Human Resources Specialist- Safety, Equity, And Wellness

Human Resources Specialist –Safety, Equity & Wellness Permanent Full-Time

Job Posting #: 2024-18

Closing Date: Friday, April 26, 2024

The City of Owen Sound is seeking qualified and dedicated applicants for the Human Resources Specialist –Safety, Equity, and Wellness role. The position is responsible for leading the City’s health and safety program, wellness program, and Diversity Equity & Inclusion strategy and deliverables. This includes disability management, developing health & safety policies and procedures, completing and analyzing workplace incident reports and investigations to facilitate corrective actions, taking into account fiscal concerns and legislative requirements. This position is responsible for providing health, safety, wellness, and equity expertise and advice to all levels of management and providing related training to employees and management.

Owen Sound is a diverse and culturally rich community located on the southern shores of Georgian Bay in Southern Ontario, approximately two hours north of Toronto, and on the doorstep of the Bruce Peninsula. Owen Sound is the largest urban community in Grey and Bruce counties, characterized by a magnificent harbour and bay, two winding rivers, tree-lined streets, an extensive parks system, and tree-covered hillsides and ravines. The City of Owen Sound municipal offices are in the City’s historic downtown core. Urban convenience is reconciled with a balanced lifestyle in this welcoming, vibrant, and growing community. Enjoy visits to galleries, theatres, museums, festivals, the library, local shopping, and dining right outside the doors of City Hall.

The successful candidate will have a university degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Disability Management, Human Resources, or a related discipline or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer. A Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification or Disability Management certification is an asset. A minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.

Additional Skills/Competencies/Requirements:

• Strong knowledge and provide subject matter expertise on health and safety principles, Occupational Health & Safety Act, human rights, other applicable legislation, regulations and policies.

• Ability to manage workload with a great deal of autonomy while still collaborating, sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of colleagues and partners

• Ability to clearly and effectively present/exchange/explain/receive/interpret information, adjusting language or terminology to the needs of the audience, while exercising respect, tact and courtesy at all times.

• Demonstrated ability to determine level of urgency, risk, and find opportunity for improvement

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with strong attention to detail

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards work and co-workers. Commit to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others; work as a team member, occasionally as a team leader.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with community partners, employees, third party services providers while exercising sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.

• Must be able to function both independently and as an active member of a team • Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events

• Extensive knowledge of pro-active safety and Wellness philosophies, practices and processes of change management.

• Strong computer skills and knowledge including MS Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint, and HRIS systems, and practical experience in accessible documents. Ability to learn new software.

• Project management skills

• Ability to develop and present Safety, Wellness and Equity strategies and solutions to internal stakeholders.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; coupled with the ability to manage multiple priorities to successfully achieve deadlines.

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff, exercising sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.

• Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability in, the City’s core competencies and relevant functional competencies.

• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, and access to a vehicle or access to reliable transportation is required

The wage rate for this position is $73,580-$89,731. The full job description can be found below. To explore this opportunity further, we invite applicants to forward their resume and cover letter by April 26, 2024 at 4:30pm to:

Human Resources Manager

City of Owen Sound

E-mail: hrjobposting@owensound.ca

The City of Owen Sound is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing and respecting diversity. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians Disabilities Act, in all aspects of the hiring process, upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $73,580.00-$89,731.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-26