Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a Permanent Full-time Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness to join our team.

The District
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. 

The Opportunity
The Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness provides leadership to the corporate health, safety, and wellness
(HSW) programs and subject matter expertise to management, employees and JHSC members in a variety of
areas such as policy and legislation interpretation, WSIB claims, early and safe return to work, incident
investigations, joint health & safety committees, etc. This position is responsible for the development and
delivery of workplace HSW programs and initiatives at the District as well as monitoring corporate compliance
with existing legislation, identifying areas of non-compliance, and recommending corrective action.

What you will do:

• Develop, update, recommend and implement HSW programs, policies, and procedures. Keep abreast of developments and impending changes to legislation and make recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Provide interpretation and advice to managers and staff to ensure compliance with corporate health and safety policies and procedures, Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and other pertinent codes, standards, and legislation.
• Conduct workplace audits of departmental safety program activities and facilities and make recommendations and support for enhancements.
• Administer and manage WSIB claims including monitoring, assessment for early and safe return to work/ accommodation, and liaison with WSIB and health professionals.

What you will need:

• Three (3) year post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and hold a Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or equivalent (or to be attained within two years of employment).
• Minimum five (5) years related work experience, including previous progressive supervisory experience.
• Thorough and extensive knowledge of provincial health and safety legislation, best practices, and standards.

What we are offering:

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity at the District. The annualized compensation range for this role is $99,797 to $117,498 (2023 rates). The District is also proud to offer the following to our permanent employees:

• Work-life Flexibility
• Paid Leaves
• Paid Vacation
• OMERS Pension
• Health Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Professional Development & Education Opportunities
• Fostering & Fun Environment

The Next Step:

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and
values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please review the “How to Apply”
instructions on our website and then submit your application: www.muskoka.on.ca/careers, click on Municipal Operations and apply now.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.  Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the Human Resources Department.