Health and Safety Coordinator

Oneida Nation of The Thames; Southwold; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneida Nation of the Thames is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and maintain the occupational health and safety program across the organization, ensuring compliance with the Canada Labour Code (Part II) and related regulations. The role supports a proactive safety culture across departments and worksites.

The position is a one-year contract in the Human Resources department, located at 2212-A Elm Avenue, Southwold, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, human resources, or a related field.
• A recognized occupational health and safety designation is a strong asset (CRSP/CHSC/CHSEP).

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in OHS/HR or related field

OHS designation (CRSP/CHSC/CHSEP) asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety systems/databases

Job description

Salary

$30.00-$35.00/hr

Posting Date

September 24, 2026

Closing Date

October 8, 2026, at 4:30p.m.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining the occupational health and safety program for Oneida Nation of the Thames as a federally regulated workplace. The Coordinator ensures the organization meets its obligations under the Canada Labour Code (Part II) and the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, while fostering a proactive safety culture across all departments and worksites.

Position

Health and Safety Coordinator

Term

One (1) Year Contract

Department

Human Resources

Division

Administration

Hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Flexibility

Flexible evenings, weekends, holidays.

Education

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, human resources, or a related field.
• A recognized occupational health and safety designation is considered a strong asset. Examples include the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), and Certified Health and Safety Environment Practitioner (CHSEP).

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an occupational health and safety role in Canada; three (3) or more years preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully in a First Nation community and support culturally safe practices. Previous experience working within a First Nation is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of and experience applying the Canada Labour Code (Part II) and the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations or demonstrated ability to acquire this knowledge.
• Experience supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of workplace health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and risk assessments, with the ability to recommend and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience providing health and safety guidance, training, and support to employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Experience monitoring compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and organizational policies.
• Experience maintaining health and safety records, documentation, reports, and metrics, and preparing information for management review.
• Experience supporting workplace incident reporting, investigations, follow‑up, and return‑to‑work or accommodation processes, as applicable.
• Experience working collaboratively with workplace health and safety committees, employee representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Experience communicating health and safety requirements clearly and effectively to individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Experience with safety‑related systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications, including preparing reports, tracking corrective actions, and maintaining accurate records.

Mandatory Documentation with Application

• A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
• Resume

Requirements Prior To Starting Employment

• The successful candidate must submit a Criminal Record Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
• The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Employer Culture and Diversity

• Oneida Nation of the Thames gives hiring preference to qualified First Nation applicants, with first preference to qualified Oneida Nation of the Thames members. Applicants wishing to be considered under this preference are encouraged to self‑identify in your application.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is guided by Skʌnʌ́ Teyukwalihwayenawakhuti “We will work together in peace” and is committed to supporting the preservation and use of the Oneida language and cultural practices.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is committed to workplace diversity and will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. To request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Location

2212-A Elm Avenue, Southwold, Ontario, N0L 2G0.