Health, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator

Hastings District Council; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings District Council is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator to support risk management and safety across diverse operations. The role involves practical training, coaching, and advising managers, staff and contractors, with on-site audits and incident investigations. An after-hours on-call roster is required.

You will work with a knowledgeable team to foster a positive safety culture and continually improve procedures across offices, facilities, parks, pools, roads and sites.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Health and Safety or actively pursuing one.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar H&S role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Solid understanding of risk management, audits, investigations and reporting.
• Hands-on approach with commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of risk and safety across operations.
• Promote a positive safety culture among staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Provide practical training, coaching and advice.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Review and improve HSW procedures and contribute to wider initiatives.
• On-call after-hours rostered shifts as required.

Skills

Health & Safety coordination

Risk assessment & management

Audits & investigations

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety

Job description

Hastings District Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing team plays an important role in helping keep our people, contractors, visitors and communities safe across the wide variety of work we do. From offices and community facilities to parks, pools, roads and operational sites, our team supports people working in a diverse range of environments and roles. We provide specialist advice and support, while also building capability across the organisation and helping our people confidently manage health and safety as part of everyday work.

We’re looking for a motivated and proactive Health, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team. If you're ready to take the next step in your HSW career, this is an opportunity to build your experience while working alongside a knowledgeable and down-to-earth team.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with managers, staff and contractors to support the day-to-day management of risk, encourage a positive safety culture, and provide practical training, coaching and advice. No two days will look the same – you could be supporting operators working with heavy machinery in our waste operations, animal control staff working with animals and the public, office-based teams, or regulatory staff carrying out inspections and processing consents. You’ll also get out on site to carry out audits and inspections, support incident investigations, review and improve procedures, and contribute to wider HSW initiatives across the organisation.

This role includes a rostered after-hours on-call requirement.

Ōu wheako – about you

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Health and Safety – or be actively working towards one
• 2 years or more relevant experience in a similar H&S role
• Great communication skills and the confidence to influence and engage with others
• A solid understanding of risk management processes, audits, investigations, and reporting
• A practical, hands-on mindset with a genuine commitment to health, safety and wellbeing

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?