Health And Safety Consultant

BlueSky Personnel Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

BlueSky Personnel Solutions is seeking a Bilingual Health, Safety and Attendance Specialist in Toronto to lead H&S and attendance programs. Role includes incident management, return-to-work programs, and training support.

French and English fluency is essential, with 3–5 years in H&S/attendance management and a relevant degree. The position offers a hybrid work setup with a salary target of CAD 95,000–103,000, plus pension and vacation benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluently bilingual in French and English, written and spoken.
• 3–5 years of Health & Safety and/or disability/attendance management experience.
• University degree in HR, IR, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• JHSC Part 1 Certification; CRSP/PSAC is a strong asset.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian OHS regulations and disability/attendance law.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills with confidentiality.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; Parklane and SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Experience in a school board, educational setting, or unionized public sector preferred.
• Must have reliable vehicle for travel to multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Developing, planning, and coordinating health, safety, and attendance programs.
• Coordinating and managing incidents, absenteeism, disability cases, and WSIB files.
• Investigating accidents and implementing prevention, wellness, and intervention programs.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Drafting, implementing, and monitoring return-to-work and modified work programs.
• Producing and sharing health, safety, and attendance statistics.
• Providing advisory support to managers on health, safety, and attendance.
• Coordinating and facilitating training and awareness activities.
• Guiding Joint Health and Safety Committee activities.
• Collaborating with unions and external organizations; other duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in HR/IR/OHS

JHSC Part 1 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Parklane

SAP

Job description

Our client located in Toronto is looking for a Bilingual Health, Safety and Attendance Specialist to add to their team.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary between $95,000 to $103,000
• Pension plan
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Remote opportunity, work in the office 1 day per week

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing, planning, and coordinating health & safety and attendance programs
• Coordinating and managing health & safety incidents, absenteeism, disability cases, and WSIB/worker's compensation files (including managing objections and appeals)
• Investigating accidents, work refusals, and incidents, and implementing prevention, wellness, and intervention programs
• Ensuring health & safety policies, procedures, legislation, and collective agreements are being followed
• Drafting, implementing, and monitoring return to work and modified work programs
• Producing, analyzing, and sharing health & safety and attendance statistics
• Providing advisory support and guidance to managers regarding health, safety, and attendance management
• Coordinating and facilitating training and awareness activities
• Guiding and supporting the activities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
• Collaborating with internal and external partners, including unions and external organizations
• Any other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Fluently bilingual in both French and English (written and spoken)
• 3-5 years of Health and Safety and/or Disability/Attendance Management experience
• University Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and/or Occupational Health and Safety
• Must have JHSC Part 1 Certification (CRSP® / PSAC® designation is considered a strong asset)
• Superior working knowledge of Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and disability/attendance legislation
• Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal communication skills, with a strict respect for confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (knowledge of Parklane and SAP is an asset)
• Experience working within a school board, educational environment, or unionized public sector setting is a strong asset
• Must have a reliable vehicle to travel to various work locations

Please note: the selected candidate will undergo a criminal and vulnerable sector background check

AI Disclosure:

We utilize AI-powered tools on job posting platforms for the initial screening and ranking of applications based on job-related criteria. AI technology is also employed in our recruitment process to streamline and facilitate interview scheduling and note‑taking. It is important to note that AI is not used for making final hiring decisions.

Type of Vacancy:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

BlueSky Personnel Solutions is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes resumes from all interested. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact BlueSky Personnel Solutions.

We thank you in advance for your interest, however, only those selected for a pre-screen and/or an interview will be contacted.