Team Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, 100% Regular
About the role
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.
We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:
Team Manager, Occupational Health & Safety1.0 Regular, Full-timeMonday - Friday, 35 hours per weekUnion Exempt Level 9: $117,995 to $138,845
Reporting to the Superintendent of Employee Services, the Team Manager, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) oversees OH&S programs and initiatives for the District, including the implementation of accident prevention and safety awareness programs. Manages hazardous conditions, chemical disposal, emergencies and accident investigations, as well as managing the Indoor Environmental Quality assessment and investigations. This position works collaboratively with staff, central departments, federation partners and the Ministry of Labour to enhance the safety posture of the organization.
Qualifications
Post secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field, from a recognized institution and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, including experience working in an educational and unionized environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must be registered as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional Thorough knowledge of human resource administration, HR principles and practices in an educational and unionized environment. Thorough knowledge of collective agreements, handbooks and relevant employment and education legislation. Managerial skills for hiring, supervising and evaluating staff; as well as demonstrating leadership for coaching, mentoring, and motivating teams; demonstrated commitment to teamwork and team building. Interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) for liaising and interacting to establish relationships within the District, and partnerships with outside agencies; working collaboratively with others to reach common goals; Writing skills for preparing Board reports; Oral communications for making presentations to large or small groups, including chairing meetings. Judgment skills required for decision-making and taking appropriate action to resolve problems and conflicts. Organizational skills, including time management techniques for juggling multiple priorities, deadlines, working within short timelines, and ability to reprioritize when emergencies arise. Analytical and problem solving skills required. Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of Ontario, and associated regulations and guidelines Broad knowledge of building and fire codes, environmental regulations, as well as a full range of training and presentation skills relevant to an adult education environment. Knowledge of applicable software applications, including Microsoft Suite and Google applications, in order to accomplish work of this position Access to reliable transportation when required to visit schools or administrative sites.
Application Process
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.
External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter that outline your qualifications and suitability for this position.
Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment -
In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants.
OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time.
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About Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario serving students within a 2,760 square kilometre area known as the city of Ottawa. We are the seventh largest board by school population in the province of Ontario.
We have a vibrant, enthusiastic learning community that benefits from a wide range of programs that promote excellence and meet individual needs. All of our schools are learning communities where our staff support and challenge students to achieve their best in academics, the arts, athletics, and technology. In addition, students requiring specialized programming, both elementary and secondary, have many supports in place to ensure their academic success. Our elementary schools provide English with Core French, Early French Immersion (EFI), and Middle French Immersion (MFI), which are delivered in single, dual, and triple-track schools. Six schools offer the Alternative Elementary Program. Our secondary schools offer a wide variety of programs including French Immersion, Extended French, International Baccalaureate, International Certificate Program, Arts, and High-performance Athlete.
We have over 70,000 students in 147 schools: 116 elementary, including 2 special education sites, 26 secondary including the Adult High School and five secondary alternate sites. The OCDSB is made up of over 9000 full & part-time staff, including 270 principals/vice-principals & 2100 administrative/support staff.
Learn more about social media in the OCDSB at goo.gl/UBhdyy.
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Team Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, 100% Regular
About the role
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.
We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:
Team Manager, Occupational Health & Safety1.0 Regular, Full-timeMonday - Friday, 35 hours per weekUnion Exempt Level 9: $117,995 to $138,845
Reporting to the Superintendent of Employee Services, the Team Manager, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) oversees OH&S programs and initiatives for the District, including the implementation of accident prevention and safety awareness programs. Manages hazardous conditions, chemical disposal, emergencies and accident investigations, as well as managing the Indoor Environmental Quality assessment and investigations. This position works collaboratively with staff, central departments, federation partners and the Ministry of Labour to enhance the safety posture of the organization.
Qualifications
Post secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field, from a recognized institution and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, including experience working in an educational and unionized environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must be registered as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional Thorough knowledge of human resource administration, HR principles and practices in an educational and unionized environment. Thorough knowledge of collective agreements, handbooks and relevant employment and education legislation. Managerial skills for hiring, supervising and evaluating staff; as well as demonstrating leadership for coaching, mentoring, and motivating teams; demonstrated commitment to teamwork and team building. Interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) for liaising and interacting to establish relationships within the District, and partnerships with outside agencies; working collaboratively with others to reach common goals; Writing skills for preparing Board reports; Oral communications for making presentations to large or small groups, including chairing meetings. Judgment skills required for decision-making and taking appropriate action to resolve problems and conflicts. Organizational skills, including time management techniques for juggling multiple priorities, deadlines, working within short timelines, and ability to reprioritize when emergencies arise. Analytical and problem solving skills required. Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of Ontario, and associated regulations and guidelines Broad knowledge of building and fire codes, environmental regulations, as well as a full range of training and presentation skills relevant to an adult education environment. Knowledge of applicable software applications, including Microsoft Suite and Google applications, in order to accomplish work of this position Access to reliable transportation when required to visit schools or administrative sites.
Application Process
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.
External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter that outline your qualifications and suitability for this position.
Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment -
In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants.
OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time.
EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER
Not the right fit? Search for Team Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, 100% Regular jobs in Nepean, Ontario, Canada
About Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario serving students within a 2,760 square kilometre area known as the city of Ottawa. We are the seventh largest board by school population in the province of Ontario.
We have a vibrant, enthusiastic learning community that benefits from a wide range of programs that promote excellence and meet individual needs. All of our schools are learning communities where our staff support and challenge students to achieve their best in academics, the arts, athletics, and technology. In addition, students requiring specialized programming, both elementary and secondary, have many supports in place to ensure their academic success. Our elementary schools provide English with Core French, Early French Immersion (EFI), and Middle French Immersion (MFI), which are delivered in single, dual, and triple-track schools. Six schools offer the Alternative Elementary Program. Our secondary schools offer a wide variety of programs including French Immersion, Extended French, International Baccalaureate, International Certificate Program, Arts, and High-performance Athlete.
We have over 70,000 students in 147 schools: 116 elementary, including 2 special education sites, 26 secondary including the Adult High School and five secondary alternate sites. The OCDSB is made up of over 9000 full & part-time staff, including 270 principals/vice-principals & 2100 administrative/support staff.
Learn more about social media in the OCDSB at goo.gl/UBhdyy.