Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator, 100% Regular (External Posting)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) in Ottawa, Ontario invites applications for the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator position. The role supports the OCDSB OH&S management system, coordinates policies, and leads investigations and emergency preparedness.

The successful candidate will hold a college diploma in OH&S, CRSP certification, and at least five years of related experience; travel to schools is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and a minimum of five years of directly related experience.
• Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is required.
• Proficiency in monitoring legislation changes and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation, maintenance and promotion of OH&S policies and initiatives.
• Conduct investigations including injuries and workplace violence; support emergency preparedness plans.
• Provide leadership and training to staff and liaise with external regulatory bodies.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Regulatory liaison

Education

Community college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

CRSP certification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email

Job description

External Posting - applications from approved casual and term ESP employees and external candidates. (Regular (permanent) ESP employees must apply to the Internal posting)

About the OCDSB: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR

Position Status: 1.0 Regular Full-time, 12 month work year

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: OSSTF District 25 - Educational Support Professionals (ESP)

Salary range: $71,338 to $89,940 per annum (Level 9)

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Coordinator is involved in various activities in support of the OCDSB OH&S management system; Coordinates and leads activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance and promotion of health and safety policies, procedures and initiatives in the District; Conducts H&S investigations, including critical injuries, workplace violence, environmental and occupational hygiene; coordinates emergency preparedness plans and is part of the emergency preparedness team; supports the Team Manager of OHS in implementing business goals, objectives and strategies; and provides leadership and support to division staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is required.
• Access to reliable transportation for traveling to schools or administrative sites.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and Regulations, Ontario Environmental Protection Act and Regulations, the Ontario Fire Code, the Ontario Building Code and other relevant Acts, Regulations, Standards and OCDSB policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic emergency management standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in monitoring and reviewing changes to relevant legislation, standards or other resources and recommending changes to District policies, procedures and initiatives, as necessary.
• Ability to liaise with external regulatory bodies (e.g., Ottawa Fire Services, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Ontario Ministry of Environment, etc) and manage submission of applicable documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of standard methods and procedures related to Occupational Hygiene, particularly in, but not limited to, the areas of indoor air quality, designated substances, noise monitoring, and ergonomics.
• Experience conducting research to support other investigations, including indoor air quality assessments; preparing written reports of results/findings, and making recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing through report writing or investigations; and orally, by conducting workshops and presentations or providing advice to staff, at all levels.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy and discretion in all interactions.
• Ability to act as a technical resource, and provide unbiased advice and guidance to employees at all levels of the OCDSB in resolving formal occupational health and safety concerns and work refusals.
• Ability to use initiative and use good judgment when making decisions which have a direct impact on the health and safety of staff and students; recognizing potential hazardous situations and recommending a course of action.
• Proficiency in the use of technology including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and electronic mail.
• Experience developing electronic tools for gathering, organizing and storing data related to the H&S management system, including risk assessments, surveys, and databases.
• Strong organization and time management skills required to prioritize work demands, and schedule/organize training programs.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] at any time.