Safety and Healthy Work Environment Specialist

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Safety and Healthy Work Environment Specialist to oversee safety programs, promote health, and ensure compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Healthcare or Nursing, plus at least 5 years' experience in safety programs. Join a recognized top employer committed to high-quality care and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in safety and health programs.
• Membership in a regulated health professional association is required.
• CRSP membership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the effectiveness of OHS programs.
• Develop and implement safety education and training programs.
• Investigate safety issues and incidents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

Coaching skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians, giving them more time to spend with patients, eliminate inefficiencies, and reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Our research strategy is framed around Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection.

We are actively making a renaissance in healthcare. Join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals as we continue our journey towards high-reliability care!

Our Occupational Health and Safety department is seeking an experienced Safety and Healthy Work Environment Specialist to help prevent injuries and promote health and well-being among our employees. This role supports programs such as musculoskeletal injury reduction, WHMIS/GHS, and other healthcare hazard prevention strategies. The specialist will also support health and well-being initiatives focused on health education and promotion to enhance our workforce's overall health. The position involves administering safety programs that promote the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and volunteers, ensuring legislative compliance.

If you possess the skills, experience, and passion for this role, we invite you to read the full description and apply online.

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
Duration (if Temp): up to December 31, 2026.
Reporting Relationship: Director, Occupational Health and Safety
Location: Wilson Site (primary)
Hours of Work: 37.5/week
Employee Group: Non-union

Position Responsibilities

• Monitor the effectiveness of hospital policies and processes related to OHS programs and prepare reports.
• Collect and analyze quality and outcome indicators.
• Design, develop, implement, and sustain safety and healthy work environment programs.
• Communicate and promote program availability to employees.
• Develop safety education and training programs for employees and volunteers.
• Foster a safe and supportive workplace culture.
• Assist in developing action plans to address safety opportunities.
• Prepare statistical reports for stakeholders.
• Develop metrics to assess program impacts.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Health and Safety team.
• Maintain confidentiality and training records.
• Ensure compliance with WHMIS/GHS regulations, including conducting training and audits.
• Support the development of compliance reports based on safety scorecards.

Safety

• Support and improve occupational health and safety programs.
• Support safety committees and initiatives.
• Investigate safety issues and incidents.
• Coordinate environmental safety assessments.
• Develop safety standards and research best practices.
• Coordinate programs promoting employee health and well-being.
• Create support networks to foster health awareness.
• Develop strategies to engage staff in well-being initiatives.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in safety and health programs.
• Membership in a regulated health professional association.
• CRSP membership preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in a multi-site healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated and committed to high-quality safety programs.

Why choose Humber River Health?

We are recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and are committed to staff, physician, and volunteer engagement. We are involved in research and academic collaborations, dedicated to high-quality patient care, and value diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during recruitment and employment; please contact our recruitment team for requests.