Coordinator, Health and Safety

Socket.dev; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness hours

Supportive culture

Tuition reimbursement

Development resources

Job summary

Peel Region seeks a Coordinator, Health and Safety to support Corporate Services - Human Resources in Mississauga. The contract position is full-time for up to 6 months with a hybrid work arrangement.

The role focuses on maintaining the health and safety management system, incident reporting, audits, and data analysis to ensure regulatory compliance. Strong MS Office, data management and communication skills are expected.

Qualifications

• A degree/diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or relevant degree/diploma with certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• At least 3 years of health & safety management system experience or an equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of policies, legislations and principles pertaining to health and safety including OH&S Act and Regs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation and maintenance of the health and safety management system.
• Administer WHS databases, reporting system and documentation.
• Prepare monthly, annual and ad-hoc safety reports.

Skills

H&S principles

Records management

Project management

Data analysis

MS Office / VISIO / EIM

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Research skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Parklane (nice-to-have)

Job description

Overview

Coordinator, Health and Safety

Corporate Services - Human Resources

Status: (1) Contract Full-Time position – Up to 6 months

Hiring Range: $75,696 - $85,159 per annum

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

Hours of work:35 hours per week

In this role the coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the development, implementation and maintenance of the Region’s health and safety management system. Plays a key role in compiling, organizing and analyzing documentation and records needed to demonstrate the Region’s compliance with safety- related legislation and best practices.

What you will do in this role:

• Administer and maintain Workplace Health and Safety databases, reporting system and documentation.
• Coordinate Incident reporting, data quality reviews and preparation of monthly, annual and ad-hoc safety reports.
• JHSC documentation management, tracking, compliance records and shared inbox communications
• Administrative tasks such as Pcard reconciliation, meeting room booking, conference registrations, team memberships
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and audit for the Region’s health and safety management system.
• Research legislative requirements, industry best practices, and emerging trends to support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Co-ordinate the review and enhancement of Regional health and safety policies, procedures, processes, and programs for regulatory compliance (eg. Joint Health & Safety Committees, First Aid, and Accident Investigation).
• Co-ordinate, implement and maintain the section’s document control program through Enterprise Information Management System (eg. EIM).
• In collaboration with Health & Safety Associate, compiling and conducting follow up with staff responsible for health and safety within operating departments to ensure ongoing compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, and for audit purposes.
• Organize, compile and analyze data and prepare statistical reports.
• Create health and safety bulletins, training programs, e-learning modules, and safety talks.
• Maintain Healthy Workplace Pathways pages.
• Organize and maintain safety related databases and inventories (e.g. First Aiders, Job Demands Analysis, Policy, Training and Assistive Devices)
• Responsible to respond inquiries regarding health and safety legislation, policies, procedures, processes and organizational requirements.
• Deliver administrative and project coordination support

What the role requires:

• A degree/diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or relevant degree/diploma with certificate in Occupational Health & Safety. At least 3 years of health & safety management system experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of policies, legislations and principles pertaining to health and safety, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Health and Safety Management Standards
• Proficiency in web content management software.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, hazard identification, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Proven experience in Records and Information Management database administration, and data integrity.
• Skilled in project management, process improvement, and analytical problem-solving.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer and information technology skills are essential, including MS Office applications, VISIO, and EIM
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written skills
• Strong relationship-building, customer service, and collaboration skills Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
• Ability to work as both a team player and independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to conduct research, collect data and analyze results
• Ability to travel with access to reliable transportation

Nice to have:

• Experience with Parklane is considered an asset

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here’s what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It’s important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we’re compliant with all regulations and policies.Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won’t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please [e-mail]

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.