Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

Corporate Services - Human Resources

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $120,401.00 - $150,501.00 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $120,401.00 - $135,451.00 + 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.

As Manager, Workplace Health & Safety , you will play a critical leadership role in advancing a strong safety culture, ensuring legislative compliance, and enabling programs that protect the well-being of our workforce across a large, complex, multi-site organization.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Management, we are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Manager, Workplace Health and Safety to lead and enhance our corporate safety program. You will provide leadership, support, and guidance to a team of subject matter professionals who deliver consultation and expertise across diverse business streams to ensure a workplace that is both healthy and safe for all.

This role is responsible for leading the development of a comprehensive health and safety program aligned with Peel’s People Plan, supporting a culture of compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations across a complex, multi-site organization. Continuous program development and improvement will be key to adapting to evolving workplace needs. In this role, you will provide expert advice and guidance to management while overseeing the development, implementation, and delivery of health and safety programs to all workplace parties.

What You’ll Do: Human Resource Management and Team Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts and support staff.
• Ensure the strategic direction for the corporation, department, and division are integrated into the section. Prepare and manage an annual business plan and identify performance targets. Promote a client service-oriented culture and focus within the program.
• Develop, recommend, and administer the section's budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Recruit, coach, motivate, train, and evaluate reporting staff while ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources. Provide guidance on technical and human resource issues and ensure consistent application of regional policies and procedures.
• Develop and empower employees through coaching, guidance, and regular feedback, providing development and stretch opportunities, strategic and technical direction, and encouraging participation in key decision-making processes where appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with counterparts in other jurisdictions to share information on activities, policies, trends, and relevant data. Establish partnerships with external agencies to participate in joint initiatives.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical expertise to support employee engagement and accountability with respect to health and safety initiatives and programs.

Health and Safety Program Development and Administration

• Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of health and safety programs, policies, and procedures — including hazard recognition and control programs — and provide consultation and support to the Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of training and education programs for employees on occupational health and safety matters, including WHMIS, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, leadership safety training, Joint Health & Safety Committee training, and safe work procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Lead responses to industry changes, support emerging issues and client expectations, and assist operations across all disciplines to ensure Peel remains current and compliant.
• Develop and implement quality control strategies for services delivered, including analytical reporting on statistics and benchmarks.
• Build and support a safety culture by guiding the development and implementation of instructional and communication programs focused on incident prevention and legislative compliance.
• Act in an advisory capacity to management and legal representatives regarding significant safety matters, including major incident investigations, Ministry of Labour inspections, and workplace violence investigations.
• In conjunction with Legal Services (or external counsel), represent the Region of Peel at WSIB appeals, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal hearings, mediations, trials, and other proceedings.
• Collaborate in the review, renewal, and reporting of the annual health and safety operational plan.
• Manage the health and safety audit function on a monthly and quarterly basis, reporting on safety and claims management performance.

Program Planning, Business and Budget Planning

• Participate in divisional planning and the formulation of strategic initiatives for continual improvement.
• Prepare budget projections for the section and provide consultation regarding the WSIB reserve fund. Participate in the Region's budget process and monitor expenditures.

What You Need to Succeed

• University degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field with seven (7) years of progressive management experience in health and safety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry-recognized certification or designation (e.g., Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or certification in Safety Engineering).
• Experience in a multi-site workplace with multiple union partners preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), WSIB policies and processes, Ontario Human Rights Code, and related legislation.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and guide teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals, groups, and external partners.
• Strong report writing, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Parklane is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate, analyze, mediate, and resolve complex, sensitive, and confidential issues.

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 View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com

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.