People & Safety Coordinator

Owen Sound; Oro-Medonte; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health coverage

OMERS pension plan

Engagement events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Township of Oro-Medonte is seeking a People and Safety Coordinator to lead health and safety programs, wellbeing, inclusion and engagement initiatives in a municipal setting.

You will coordinate recruitment, safety training, and compliance with OHSA and WHMIS while partnering with department managers and the Director of People and Culture to strengthen a safe and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and training facilitation skills.
• Experience in project management and coordinating multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research and development of internal Community of Belonging and Wellness programs, including project plans and implementation.
• Coordinate the full recruitment process: postings, screening, interviews, background checks and offers.
• Facilitate Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, training and inspections with Co-Chairs.
• Conduct annual safety program audits and develop new processes and policies.
• Coordinate with department managers to verify SOPs and renew certifications on time.
• Collaborate with the Director of People and Culture on safety training needs assessments and planning.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Oral communication

Project management

Training facilitation

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources / Labour Relations / Health and Safety

Job description

AbouttheTownship

Nestledalongthetrails,shorelineandbeautifulhillsofSimcoeCounty,thegrowingmunicipalityoftheTownshipofOro-Medonteoffersauniqueexperiencetowork,liveandplay.Builtonthecareforourlandandcommunity,theTownshipleadswithapeoplefirstmindset,seekingopportunitiestocontinuallyimproveourcommitmenttodeliverexceptionalpublicservices,improveourwaysofworking,andsupportourteam’sdevelopment.

AbouttheRole

ReportingtotheDirector,PeopleandCulture,thePeopleandSafetyCoordinatorwillcoordinatevariouspeopleprogramsandleadsafety,wellness,inclusion,andengagementprograms.

Highlightsofkeyresponsibilitiesinclude:

• LeadtheresearchanddevelopmentofinternalCommunityofBelongingprogramaswellasthedevelopmentoftheWellnessprogram,includingprojectplansandprogramimplementation;
• Coordinatethefullrecruitmentprocess,includingjobpostings,resumescreening,interviews,backgroundchecks,andemploymentoffers;
• FacilitatetheJointHealthandSafetyCommittee’sactivitiessuchasmeetings,trainingandinspections,withtheCo-Chairs;
• Conductanannualsafetyprogramaudit,developnewprocesses,policiesandconductinternaltrainingonupdatesandnewrequirements;
• Coordinatewithdepartmentmanagerstoverifyallrequiredsafetystandardoperatingprocedures,trackandensurecertificationsarerenewedinatimelymanner;
• WorkwiththeDirectorofPeopleandCulturetoconductannualcorporatesafetytrainingneedsassessmenttodevelopandresearchhealthandsafetyeducationandtrainingplanresources;
• WorkincompliancewiththeOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct,WHMIS,applicablelegislation,regulations,statutes,anddepartmentalpolicies,procedures,practicesandoperationalguidelines,andperformsafeworkpractices.

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WhatyouBring

Theidealcandidatepossessesstrongknowledgeofhealthandsafety,employmentandlabourrelationslegislation,standards,andbestpracticeswithaminimumofthree(3)yearsofrelatedexperiencewithinafull-serviceindustry,municipalorpublicsectorisastrongasset.Additionally,thesuccessfulcandidatewillhaveadegreeordiplomainHumanResources,LabourRelations,HealthandSafetyorarelateddisciplineandholdorwillingtoobtainaCertifiedHumanResources(CHRP/CHRL)and/orCanadianRegisteredSafetyProfessional(CRSP)designations.

Youhaveexperienceinprojectmanagementfocusedonhealthandsafetyandtrainingprograms,aswellasstrongandclearoralcommunicationintrainingfacilitation,providingdirectionandenablingeffectivelanguagetofosteraninclusiveandsafeenvironment.

AsatisfactoryDriver’sAbstractandCriminalBackgroundCheckarerequiredforthisrole.

WhatweOffer

Thisnon-unionbargainingexemptpositionoffersasalarycommensuratewithexperienceandeducation(2026annualsalaryrangeof$77,112-$93,730).TheTownshipofOro-Medontevalueswork-lifebalance,employeewell-being,andprofessionalgrowth.

Inthisrole,

• youwillenjoyaflexibleworkenvironment
• comprehensiveemployerpaidhealthcoverage
• contributoryOMERSpensionplan
• engagementevents
• learningandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities

TheTownshipofOro-Medonteisanequalopportunityemployerandiscommittedtofosteringaworkplaceculturerootedinequity,inclusion,andrespect.