Specialist, Health, Safety

Position Type:

Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date:

January 21, 2026

Salary/Wage Range:

$92, $115,419.00

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Department

Human Resources

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of Sims Square, 390 Brant Street, Burlington, ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

In this role, you will lead and manage work-related injury and illness claims, and champion the Early and Safe Return to Work Program to help reduce workplace losses. You will take lead for our Learning Management System's health and safety content, including the development of engaging eLearning modules. As a health and safety expert, you will also provide senior-level coaching, technical guidance, and support to colleagues and execute all field-level duties of the Advisor – Health and Safety role for assigned departments, ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage all injury and illness claims, ensuring compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act while minimizing lost-time incidents through an effective Early and Safe Return to Work (modified work) program.
• Identify complex claims and coordinate with the Consultant – Employee Health and Wellness or third parties as needed to support efficient claim management.
• Collaborate with assigned departments to conduct job hazard analyses and support the development of safe work procedures, including lockout/energy control procedures, confined space assessments, designated substance assessments, and other controlled documents, ensuring proper document management and control.
• Conduct, oversee and/or coordinate technical assessments following industry standards, such as occupational hygiene and ergonomic evaluations, to control exposures and ensure compliance.
• Support contractor safety management initiatives across the organization.
• Maintain accurate records in incident reporting systems (Parklane Systems) to ensure reliable incident data and reporting.
• Investigate workplace incidents to determine causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Audit workplaces to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate health and safety standards.
• Act as the health and safety subject matter expert for Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) in assigned departments; audit committees to ensure compliance and effectiveness and support multi-site JHSC ministry orders.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to ensure proper notices and follow-ups are completed.
• Regularly scan the regulatory environment for changes that may require action or may impact on the organization. Maintain knowledge of current industry standards; interpret and apply, as appropriate, to support workplace health and safety (CSA, ASME, ANSI, ASHRAE ACGIH, NIOSH, NFPA, MOL and MOH guidelines, CCOHS, etc.)
• Manage the City's health and safety training programs to support regulatory compliance, including content management and assignments in the Learning Management System (Workday), and create eLearning modules using authoring software (Articulate 360).

Requirements

You have post-secondary degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Disability Management, or WSIB Case Management and Adjudication along with four to seven years of occupational health and safety work experience, which includes workers' compensation claim management. You also hold the Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation in good standing. Other combinations of education, experience and professional designations or certifications may be considered. You may be required to occasionally respond to emergency situations outside of regular work hours. This role also involves regular visits to work sites, including construction areas, shops, confined spaces and work at height. You must provide your own transportation.

We are seeking a senior-level health and safety professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for supporting workplace wellness. The ideal candidate is someone who can balance hands-on field work with strategic oversight, provide coaching and guidance to colleagues, and manage complex health and safety programs across multiple departments.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at or email us at:

if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.