Health & Safety Coordinator

Hydroone; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major electricity provider is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator in Vaughan, Ontario. This exciting role involves supporting the implementation of health and safety programs, providing expert advice, and maintaining safety compliance. Candidates should have 4 years of university education and experience in health and safety management. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety management principles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying Work Protection procedures.
• Ability to analyze health and safety data and trends.
• Experience with health and safety training coordination.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing health and safety protection programs.
• Provide expert advice on safety disputes.
• Maintain health and safety records and Emergency Response Procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Prepare safety presentations and training programs.

Skills

Health and safety management principles

Field-based Station Services experience

Mathematics and statistics

Written and oral communication

Health and safety legislation interpretation

Experience with external service organizations

Education

4 years of University training

Job description

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Health & Safety Coordinator

Date: Jan 30, 2026

Location: Woodbridge, ON, CA

51215 - Woodbridge - Regular

Hiring salary range: $3,710.00 - $4,982.00 / Bi-weekly

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function:

Assist the LOB personnel in carrying out health and safety programs established for the line of business to ensure Hydro One’s and Contractors' are compliance with current legislative, Corporate and Line of Business safety requirements and risk management programs. Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety Field Support supporting Station Services in the GTA.

General Accountabilities:

• Assist the Supervisor and LOB personnel in developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety protection programs. Assist in developing engineering and construction work methods, work application and job planning used in work activities. Assist in developing safe work methods and procedures. Advise staff on all matters pertaining to health and safety protection including corporate and Line of business safety requirements, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Health Act, etc
• Assist in resolving safety disputes by providing expert advice to both union and management staff. Represent the business unit and LOB personnel with the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Health, WSIB and Joint Health and Safety Committees concerning safety requirements, as directed by the Manager, Health and Safety Field Services and Health and Safety Coordinator.
• Assist in maintaining records of all health and safety matters. Assist in preparing Emergency Response Procedures. Keep informed of new developments in the field of Health and Safety including Health and safety legislation, practices, etc.
• Assist the Supervisor LOB personnel monitoring and assessing health and safety, protection, management programs and procedures. Prepare reports for LOB personnel on the degree of compliance. Make effective recommendations for improvements. Perform safety inspections and audits, investigate accidents and prepare reports. Make recommendations based on findings. Monitor for hazardous agents and advise on the safe handling of such materials. Review and analyze accident statistics to determine developing trends and make comparisons with corporate and LOB objectives. Prepare reports to LOB personnel.
• Prepare information and conduct meetings including safety presentations.
• Provide or coordinate the development, delivery and assessment of safety training programs such as general safety training, as required.
• Act as a coach and facilitator and assign and check the work of assigned staff on a periodic basis. Provide advice, guidance and instruction, as required.
• Work line management and the Rehabilitation Group to promote rehabilitation work, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

• Requires a knowledge of health and safety management principles to develop health and safety protection programs to implement audits and assessments of health and safety performance.
• The applicant must possess current field‑based Station Services experience and hold a valid UWPC qualification, with demonstrated proficiency in applying Work Protection procedures
• Requires a knowledge of mathematics and statistics to analyze health and safety data and trends. Requires a knowledge of computer technology to develop health and safety management systems.
• Requires facility in written and oral expression, training methods and techniques in order to coordinate health and safety training and to prepare comprehensive reports and to communicate with various internal and external contacts.
• Requires experience with the Lines of Business being supported, or equivalent work methods, work application and job planning work activities.
• Requires an understanding of health and safety legislation in order to provide advice and recommendations and assess management practices and performance.
• Requires experience with the interpretation and application of health and safety legislation and a good understanding of Corporate policies and practices to assess management practices.
• Requires experience in health and safety issues in order to work with the Ministry of Health, WSIB, Ministry of Labour, TSSA, and Joint Health and Safety Committees concerning Health and safety requirements.
• Requires experience in dealing with external service organizations in the provision of health and safety services.
• A period of over 6 years and up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of University training

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail] .Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: February 17, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

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