Health and Safety Supervisor

Salary Range : Band 8:$100,743.00 –$120,136.00 Location: J.W. Singleton Education Centre Human Resources - Employee Health, Safety & Well-Being Department Work Schedule: 35 hours/week, 12 months/year Effective Date: Immediately Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Employee Health, Safety & Well-Being, the Health & Safety Supervisor supports the implementation and coordination of the Board’s Health and Safety Program across multiple locations through supervision of the Health and Safety Officers, WSIB Administrators, and Health and Safety Administrator. The role provides operational guidance in the delivery of accident prevention and safety awareness initiatives and promotes a proactive safety culture while supporting compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) and other applicable legislation. Working collaboratively with administrators, staff, and Joint Health and Safety Committee Members, the Supervisor supports hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and the effective functioning of the internal responsibility system. Key Responsibilities: Acts as the leader of the team, supporting, training, and guiding Direct supervision of the Health & Safety team Ensuring that the team works as one cohesive unit, resolving any conflicts or issues that arise Responsible for coaching, performance appraisal and progressive discipline of the Health & Safety team Program Support and Implementation Identifies, develops, and implements health and safety program elements based on legislative requirements and industry best practices Ensures all Health and Safety activities, practices, and processes comply with applicable legislation, Board policies, administrative procedures, industry standards, and best practices Maintains documentation required for regulatory compliance, regulatory investigations,and/or legal proceedings Provides guidance and technical expertise on opportunities for process and service improvements, including analyzing gaps in effectiveness and implementing initiatives based on best practice Liaises with managers, supervisors, Instructional Program Leads, employees and external agencies to ensure compliance with legislative requirements Liaises with government authorities regarding health and safety issues and concerns such as accidents, fire, water and public health to ensure compliance with mandatory regulations Participates in internal subcommittees and external safety groups [e.g., Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA), Regional Fire Safety, Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO)] Investigation and Compliance Oversees workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and audits Prepares written recommendations for corrective and preventive actions Investigates accidents, critical injuries, work refusals, work stoppages, health-related complaints, occupational illnesses, curriculum-based safety concerns, and hazardous materials issues including root cause analysis Support people leaders in resolving compliance matters and participates in meetings with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Advisory and Health and Safety Resource Provides technical guidance to administrators, staff, and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members to ensure legal obligations are met and in the dispute resolution process Respond to concerns, complaints, and action items raised by JHSC members and other stakeholders Maintains current knowledge of the OH&S legislation, regulatory changes, emerging trends, and industry standards and the ability to interpret and apply all relevant legislation Training and Education Directs the development of health and safety training modules for e-learning or classroom instruction and ensures mandatory training requirements are met Oversees training to JHSC members, including Basic Certification, and collaborates with Health and Safety Officers to evaluate training effectiveness Oversees safety training for staff on the use of equipment, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, and curriculum-based hazards Research, Analysis, and Reporting Provide evidence-based guidance based on legislation, internal policies, and external and external standards (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CSA) Oversee the development of inspection forms, checklists, reporting tools, and other resources to support consistent and effective health and safety practices Advise on curriculum safety, hazardous materials, and occupational health concerns Analyzes injury, incident, and inspection data to identify trends, areas of concern, opportunities for preventive action, and cost mitigation Analyzes direct and indirect costs associated with WSIB-related claims and makes recommendations related to liability Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related discipline Minimum of 4 years related work experience Preferred 5 years of experience working in the education sector and/or unionized environment A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation or working towards a designation Experience conducting occupational hygiene assessments, identifying workplace hazards, implementing control measures, and investigating reporting accidents Strong knowledge of legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario), Building Code, Fire Code and Health Protection and Promotion Act Familiarity with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development investigations and reporting requirements Experience managing work refusals, inspections, and follow-up actions Demonstrated skill in providing guidance and support to Joint Health and Safety Committees Ability to plan, prepare, and deliver workplace safety training sessions Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal time management and presentation skills Job Category: Management & Professionals - Job Code #4053688 We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Halton District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the email address provided on the applicants’ Apply To Education profile page. Applicant Self Identification Questions: As part of the recruitment and selection function, the HDSB will collect voluntary self identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedure, HDSB’s Employment Equity Policy and Ontario’s Anti Racism Data Standards: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15, in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. 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