Health and Safety Associate

                                                                                                              2025-99 Health and Safety Associate (1 Co-op student vacancy)   Reporting to:   Manager of Health and Safety Department:   Human Resources Classification:  Temporary/Contract (approximately 4 months) Salary Range:  $22.00/hour Hours of Work:  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Starting Date:   May 2026 Application Deadline:  No later than 4:00 p.m. January 30, 2026 Why City of Woodstock? Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock. When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock: Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers, Training opportunities to support you in this role, Option to join a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City, And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few. Duties and Responsibilities: Review the City’s Health and Safety-related Procedures and Programs for compliance with regulatory requirements, applicable standards, and guidelines. Observe various job duties/operations for compliance with applicable legislation and/or city policies/procedures. Identify ergonomic hazards i.e. improper lifting techniques, awkward postures, and repetitive motion. Assist city supervisors with departmental training needs assessment and the development and delivery of safety-related training programs. Departments include: Public Works (water distribution, waste & recycling collection, road maintenance, and garage), Engineering, Parks, Arenas, Aquatics, Culture, and Administrative Services. Provide support to the City’s Joint Health and Safety Committees. And all other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in or have completed post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety. Previous knowledge and/or working experience in the areas of the OHSA and Regulations, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, training program development & delivery, and workplace inspections are considered an asset. Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle fluctuating work volumes. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in MS Office Suite. Must have a Class G2 driver’s license in good standing, with use of a reliable vehicle. This position is being considered under the Canada Summer Jobs Grant program. As such, t o be eligible, youth must: be between 15 and 30 years of age  at the beginning  of the employment period, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the  Immigration and Refugee Protection Act  for the duration of the employment,  and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position. We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca. The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas. Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified. In accordance with the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005  and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock 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 the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting hr@cityofwoodstock.ca. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Powered by JazzHR