Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant

TELUS Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work

Competitive benefits package

Pension plan

Minimum 3 weeks vacation

Job summary

TELUS Health is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to advise clients in the Health and Safety Excellence program. You’ll lead virtual consults, develop resources, and guide program implementation to improve workplace safety.

You have 2–5 years of OHS experience, solid knowledge of Ontario OHSA, and strong communication skills to prepare reports, policies, and trainings while building long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Certificate, continuing education, or university diploma in OHS or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in occupational health and safety.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and related laws.
• Familiarity with the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program.
• Independent action in complex OHS cases or situations.
• Experience in hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including reports and training materials.
• Proficient with MS Office and health and safety software.
• Highly developed organizational skills and multi-priority management.
• Experience delivering workplace health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor on elevating OHS culture and practices.
• Lead virtual consultations and webinars for the Health and Safety Excellence program.
• Evaluate client-submitted documentation to meet program requirements.
• Design innovative learning resources and practical tools to support client success.

Skills

OHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance (OHSA)

Incident investigations

Hazard assessments

Corrective action planning

Program implementation

Report writing

Training delivery

MS Office / safety software

Education

Certificate, continuing education, or university diploma in OHS or related field

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Job description

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

As an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients participating in the Health and Safety Excellence program, providing strategic guidance to enhance workplace health and safety. Utilizing your expertise in occupational health and safety laws and regulations, you will support clients in achieving program objectives and driving meaningful improvements.

In this high-impact role, you will lead virtual consultations, facilitate webinars, and collaborate with the team to develop innovative resources. You will play a critical role in guiding program implementation, evaluating outcomes, and fostering long-term client relationships, including supporting contract renewals.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, providing high-level guidance on enhancing occupational health and safety culture and practices.
• Facilitate the successful participation of clients in the Health and Safety Excellence program, ensuring alignment with their organizational goals.
• Evaluate and provide expert feedback on client-submitted documentation to meet program requirements.
• Design and develop innovative learning resources and practical tools to support client success and program effectiveness.

What You Bring

• Certificate, continuing education, or university diploma with a focus on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of work experience in occupational health and safety, with a proven track record of practical application.
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation and regulations specific to Ontario, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Familiarity with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Health and Safety Excellence program.
• Demonstrated ability to take independent action in complex OHS cases or situations.
• Experience in performing workplace hazard assessments, incident investigations, and developing corrective action plans.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to prepare reports, policies, and training materials.
• Proficient in using various platforms and common applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, health and safety software).
• Highly developed organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence programme, including its requirements, processes, and benefits.
• Experience in delivering workplace health and safety training programs.

Great-to-have

• Bilingualism (French and English) is a strong asset.
• Experience in assisting organizations with enrollment, implementation, and achieving recognition within the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program is an asset.

Salary Range: $58,100.00 - $83,000.00

Performance Bonus: 7%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.

TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more...

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy.

A Bit About Us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.