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Health and Safety Advisor – Temporary Full Time
Health and Safety Advisor – Temporary Full Time
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for the development and implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety program for the County of Dufferin and participating member municipalities. This position acts in an advisory capacity to all levels of staff and management, providing training, tools, and resources to support a culture of health and safety, and promote the municipality's internal responsibility system.
What you’ll do:
- Reporting on industry and Ministry of Labour trends/initiatives
- Monitor industry trends and Ministry of Labour enforcement initiatives, and report to Management and Health and Safety representatives
- Provide advice regarding legislative requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and it’s application in workplace situations
- Assist in preparation for compliance with enforcement initiatives
- Support with MLITSD reporting and investigations, compliance with MLITSD orders and internal incident reporting and investigations
- Develop, review and update facility emergency procedures (severe weather, lockdown, fire safety plan, etc.) and coordinate submission to outside approval authorities on an annual basis as appropriate
- Develop, review, and coordinate approval of policies, procedures related to workplace safety
- Coordinate/ facilitate job hazard analysis process and documentation for hazards raised to Health and Safety representatives,
- Coordinate department risk analysis process and documentation with department managers and Health and Safety representatives as needed
- Coordinate incident investigation efforts and liaise with Ministry of Labour Inspectors following critical incidents
- Develop, deliver and track both classroom and electronic training related to safety in the workplace
- Coordinate external facilitators for training as needed
- Attend all meetings of both County JHSCs, and provide support to Municipal HS Reps during monthly site visits
- Provide updates to HS Reps re: industry trends and Ministry of Labour Initiatives
- Develop and coordinate wellness initiatives for employees in consultation with Human Resources