CLOSING DATE:  May 24, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness develops the strategic direction, manages and oversees the development, delivery and performance of integrated health, safety and wellness programs and initiatives ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory standards while fostering the corporate culture of health, safety, wellness and early and safe return to work while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulation. The incumbent is a member of the Human Resources leadership team and will implement progressive strategies and develop practices to support a diverse and high performing workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. OPERATION STRATEGY

• Manage and develop procedures and processes to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Work with Senior Management in strategic planning to plan for short and long-term business plans, through research, analysis and monitoring of relevant factors such as technological and organizational resources.
• Monitor, evaluate programs and recommend innovative strategies that improve service delivery and effective management of resources to meet Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Analyze external dynamics and other data sources to assess trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management.

1. LEADERSHIP AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Manage, coach and provide guidance to promote effective employee relations and encourage increased morale, innovation and productivity toward the successful accomplishment of the Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Interview, recruit and hire staff to meet the Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Conduct performance management formal process and annual review to monitor and establish recruitment and selection criteria, training and development opportunities through regular meetings to discuss individual performance.

1. CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Liaise and interact with government agencies, public and private sector organizations, departments and stakeholders to exchange information and acquire knowledge.
• Provide guidance, advice, counselling as required to resolve escalated concerns through effective investigation, mediation and conflict resolution.

1. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Build and foster strong working relationships and collaborative arrangements with internal and external customers, stakeholders and government agencies to promote, develop and integrate the Service Plan goals and objectives that drive business solutions.
• Recommend strategy and initiatives to management based on legislative requirements, best practice, analytics and employee needs.
• Liaise and communicate with regulatory government officials and industry leaders and manage outsider suppliers, vendors and consultants for optimal service.
• Provide consultative advice to the Director, Human Resources and liaise with legal counsel for the preparation and presentations of proceedings relative to OHSA, WSIA and OHRC.

1. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING

• Communicate effectively and establish links with stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions to meet the Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development and communication of health, safety, wellness and disability management information and processes to effectively inform management and employees.
• Prepare documents, correspondence and reports for presentation to senior management.

1. CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION

• Anticipate, assess and evaluate internal and external factors and trends that affect the organization such as technological and organizational practices and recommend strategies to implement measures and mitigate risks.
• Maintain knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and administrative directives, legislation, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

1. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Manage and control the budget, ensuring approvals and spending are consistent with operating objectives to ensure budget compliance.
• Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors while maintaining optimum cost-benefit relationships.
• Use of effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.

1. TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION

• Lead and manage projects and program initiatives.
• Ability to foster engagement and contribute to the building of consensus to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
• Provide advice and guidance on relevant matters to peers.
• Demonstrate corporate values at all times.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree in Health and Safety, Human Resources, Disability Management or related education and industry experience.
• Must hold or be eligible and able to obtain one of the following certifications within Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP); Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP).
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is an asset.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years health and safety experience preferably in both public and unionized environments.
• 5 years’ experience in a leadership capacity.

               OR Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Excellent knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, collective agreements and related legislation.
• Additional formal training and/or experience with the treatment, management and prevention of psychological and musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses and/or Ergonomics is preferred.
• Experience managing and leveraging contracts with third-party vendors such as Employee and Family Assistance Programs, disability claim litigators, Disability Insurance Providers, and Occupational Health Services is preferred.
• Experience in municipal/public sector is an asset.
• Experience managing WSIB claims as a Schedule 2 employer is preferred.
• Experience with Disability Management Software.
• Experience in the application of corporate STD, LTD programs with a focus on early and safe return to work.
• Experience with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is preferred.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

• Ability to schedule work and meet deadlines.

• Variable hours of work, as required.

• Must be willing to be on 24 hour call, when required.

• Mechanics licence (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, 310T OR 310S) is required.
• Possession of both 310T or 310S preferred. § Ability to obtain second Mechanic’s license is preferred.
• Valid, non probationary, Ontario “DZ” driver’s licence an asset.
• All current and up-to-date licences in the following disciplines, or the ability to obtain them, an asset: propane, natural gas, certification in ozone depletion and transportation of dangerous goods.