Safety Specialist

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada Toronto Transit Commission Full time

**JOB INFORMATION**

**Requisition ID**: 7322
**Number of Vacancies**: 1
**Department**: Safety And Environment (20000013) - EHS Management System (30000018)
**Salary Information**: $86,577.40 - $108,235.40
**Pay Scale Group**: 09SA
**Employment Type**: Regular
**Weekly Hours**: 35,
**Off Days**: Saturday and Sunday
**Shift**: Day
**Posted On**: March 1, 2023
**Last Day to Apply**: March 15, 2023
**Reports to**:Manager - SH&E Policy & Strategy

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

**General Accountability**:

- Reporting to the Manager - SH&E Policy and Strategy, the Safety Specialist focuses their work on the development and implementation of corporate and group/department level safety programs and initiatives, including communication and development of resource materials. In most cases, incumbent will take full charge of corporate program implementation across the organization.**Key Job Functions**:

- Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate and group/department level safety programs (occupational, customer and public safety) as part of TTC’s SH&E Management System.
- Support the implementation of the TTC’s Enterprise Safety Solution Software System, Safety Connect, as required.
- Support corporate and group/department level safety initiatives (e.g., , track level safety, traffic safety, etc.).
- Build support for corporate level SH&E policies, programs and initiatives by consulting with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. all levels of management, union reps, ACAT, etc.).
- Establish and lead working groups to assist the TTC and departments in addressing SH&E issues.
- Provide expertise and guidance in hazard identification and risk assessment activities including job safety analysis.
- Prepare internal safety communications, safety notices, and safety bulletins.
- Develop job aids, self-audit tools, and training and guidance materials.
- Identify and provide guidance on current or emerging legislation and best practices including preparing submissions to government on proposed changes to legislation.
- Contribute to safety reviews of designs, procedures, and standards.
- Assist in corporate and group/department level management reviews of the SH&E Management System.
- Participate on municipal/provincial/national public safety boards, initiatives, and projects.
- Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service provider and an employer.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

**Skills**:

- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field- Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector- Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media**Education and Experience**:

- Completion of a university degree in Engineering, Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a relevant discipline, combined with progressive related work experience in transit safety, occupational health & safety, and/or environmental fields.
- A thorough knowledge of industry best practices in occupational health and safety as well as a history of successful experience in safety operations in a large public or private sector organization is essential.
- Must have or be able to obtain accreditation by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) within 5 years of employment in this position.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Must continually maintain all accreditation and update skills by attending regular professional development seminars and courses in order to remain current and proficient with safety related best practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Safety management systems such as ISO 14001 and CSA Z1000.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario’s legal framework for SH&E including the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations, Regulations for Construction Projects, the Canadian Criminal Code provisions for safety, Technical Standards and Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, First-Aid Regulations etc;
- Experience in safety operations of a large public or private sector organization, preferably with a transportation focus
- Demonstrated ability to develo


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