Health & Safety Consultant

POSITION OPENINGS: 1 (Existing Position)

STATUS: Contract, Full Time (12 Months)

LOCATION: Home Office Based. Candidates must live in Central Region, Ontario (Includes Peel, Halton, Dufferin, York and Durham Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have high-quality internet connection.

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/week

GRADE: Grade 7

The hiring range for this position ranges from $76,503 to $90,848, with the opportunity to grow within the broader salary range of $76,503 to $114,155 as you advance in your role. (Eligible for 4% Vacation Pay)

About Us

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. A proud partner in the province’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making workplaces safer.

Our focus on healthy workplaces extends to our own strong safety culture. We’re committed to helping employees thrive in a remote‑first world, and we’re honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years for 2024 and 2025.

Why Work with WSPS

As a member of our team, you\'ll benefit from a compensation package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, motivated and safe. Highlights include:

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting our mission to protect Ontario’s workers and businesses
• Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario
• Comprehensive life and health benefits (100% company paid Health & Dental)

Role

Reporting to the Manager, Consulting Services, the Health & Safety Consultant role is responsible for servicing external and internal clients by providing general occupational health & safety as well as occupational hygiene consulting and training services virtually and in person. The Consultant works within a team to ensure annual goals and objectives associated with the WSPS Strategy are accomplished. The core accountability for the role is ensuring high quality services are provided to clients, on time and within budget, resulting in high client satisfaction in the assigned territory.

The core accountability of the Health & Safety Consultant is to deliver high quality solutions and services. The goal of improving overall health and enhancing productivity, quality and morale in the workplace they will work with the team to enhance the quality and consistency of current services and solutions across the province and ensure WSPS stays current and relevant to workplaces by channeling industry and evidence-based research into new services and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Note: Percentages refer to approximate % of time spent on each area, over the course of a given year.

DELIVER SERVICES/SOLUTIONS TO CLIENTS (70%)

• Deliver services to clients that facilitate a reduction and mitigation of risk for workplace injury and illness through the: hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, and recommendations for improving tools, equipment, layout materials, environment, work practices, organizational factors and other processes.
• Assess client needs and works diplomatically within political framework of unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Liaise with various stakeholders (e.g. MLTSD, senior management, supervisors, workers, staff) to assist clients in complying with relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, standards and best practices.
• Execute solution delivery to client as per scope and term outlined in the agreement/contract. In collaboration with Account Management, follow up regularly with clients to ensure ongoing service satisfaction.
• Provides virtual and on-site public training and workshops to clients in areas such as general Health & Safety, CSA standards, speaking at conferences, etc.
• Promotes the benefits of implementing health and safety initiatives while working at client sites, actively looking for opportunities to expand the service offering to the client.
• Utilizes established internal delivery processes to support the client with the implementation of health and safety solutions based on client business needs and existing organizational processes and structure.
• Proactively responds to client information requests promptly and accurately, acting as a resource or gateway for information and service.
• Support projects that require specialized knowledge and experience to ensure all elements that support revenue protocols which include proposal, quoting, risk assessment and contracting.

RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING (10%)

• Nurtures, develops and maintains relationships with assigned clients while delivering services
• Promotes WSPS at key events/speaking engagements and trade shows and effectively serves as a “brand” ambassador in the market.
• Meets regularly with Consulting Services Manager, AM/or SAM to review client plans and ensures successful planning, implementation and delivery of seamless high-quality solutions
• Follows up regularly with clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction.
• Consults internally with staff, providing current health & safety expertise and advice on WSPS solution offerings, including products, services and programs.

INTERNAL TRANSITION, SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION (20%)

• Maintains records of all activities on the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system on a regular basis and submits reports as required. Utilizes internal processes and tools regularly including: CRM, ESS, Microsoft outlook calendar, Business Portal, etc.
• In collaboration with Account Management, ensure client information is maintained through entries in CRM and other business systems as required.
• Executes delivery of client solutions as per agreement/contract.
• Prepares consulting reports in accordance with internal standards, processes, procedures and expertise development plans.
• Completes Quality Assurance/Document Review of consulting reports in accordance with internal standards, processes and procedures.
• Supports the development of programs, solutions, products and services.
• Conveys any identified, potential project risks and possible mitigation strategies to the Consulting Services Manager or Senior Consultant as appropriate.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries to meet organizational service standards
• Provides input on continuous improvement of WSPS’ services.

ALWAYS CONTRIBUTES TO A HEALTHY AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Complies with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and company rules established in WSPS Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
• Contributes to promoting a healthy, safe, and respectful culture.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

Skills and Experience

Minimum:

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline from a Community College and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years related industry experience
• Experience in workplace hazards in manufacturing setting
• Experience in assessments and report writing
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, including provincial legislation
• Knowledge of Adult learning principles
• Facilitation/Instruction skills in various settings and levels of employees/management
• Ability to work in a team environment/collaboration
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred:

• Degree in Health and Safety with specific education and training in occupational health and safety
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the field of Health & Safety
• CRSP designation or working toward designation

Additional Requirements:

• Lives in Central Region, Ontario (Includes Peel, Halton, Dufferin, York, Toronto or Durham Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Business level auto insurance coverage
• Access to a vehicle that meets minimum MTO safety standards
• Maintain a home office in a safe manner and have a high-quality internet connection
• An all-employee meeting (Staff Days or equivalent) will be organized annually. All employees are required to attend the annual meeting in person. Occasional team meetings may be required in person.
• External meetings with stakeholders such as the Ministry will continue and those employees who attend as part of their role will continue to do so, in the meeting format preferred by the stakeholder.

Application Information:

Deadline for Application: Friday, January 23, 2026 by 4:00pm Eastern Time

To Apply: Visit our Employment Opportunities page and click Start Application to apply!

*Please note, all applicants must apply through our Applicant Tracking System*

Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We welcome applications from all candidates including those whose knowledge, skills and experiences have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed.

We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

WSPS may use AI to support parts of the recruitment process, while all hiring decisions remain with the hiring team.

We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.