Req ID: 26938

Vacancy Type: Temporary - Contract up to December 31 2027

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date Job Summary Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and making a meaningful impact across diverse teams? The City of Mississauga is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist with proven experience working with large unionized groups to provide expert guidance and support to various Divisions.

In this role, you’ll help drive occupational safety compliance and continuous improvement by identifying hazards, recommending effective controls, and supporting their implementation. You’ll be a trusted advisor, helping internal clients navigate health and safety requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, guidance, recommendations and direction where necessary to all levels of Divisional Management with regards to occupational safety
• Act as an advisor/consultant to the various Divisional Joint Health and Safety Committees(JHSC)
• Ensure all necessary client groups are informed of relevant changes or updates to applicable legislation from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)
• Maintain, interpret and communicate monthly/ quarterly safety metrics including Incident/Accident frequency on a regular basis to the Divisional Leadership Teams & JHSC's
• Work in conjunction with the other departmental Safety Specialists to develop and recommend safety protocols and procedures for corporate improvements or Divisional alignment
• Develop & deliver safety training and awareness materials and programs.
• Provide Supervisor's with support in conducting employee safety related investigations inclusive of critical injury and workplace violence investigations
• Work with employees and leaders to develop individualized safety plans, as required
• Review all divisional reported Incident/Accidents and Manager/Supervisor corrective actions for report requirements and appropriate corrective actions
• Conduct corporate or divisional needs and/or requests with hazard/risk assessments
• Participate in MLTSD inspections, investigations and provide assistance with order compliance as applicable
• Attend work sites and facilities in-person as well as work remotely (from home) when required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Must have a post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline
• A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) Designation, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) would be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and standards
• Minimum 3-5 years in progressive experience related to occupational safety
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in writing and implementing specific work procedures and conducting customized training programs
• Experience in a consulting/advisory role to a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is preferred
• Experience in the investigation of non-compliance with occupational safety and HR policies and procedures is preferred

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 49.16 - $ 65.54

Hours of Work: 35

In alignment with the City’s Disconnecting from work policy this role will be required to work outside of the established working hours for urgent, unforeseeable circumstances, emergencies, or based on the operational requirements of the section. Work Location: Civic Centre Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, this is a hybrid work environment requiring a minimum of three days in office.

Department/Division/Section: LEG/Legislative Services Dept , LEG/HR Division , Healthy Workplace

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will 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.