Advisor, Occupational Health

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**Title**:Advisor, Occupational Health & Safety (Contractor Safety)**:

- Job Close Date: Oct 24, 2024**File Number**:

- 1732

**Employee Group**:

- Mgmt Non Union

**Service Area**:

- Enterprise Supports

**Division**:

- People Services

**Job Type**:

- Full-Time Permanent

**# of Openings**:
1

**Summary of Duties**:
Area of Focus: Contractor Safety

Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness, the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Advisor is responsible for assisting Service Areas in meeting their organizational responsibilities to Occupational Health & Safety legislation by providing expertise and advice to promote a culture of safety and ensure a safe work environment within the Corporation. In addition, the OH&S Advisor is responsible for investigating accidents, work refusals and liaising with Ministry of Labour on compliance matters. The OH&S Advisor leads the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Management Program, participating on Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, assisting in the management of Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) claims and supports the return to work process.

**Work Performed**:

- Interpret and monitor compliance with the _Occupational Health and Safety Act_ and Regulations, Ministry of Transportation (Ontario Traffic Code) and other pertinent codes and standards; liaise with and represent the Corporation in matters involving the regulatory authorities including the Ministry of Labour (Occupational Health & Safety Branch), Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), and Electrical Safety Association (ESA).
- Research, develop and advise on implementing hazard control measures for risk reduction. Provide leadership, direction, advice and assistance to management and staff on all health and safety related matters including technical and practical information, assistance and support regarding work refusals, health and safety concerns, injury and loss prevention, legislative and Corporate compliance, incident investigations, etc.
- Support and foster a culture of safety within the Corporation and by collaborating with Managers and Supervisors in other Service Areas to resolve health and safety issues.
- In collaboration with City of London Contract Owners:

- develop procurement and tendering documents having regard for the City of London’s responsibilities under the OHSA and associated regulations;

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- develop and implement any required City-led training programs for contractors and,
- ensure all necessary documents and materials are provided to the company awarded the contract to ensure the City of London complies with responsibilities under the OHSA.
- Ensure contractors understand their responsibility for taking all necessary steps to protect employees, visitors, the general public, and property from any harm during the course of the contract.
- Ensure contractor is provided with a copy of the applicable health and safety requirements and applicable documents completed.
- Ensure contractors Health and Safety documentation requirements are on file and have been reviewed.
- Audit contractors against applicable legislation, contractual requirements and their own safety programs.
- Attend regular contractor site meetings to voice any safety concerns, review relevant and critical information from findings, audits and inspections.
- Communicate all health and safety violations and concerns to Contract Owner.

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- Maintain program documentation on file, including any safety violation corrective action documentation. Take immediate steps to intervene or stop work and report it to the appropriate partners if work is having the potential for a significant loss.
- Perform workplace audits and inspections to identify potential and actual hazards with contractors to advise on preventative/corrective measures and compliance. Provide recommendations, direction and support for reducing risk.
- Manage and oversee the City of London’s Contractor Safety Management Program, including delivering applicable training.

Other duties
- Consult with various areas in the development and ongoing monitoring of annual Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) (i.e., objectives).
- Determine health and safety training needs at all organizational levels focusing on early intervention. Develop, coordinate and facilitate trai