Occupational Health & Safety Manager

AgeCare Ltd.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. in Ontario is seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive OH&S program across our Ontario portfolio.

You will guide management accountability for safety, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on best practices and day-to-day administration. The role requires 5–7 years of OH&S leadership, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ability to travel, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience with OH&S focus.
• 5–7 years of progressive OH&S experience, including project leadership.
• Healthcare/long-term care experience is a strong asset.
• Able to travel extensively and hold a provincial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical expertise to support OH&S programs and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze incident data, develop recommendations, and support operational decisions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly OH&S performance reports for leadership.
• Lead audits readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across Ontario operations.
• Drive initiatives to reduce injuries and improve safety outcomes.

Skills

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical/problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Workday knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or comparable OH&S

OH&S continuing education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

Work Location: AgeCare Corporate-Ontario FTE: 16 hours per week Employment Type: Temp Part-Time, 1 Year contract Salary: $46.15 – $51.28 per hour This is a hybrid role that includes required travel to sites.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Occupational Health and Safety Project Manager to join our team at AgeCare. As the OH&S Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the continued development and implementation of an effective and strong Occupational Health and Safety program across our Ontario portfolio. The OH&S Project Manager will lead, identify, develop, and manage Employee Health, Safety, and Wellness strategies, with a focus on industry best practices, effective program management, oversight, and day-to-day administration.

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care and service to everyone under our care. Our focus is on fostering friendships, ensuring security and peace of mind, and cultivating vibrant and fulfilling communities. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

What You Will Do

Provide guidance, coaching and technical expertise to support management accountability for occupational health and safety programs, injury prevention, incident management, and regulatory compliance. Support and maintain relationships with external health and safety stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, consultants, and provincial safety partners. Analyze incident, illness, injury and claims data to identify trends, develop recommendations, and support operational decision-making. Preparing monthly and quarterly health and safety performance reports for operational and corporate leadership, and report on safety performance. Support audit readiness activities, compliance reviews, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives across Ontario operations. Lead initiatives that reduce workplace injuries, improve audit results, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support positive employee health and safety outcomes.

What We Offer

Inspiring vision that centers around promoting and fostering a person-centered care philosophy. Competitive salary and benefits package. Diverse career experiences and opportunities for professional growth and development. Emphasis on work-life balance for a healthy and fulfilling professional life. Access to technology, tools, and resources to enhance your job performance and efficiency.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience Continuing education in Occupational Health and Safety. 5-7 years of progressive experience in Occupational Health and Safety, including experience leading projects, programs, or teams. Experience in healthcare, long-term care, seniors living, or a similarly regulated environment is considered a strong asset. The ability to participate in extensive travel and a valid provincial driver’s license and access to a vehicle. The ability to analyze and interpret information contained in business related documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively relay/present information accordingly. Strong supervisory and leadership skills, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Workday experiences are a plus.

At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors.

We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support