Health and Safety Consultant

Public Services Health & Safety Association; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on public safety is seeking a Health & Safety Consultant to provide training, guidance, and support within Ontario. This remote position involves building client relationships and delivering effective health and safety initiatives. Applicants should possess a university degree, relevant certifications, and significant consulting experience. The role offers a competitive salary starting at $88,000 annually and emphasizes values of innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary with defined-benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Home office support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledgeable in health and safety legislation, auditing, and management systems.
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety training and consultation services.
• Develop proactive initiatives to foster health and safety.
• Build relationships with clients to improve health and safety outcomes.

Skills

Knowledgeable in health and safety legislation

Excellent facilitation skills

Significant consulting experience

Relationship management

Education

University degree or equivalent education

Post-secondary health and safety program

Designations such as CRSP, CCPE ROH

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Health & Safety Consultant, Government & Public Safety (Regions: Guelph-Wellington, Grey Bruce)

Overview

PSHSA is a remote-first organization with a flexible work environment that supports balance, autonomy, and collaboration. As a Health & Safety Consultant, you will provide health and safety training, support, guidance, and advice to workplace parties within the specific sector in the Province of Ontario. This role develops proactive initiatives and strategies to foster health and safety as a core business value among clients. Reporting to the Senior Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, the role involves ongoing client engagement and building relationships to help clients improve health and safety outcomes and position PSHSA as a leader in client-focused solutions.

Why Join PSHSA?

At PSHSA, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful work that directly improves the health and safety of Ontario’s workplaces. We are guided by our i-CARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Integrity, and Excellence. We pursue forward-looking initiatives, continuous improvement, bold ideas, and digital innovation to protect and empower workers across the province. We are a remote-first organization with a flexible work environment that supports balance, autonomy, and collaboration. Our teams are based across Ontario and stay connected through modern tools, strong values, and a shared purpose.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary with a defined-benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits from Day 1
• Healthcare Spending Account & Employee Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth and development
• Home office support and ergonomic assessment
• A chance to make a lasting impact in the public sector

Your Opportunity to Shape What’s Next

Reporting to the Senior Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, the Health and Safety Consultant provides health and safety training, support, guidance, and advice to all workplace parties within the Province of Ontario. This position develops proactive initiatives and strategies to foster health and safety as a core business value among clients. The role involves ongoing client engagement, building client relationships to help them improve health and safety outcomes, and positioning PSHSA as a leader in delivery of client-focused solutions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Relationship Management

• Initiates, fosters, maintains and develops relationships with the sector (worker, employer union, key partners and associations)
• Regularly identifies partnership opportunities and makes appropriate referrals
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, external clients’ associations, and key partners to advance PSHSA’s objectives
• Identify and develop consulting relationships with sector associations and networking groups to advance knowledge/awareness of OHS/PSHSA and promote benefits of health and safety initiatives

Client Engagement

• Proactively and reactively analyzes customer needs and concerns by researching the client’s history through various sources and applies health and safety expertise to improve their current program(s)
• Develops and coordinates training schedules to meet needs
• Promotes the benefits of implementing health & safety initiatives; utilizes internal consulting processes to support and direct clients in developing customized health & safety programs
• Prepares and presents effective proposals to sector clients to illustrate benefits of PSHSA products and services
• Seeks opportunities for revenue generation through selling/up-selling

Operational / Subject Matter Expertise

• Provides health and safety consulting services and collaborates with other PSHSA consultants to reduce workplace hazards and injuries
• Provides on-site private and public health & safety training and facilitation services
• Assists in the development, review, and implementation of PSHSA products, programs and services
• Collaborates with internal teams to identify, develop and deliver strategies to meet market needs
• Translates and applies Occupational Health and Safety Act legislation into practical application
• Responds to client information requests promptly and maintains records of activities
• Researches and stays informed about common health & safety trends within the sector

Your Strengths and Expertise

• A university degree or equivalent education and experience
• Post-secondary completion of a health and safety program
• Designation(s) in health and safety or related disciplines (e.g., CRSP, CCPE ROH) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Knowledgeable in health and safety legislation, auditing, and management systems
• Significant experience in consulting, managing a client base, building relationships and achieving targets
• Excellent facilitator with knowledge of adult learning principles and ability to deliver training
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Works well independently and in a team
• Proficient with software including Microsoft Office, Excel, and CRM systems

Details of the Role

Status: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week

Location: Remote in Ontario, Canada

Bargaining Unit Position: Yes

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: Starting at $88,000 per year

Application Details

We are looking for individuals passionate about health and safety and who share our i-CARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Integrity, Excellence. Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not match every requirement.

Please visit our Career Centre to apply!

While we sincerely appreciate all applications and your interest in PSHSA, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PSHSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. PSHSA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.