Support health and safety programs at House of Friendship using legislative compliance expertise and a cooperative, hybrid work model. This contract role serves Waterloo Region.

The Health and Safety and Claims Management Specialist provides coaching and subject matter expertise to leaders and employees. The position supports health and safety, healthy work environments, leaves, accommodations, return-to-work plans, and WSIB claims. You will guide teams while maintaining compliance with Ontario legislation and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Guide House of Friendship health and safety program activities
- Support health and safety teams, representatives, and managers
- Organize meetings, minutes, audits, follow-ups, and communications




- Investigate accidents and injuries and recommend risk mitigation
- Consult on workplace violence risk assessments and critical incidents

Requirements:

- Three-to-four-year human resources or related degree
- At least three years managing organizational health and safety
- Experience managing leaves of absence and claims
- Knowledge of Ontario employment, human rights, and safety legislation
- Valid G class driver's licence and reliable vehicle

Bring health and safety leadership, legislative knowledge, and claims management expertise to House of Friendship's Waterloo Region programs.

📌 Health and Safety Specialist (Kitchener)
🏢 House of Friendship
📍 Kitchener