Advisor-Occupational Health And Safety

Are you an ambitious and highly motivated Advisor with experience in Health & Safety? Are you looking to make the next step in your career? If so, apply below and join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada’s most progressive police services!

As a Advisor-Occupational Health and Safetywithin our HR Health and SafetyDepartment, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and enhancement of organizational occupational Health and Safety programs, the analysis of Health and Safety reports to determine trends and making recommendations on preventative or corrective measures.

 What will your typical day look like?

• As subject matter expert, performs hazard identification, job safety analysis, risk assessments, workplace audits and inspections, and advises on preventive and/or corrective measures required.
• Assists in the development of Health and Safety safe work practices and Directives. Provides advice, guidance and support to members on issues pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety matters.
• Assists in the preparation of Health and Safety presentations and training, safety advisories, brochures and other material to raise hazard awareness.
• Performs accident investigations to identify basic cause and provide recommendations for the prevention of similar incidents.
• Maintains and analyzes data relating to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Inspections using the Parklane Disability Management System.  Inputs, updates and reviews data to identify and follow up with assigned areas to ensure that workplace hazards are addressed in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinates the collection and analysis of Health and Safety information and produces reports and statistical information on relevant OHS data and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Disseminates Occupational Health and Safety information, including Meeting Minutes and Workplace Inspection reports to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and posts information on intranet site; develops and maintains the OH&S Intranet site.
• Supports the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and acts as a resource for Health and Safety issues.  Attends Health and Safety meetings and participates in workplace inspections, accident investigations and Safety training courses.
• Identifies members requiring Workplace Inspection training; co-ordinates and schedules training, assists in the preparation of training materials and assists in the facilitation of the training.
• Maintains Fire Warden listing; schedules Fire Warden training; maintains drill reports.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Enough about us, lets talk about you!

You are someone with:

• A Post-Secondary diploma/degree/certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), and/or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field required
• MS Word-Intermediate
• MS Excel-Intermediate
• MS PowerPoint-Intermediate
• MS Outlook
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing Health and Safety programs and systems
• Demonstrated knowledge in essential elements of the Health and Safety function such as: legislation, accident prevention, industrial hygiene standards
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated training and presentation skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a highly confidential and sensitive environment
• Working knowledge of related legislation pertinent to the function including Occupational Health & Safety Act and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act preferred
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence (Class G) with full driving privileges

Applicable tests

Applicants will be required to successfully complete the following tests:

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Filing
• Grammar
• MS PowerPoint
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• MS Word
• Driver Evaluation

What we offer

The salary range for this permanent, full-time position is $56,738.00 - $88,993.00 per annum.

Peel Regional Police offers a highly competitive compensation package; applicants will be considered for the top end of the range ($67,054.00 - $88,993.00) based on experience. The salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance; and the OMERS Pension Plan effective upon hire.

Peel Regional Police is committed to providing resources and development opportunities for continual growth of staff. This includes (but is not limited to) providing internal opportunities, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, free on-site learning/training programs and providing any required equipment to support the safe and effective delivery of services.  

Peel Regional Police is committed to ensuring the Health and wellness of its employees and offers many programs and services in support of work-life balance and both personal and professional wellness. From hybrid remote working arrangements, wellness protection for you and your family, state-of-the-art fitness facilities available to you free of charge, to structured programs to nurture your intellectual, physical and emotional wellness, we’ve got you covered.

About us

Peel Regional Police, the third largest police service in Ontario, polices the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, with a population of almost 1.5 million residents, and Pearson International Airport, which saw an estimated 35.6 million people pass through in 2022. We are committed to our Vision of 'A Safer Community Together'. Everything we do is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values and we pride ourselves in being accountable to our community.

Peel Regional Police is acknowledged as one of Canada’s most progressive police services. A proactive approach to problem-solving, a dedication to professional excellence and a reputation for making the community a better place in which to live and work – these are the hallmarks of Peel Regional Police.

The next step is yours!

Qualified persons should apply online at www.peelpolice.ca, referencing Job ID #304371, by Sunday, April 28, 2024 by 10:59PM. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Check your inbox regularly, including junk mail. No agency contact and/or referrals, please.

Applicants in consideration for hire shall be subject to a thorough background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, police checks with local, provincial and out-of-country law enforcement agencies, if required, education credentials, credit and financial inquiries, and personal and work references.