly developed strategic plan for the abilities management portfolio, helping to strengthen processes, programs, and practices through an employee-centered approach that supports positive and sustainable workplace experiences.

If you are passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces and are energized by the opportunity to influence meaningful organizational change, this is your chance to make a difference. Bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to HRPS and help us foster a culture where people feel supported, valued, respected, and safe — every member, every day.

Join the HRPS team and help shape the future of workplace health, safety, accessibility, and employee well-being

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Here is what up will get to do: Develop, recommend, implement and monitor occupational health and safety programs, including Industrial Hygiene, Fire Safety, Communicable Disease, Respirator, First Aid, WHMIS, hearing conservation, designated substances and other applicable health and safety programs.



Provide advice and guidance to management, supervisors, employees and the Joint Health and Safety Committee regarding occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, directives and best practices. Conduct and/or coordinate workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments, ergonomic assessments and physical demands assessments; identify hazards and recommend appropriate controls, preventative measures, equipment, modifications and accommodations.

Support WSIB claims administration by working closely with designated third-party provider(s), employees, managers, and Payroll.

Review and follow up on workplace injury and illness reports, designated officer reports, work refusals and stoppages, critical injuries and other health and safety incidents; investigate and recommend corrective and preventative measures. Investigate and coordinate Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims and analyze injury and incident trends to identify opportunities for prevention and program improvement. Develop, deliver and monitor occupational health and safety training, identify training requirements and compliance gaps, and provide training related to applicable legislation, workplace hazards, emergency procedures and OHS programs. Coordinate accessibility, workplace accommodation and return-to-work/reintegration activities, including identifying barriers, reviewing functional restrictions and medical information, and recommending appropriate workplace modifications and accommodations. Coordinate medical surveillance activities, including the review, maintenance and communication of applicable hearing, blood testing and other occupational health surveillance info

📌 Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Halton Regional Police Service
📍 Winnipeg