Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

skylinegroupofcompanies; Guelph; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyline Group of Companies in Guelph, Ontario seeks an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to lead, implement, and improve safety programs for the Biogas facility and other Skyline operations. You will support compliance, incident reporting, training, inspections, and joint health and safety committee activities.

Post‑secondary OH&S or related credentials, strong communication, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset are required. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Experience supporting OH&S programs, inspections, incident reporting, training, WSIB claims, or return-to-work processes is an asset.
• Strong communication, proactive mindset, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of OH&S programs.
• Coordinate and administer health and safety objectives.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments.
• Review safety concerns and support investigations for improvements.
• Develop and communicate OH&S materials, forms, and training resources.
• Stay current on applicable OH&S legislation and best practices for compliance.

Education

Post-secondary OH&S qualification

OH&S related degree

Job description

We're growing! We’re looking for passionate, driven, and energetic candidates to join our team for the position of Occupational Health & Safety Specialist located at our office in Guelph, Ontario.

Compensation: Starting at $90,000.00 annually plus bonus.

As an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety programs for the Biogas facility in Elmira, Ontario, and provide health and safety support to other Skyline Group of Companies businesses as required. This position plays an important role in promoting a safe, compliant, and prevention-focused workplace by supporting health and safety policies, procedures, training, inspections, incident reporting, return-to-work processes, and Joint Health and Safety Committee activities. The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist will work collaboratively with managers, employees, and committees to help identify risks, strengthen safe work practices, and support Skyline’s commitment to creating meaningful value and an exceptional experience for our customers, our people, and our communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of occupational health and safety programs.
• Assisting with the coordination and administration of health and safety objectives.
• Assisting with incident, injury, near-miss, and workplace hazard reporting, including documentation, follow-up, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Conducting and facilitating hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments.
• Reviewing workplace safety concerns and supporting investigations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participating in the development and communication of health and safety materials, including procedures, forms, and training resources.
• Staying current on applicable health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices to support compliance across Skyline.

What You Bring

• A strong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and safe work practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain health and safety requirements to employees and managers.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify practical improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to build positive working relationships with employees, managers, Joint Health and Safety Committees, and external partners.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant workplace experience.
• Previous experience supporting occupational health and safety programs, workplace inspections, incident reporting, training, WSIB claims, or return-to-work processes is an asset.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• You’re passionate about helping safety take root across the organization and you know great safety programs don’t happen by accident.
• You like keeping people, processes, and priorities on solid footing.
• You’re looking for a role where prevention is the priority and progress is always in motion.
• You care about helping people work safely and making a meaningful impact across the organization.
• You love learning, problem-solving, and taking on new challenges.
• You want to be part of a growing company that supports environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
• You want to be part of a team that celebrates individuality, supports people, and builds each other up.

Who We Are

Skyline is a capital management company that acquires, develops, and manages real estate properties and clean energy assets, and offers them as private alternative investment products.

We offer our employees competitive pay, benefits, time-off for volunteering opportunities, on-going training, growth potential and so much more! Our workplace culture empowers staff at all levels to become involved in supporting and building vibrant communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request by contacting Skyline Human Resources at [e-mail].