Occupational Safety Specialist

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

This role is an in‑office position based at our downtown location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

The Occupational Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the organization’s occupational health and safety management program. This role ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), the Safety Management System, and other applicable legislation and best practices. The Specialist provides expert advice, reporting, and training to promote a strong safety culture and proactively manage workplace health and safety risks across the organization.

What will I be doing?

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve occupational health and safety programs, policies, procedures, tools, and training aligned with OHSA, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Ensure safety programs meet operational needs while effectively managing organizational risks.
• Review incident information in safety performance systems and liaise with investigators to support fact-finding.
• Conduct field visits to initiate, support, and follow up on incident investigations.
• Identify root causes of incidents and recommend preventative measures to avoid recurrence.
• Develop safety metrics and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent data collection and reporting.
• Compile and analyze health and safety data, identify trends and areas for improvement, and prepare reports for internal and external audiences.
• Provide regular corporate KPI reporting and prepare briefing notes and memos for emerging or urgent safety matters.
• Develop and deliver corporate occupational health and safety training and communications to employees across the network.
• Draft safety awareness communications and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Issue legislatively required notifications to external bodies (e.g., Ministry of Labour, unions) as required.
• Complete job hazard analyses, ergonomic assessments, workplace violence assessments, and risk assessments in collaboration with business units.
• Act as a subject matter expert on occupational health and safety matters.
• Provide consultation and advice to Joint Health and Safety Committees, Health & Safety Representatives, managers, HR partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support emergency responses and act as site lead for Ministry of Labour inspections and investigations where required.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address safety concerns.
• Work with managers and HR to support modified work programs, accommodation, and the reintegration of ill or injured employees.
• Administer employee safety programs such as prescription safety eyewear.
• Promote safety programs through site visits and employee engagement initiatives.
• Participate in procurement and tender processes related to health and safety programs and services.
• Monitors contracts with third-party providers that support the administration of program elements.
Other relevant safety tasks, as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated years of experience developing and delivering corporate health and safety programs.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or similar designation is considered an asset.
Valid driver’s license with the ability to meet and maintain corporate driving record standards.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Expert knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, including:
  • Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
  • Workers Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA)
  • Human Rights Code of Ontario
• Strong expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to promote safe work practices without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions

• Standard hours with flexibility required; may work evenings and/or weekends on occasion.
• Subject to on-call duties during emergencies and to support or conduct accident investigations.
• Occasional travel to facilities, stations, construction sites, and other workplaces across the network.
• Exposure to workplace hazards (e.g., train movements, designated substances, fumes, flammable/combustible agents).
• Required to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
Work may be conducted outdoors, across varying terrain, in all weather conditions, and at any time of day or night.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: View phone number on ca.snapjobsearch.com or email View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com .

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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