Associate Health & Safety at Region of Peel

Associate Health & Safety

Corporate Services - Human Resources

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $94,455 - $118,069 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 7120 Hurontario St., Mississauga

Hours of work:  35 hours per week

At the Region of Peel, we are committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Workplace Health, Safety & Wellness, the Health and Safety Associate will work with a team of Associates to support internal client groups and enhance corporate programs. The Associate will inspect and monitor work practices to ensure the department’s legislative compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations related to the relevant industry sector as well as compliance with Regional policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Delivering professional and proactive services to guide, support and empower workplace partners in fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment.
• Promote psychological health and wellness initiatives and take a leadership role in their implementation.
• Identify, assess and implement controls regarding health and safety hazards.
• Prepare policies and procedures in consultation with the Health and Safety team and client group representatives.
• Ensure contractor compliance with departmental and Regional policies.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations on safe work practices.
• Act as a resource for the department Joint Health and Safety Committee(s)
• Investigate workplace injuries and accidents and prepare recommendations for prevention procedures.
• Provide expert interpretation and solutions to implement legislation, standards, codes and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and support workplace inspections.
• Provide ergonomics support.
• Facilitate and support occupational health and safety training.
• Contribute to disability claims management and Early Return to Work programs.
• Recommend the acquisition of health and safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Labour, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and other government agencies, as required.
• Partner with other internal staff to educate and establish a management systems approach for health and safety and accident prevention.
• On-site Health and Safety support as required

What You Need to Succeed

• A University Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• A Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation (or working towards your designation)
• A minimum of (3) three years of related work experience, dealing with an array of safety hazards (e.g. construction, working from heights, workplace violence, and ergonomics). An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Experience in establishing and implementing requirements of management system standards
• Working knowledge of safety management systems
• Knowledge of disability management and accommodations
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Thorough knowledge of relevant Acts, Codes and Regulations
• Investigation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal, research, time management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills in order to develop and lead training sessions
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Ergonomic experience would be preferred

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares, and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and s ince 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected]

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.