This position currently falls within our hybrid model, allowing the employee to typically work a minimum of 50% of your time at your regular work location and the other 50% of time at home.

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectation

Job Summary

Reporting to the Health & Safety Program Manager, the Corporate Health & Safety Advisor is responsible providing advice and assistance to all employees that promotes safe and healthy work practices and a comprehensive understanding of the corporate health and safety policies, procedures and programs that ensure regulatory compliance with legislation, and contribute to promoting the corporate culture of safety and wellness. This position also acts as a key resource to: coordinate and facilitate health and safety training; provide support to leadership to address difficult health and safety matters; provide Joint Health and Safety Committee support; and act as the liaison for all occupational health and safety matters involving the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

Education

• Post-secondary diploma, degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge

• 5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience implementing, monitoring and enforcing Health and Safety policies and programs, preferably in a multi-facetted, multi-union work environment with 24/7 operations.
• Experience in municipal/public sector, health care, or industrial operations is an asset.
• Health and Safety Certification/Designation, or eligible and able to obtain a recognized Health and Safety Certification/Designation within 18 months of commencing employment.
• Parts 1 and 2 of Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification training.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C, and AED Certificate.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Code, and associated regulations and the administration of collective agreements.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, MFIPPA, and other health & safety related legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines and related decisions.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides health and safety guidance, assistance and advice to employees that promotes safe and healthy work practices and comprehensive understanding of the corporate health and safety policies, procedures and programs. (50% of time)
• Acts as the liaison for matters involving the Ministry of Labour Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and provides support to leadership in addressing difficult and/or complex health and safety matters. (20% of time)
• Measures, monitors and reports on Corporate Health and Safety Performance, and makes recommendations for strategies to address health and safety concerns identified. (15% of time)
• Supports and coordinates the functioning of the corporation’s Joint Health and Safety committees JHSC) and the support and development of the Health and Safety Representatives (H&S Reps). (15% of time)
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Special Requirements

• Obtain and maintain certifications as it relates to job duties and functions.
• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• May be required to respond to emergency situations outside of regular work hours.
• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• May be required to support emergency operations under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

To view the full job description and requirements, visit our Careers page - Job Opening #43024 .

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application no later than August 6, 2025, before midnight by visiting our ‘Careers’ page on our website. We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.