Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

WNHAC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist for a 6-month contract. This position involves supporting employee health and safety initiatives while respecting Indigenous cultural practices. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with knowledge of health policies and a deep understanding of Indigenous values. A positive attitude and commitment to professional development are essential.

Benefits

Excellent benefits including HOOPP pension plan

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of Canadian Immunization Guide and PIDAC Best Practices.
• Proof of immunization compliance with policy.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for employees' health and safety and IPAC considerations.
• Support development and maintenance of health policies.
• Act as a role model for healthy lifestyle.

Skills

Infectious disease prevention experience

Understanding of Indigenous culture

Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin

Positive attitude

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary

$37.82 - $51.00 per hour with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is in accordance with the Ontario Nurses Association Contract (ONA).

Employment

6-Month Contract

OPPORTUNITY

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care and using wholistic health and community development concepts.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is an administrative team member, this position is responsible for all employees health and safety, employee health and IPAC considerations.

NOTE : Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

Qualifications

current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

current knowledge of Canadian Immunization Guide, National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations and Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) Best Practices and support development and maintenance of policy and procedures related to staff health

• experience with infectious disease prevention an asset;
• deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives and relevance in a workplace; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and / or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;
• proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• valid drivers license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
• criminal records check and current drivers abstract required;

commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and

positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

Application Deadline

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Contact Information

Please apply via our careers page at:

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Email:

For more information visit our website: WNHAC.org

Fax: [phone]

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.