Safety and Personnel Systems Specialist

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Dryden; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Maternity & parental leave top-up

Comprehensive health plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Collegial and professional culture

Career growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is seeking a Safety and Personnel Systems Specialist for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) in Dryden. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to advise on health and safety programs, support implementation, and drive continuous improvement across the AFFES safety management system.

You will interpret and apply OH&S legislation, coordinate training, and lead program development with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent.
• Ability to travel to conduct field audits, training and attend meetings.
• Working knowledge of OH&S principles, risk management, incident investigation and analysis.
• Ability to interpret OH&S legislation and standards (OH&S Act, WSIA, CSA) for AFFES programs.
• Knowledge of AFFES program components (Aviation, Emergency Management, Fire Management).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and support health and safety programs within the AFFES branch.
• Identify, review and recommend improvements to AFFES health and safety programs.
• Support compliance to federal and provincial workplace requirements and standards.
• Provide advice and leadership to managers and staff on AFFES health and safety management system programs.
• Lead and coordinate development and maintenance of occupational safety programs.

Skills

Driver's license

Travel ability

OH&S knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apply By:Monday, October 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

41113g - Resource Technician, Sr 3 (G29 Salary Note)

$1,486.04 - $1,691.83 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

If you are committed to ensuring that work is performed in a safe and healthy manner and in compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, read on for more information!

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

What we offer

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Please note: Alternate work locations may be considered, based on operational feasibility and subject to managerial discretion.

About the job

As Safety and Personnel Systems Specialist, you will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide advice, technical assistance and expertise to the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) program management and staff.

In this role, you will

• plan, develop, coordinate and support health and safety programs within the branch
• identify, review and recommend opportunities for improvements to AFFES health and safety programs
• support compliance to federally and provincially legislated workplace requirements and standards
• provide advice, leadership to managers and staff on the implementation of AFFES's health and safety management system programs
• lead and coordinate efforts for the development and maintenance of occupational safety programs

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You have the ability to travel to conduct field audits, training and attend meetings.

Specialized knowledge

• You have working knowledge of current incident prevention and risk management principles, hazard identification, as well as incident investigation and analysis to identify root causes and determine corrective actions and preventive measures.
• You have proven ability to interpret and thoroughly apply Occupational Health and Safety and applicable legislations, regulations and standards such as OH&S Act and regulations, Workplace Safety Insurance Act (WSIA) and CSA Standards to determine if AFFES programs are in compliance.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and program development.
• You have knowledge of all AFFES program components (Aviation, Emergency Management, Fire Management) relating to health and safety initiatives.

People skills

• You have strong oral and written communication skills and are able to provide advice, present recommendations and prepare reports.
• You have effective interpersonal skills and is able to facilitate cooperation between clients and partners and lead program initiatives.
• You have an understanding of training methodologies and learning preferences to assist in the support and design of health and safety training programs.

Analytical and problem solving skills

• You have proven analytical skills to assess program and situational needs.
• You have proven problem solving and resolution skills to promote corrective actions.

Organizational skills

• You have proven organizational and project management skills to lead staff through projects and initiatives, and meet tight deadlines.

Computer skills

• You are proficient with common office productivity software, such as word processing, database, presentation, spreadsheet and email applications to develop program documentation, reports and evaluate techniques for program analysis.

Don't meet every qualification?

We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Location

1 English Permanent, 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 6150 Skyline Dr, Garson, North Region

Language requirements and assessment

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.