Emergency Preparedness & Health & Safety Lead

CHATS-Community & Home Assistance To Seniors; Aurora; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee Training and development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

CHATS-Community & Home Assistance To Seniors is seeking an Emergency Planning/Health and Safety Coordinator for a maternity leave contract in a hybrid role serving York Region and South Simcoe. You will lead emergency preparedness programs, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with staff and external agencies.

The position requires 2+ years in emergency planning or safety, a relevant diploma, strong communication and training skills, and a valid Ontario

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in emergency planning, health and safety, or a related role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of emergency management principles, health and safety legislation and regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training sessions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• A vehicle and valid Ontario Driver's License are required.
• Project Management Skills are an asset
• Fluency in both official languages (English & French), or other languages, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Preparedness Leadership
• Lead the planning and execution of emergency drills, debriefs, simulations, and follow-up actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during emergencies, coordinating with local emergency services, public health agencies, and stakeholders.
• Conduct organizational risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Fire Protection and Prevention Act, and all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Perform regular site inspections, safety audits, and assessments of workplace hazards and violence risks.
• Oversee incident and hazard reporting processes and conduct root cause analyses of workplace accidents.
• Audit monthly safety inspections for completeness, accuracy, and resolution of follow-up items.
• Training and Education
• Deliver and support ongoing education and training related to emergency preparedness and workplace safety.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on safe practices and emergency protocols.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new employees regarding disaster preparedness and health and safety procedures.
• Collaboration and Leadership
• Partner with organizational leadership to promote a strong culture of safety.
• Participate actively on the Health and Safety Committee.
• Coordinate with external agencies to align emergency response planning efforts.

Job description

CHATS-Community & Home Assistance To Seniors is seeking an Emergency Planning/Health and Safety Coordinator for a maternity leave contract in a hybrid role serving York Region and South Simcoe. You will lead emergency preparedness programs, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with staff and external agencies.

The position requires 2+ years in emergency planning or safety, a relevant diploma, strong communication and training skills, and a valid Ontario