Assistant, Occupational Health and Safety
About the role
VACANCY NUMBER: 42138AC
JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANT, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
LOCATION: WELLAND SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
POSTING DATE: 20 November 2025
CLOSING DATE: 02 December 2025
UNION: NON UNION
WAGE RANGE: $33.795 to $39.747 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the Manager of Occupational Health & Safety, the incumbent will provide assistance to the Occupational Health and Safety Department. Responsibilities will include: providing administrative support in a team-focused environment, maintaining an efficient and confidential record keeping system, arranging meetings, providing support to the Occupational Health and Safety Department and to the Joint Health and Safety Committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Office Administration field
o 2-3 years' experience in an Administrative role or in Occupational Health & Safety
o Experience using Parklane software preferred
o Demonstrated proficiency in minute-taking
o Advanced computer expertise in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access and required
o Knowledge of process for conferencing calls, room booking, catering and article/information research
o Ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinaryteam
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required
Questions, quoting the job posting, can be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
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About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Assistant, Occupational Health and Safety
About the role
VACANCY NUMBER: 42138AC
JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANT, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
LOCATION: WELLAND SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
POSTING DATE: 20 November 2025
CLOSING DATE: 02 December 2025
UNION: NON UNION
WAGE RANGE: $33.795 to $39.747 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the Manager of Occupational Health & Safety, the incumbent will provide assistance to the Occupational Health and Safety Department. Responsibilities will include: providing administrative support in a team-focused environment, maintaining an efficient and confidential record keeping system, arranging meetings, providing support to the Occupational Health and Safety Department and to the Joint Health and Safety Committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Office Administration field
o 2-3 years' experience in an Administrative role or in Occupational Health & Safety
o Experience using Parklane software preferred
o Demonstrated proficiency in minute-taking
o Advanced computer expertise in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access and required
o Knowledge of process for conferencing calls, room booking, catering and article/information research
o Ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinaryteam
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required
Questions, quoting the job posting, can be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.