Deadline to Apply: Sunday, June 21, 2026 by 11.59 PM Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Working Condition: In person, five days a week

Location:
WRPS HQ, 200 Maple Grove Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Shift: Day Working Days/ Hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00 AM
- 04.00 PM Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week Number of Position: 1 position Union: Senior Officer Association (SOA) Reason for Vacancy: Backfill 2024 Salary Range: $138,097
- $162,467 The current collective agreement expires on December 31, 2024. Wages are subject to negotiated adjustments through collective bargaining. The Waterloo Regional Police Service provides high-quality policing to more than 670,000 residents across the Region of Waterloo. Our region is a diverse and prosperous area in Southern Ontario, uniquely characterized by its blend of vibrant urban centres, Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, and surrounded by the rural townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich. We take pride in our diversity and remain committed to fostering a people‑focused organization that reflects the strength and character of the communities we serve. Long Description

Manager Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

The Manager, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness advances and supports the development, maintenance and implementation of the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) wellness, abilities management, and occupational health and safety programs and policies, with a focus on maintaining and improving employee physical and mental well-being. You Will:

Provide informed advice and expertise related to occupational health, safety and wellness to Senior Leadership regarding the immediate and ongoing needs at all levels of the organization. Review and evaluate current occupational health, safety and wellness practices,



identifying issues and making recommendations. Develop recent long-term and short-term programs, policies, and initiatives that align with strategic business goals and support a healthy and engaged workforce. Manage the reporting requirements to the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Health to ensure that critical injuries and illnesses are reported in a timely and compliant manner. Perform cost and productivity analyses of employee health and wellness program initiatives and apply metrics to assess impact to the organization. Report to management and prepare quarterly updates and annual reports Review contracts related to operations of the Branch; ensure adherence of third‑party providers to delivery standards. Responsible for overseeing the claims management of occupational and non‑occupational absences and the oversight of the coordination of the safe return‑to‑work program for ill or injured employees. Manage and oversee programs and services to reduce WSIB costs and short‑term and long‑term absence costs through effective and timely Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) programs, and recognition of medical accommodation requirements Challenge questionable disability and WSIB claims by thorough review of background and medical information provided, initiating third‑party intervention, and representing WRPS at follow‑up meetings and court proceedings. Collaborate with the Manager, Total Compensation & HR Systems,



WRPS benefits providers and internal stakeholders to examine return‑to‑work implications/strategies, long‑term disability (LTD) settlement strategies, and specific case approaches Provide oversight to Service‑wide occupational health, safety and wellness programs and education campaigns Oversee the investigation of hazards, incidents and other health and safety‑related issues and review safety recommendations Approve all research conducted by staff to develop Directives and Safe Work Practices for the organization. Act as a liaison with the Ministry of Labour and external agencies and officials to resolve issues in relation to occupational health and safety. Conduct regular meetings with the Director of Psychological Services and other psychological providers regarding organization and individual member needs. Co‑chair the Wellness Committee and provide support to various other committees and working groups Support critical incidents and provide emergent intervention in times of crisis, arrange for psychoeducational debriefs and referrals to community partners or inpatient programming. Provide support to members in navigating health, safety and wellness information to increase their awareness and understanding of the resources available. Monitor and oversee cost optimization for the Health, Safety and Wellness unit; make budget recommendations to the Director, Human Resources. Provide strategic and operational leadership through a positive, proactive, engaging and people‑first leadership style, achieved through effective coaching, advising, mentoring, communicating and educating employees within the team. Establish performance criteria, conduct employee performance evaluations, and review the

📌 Manager Occupational Health Safety and Wellness (Winnipeg)
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