Health & Safety Coordinator (1 contract vacancy) at City of Woodstock — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description2026-58 HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR (1 Contract Full-Time Position, 16 months) Reporting to: Manager of Health & Safety Department: Human Resources Classification: Full Time Contract; Non-Union Salary Range: $88,058 - $104,878 Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Starting Date: September 2026 Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. August 7, 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 45,000 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, Competitive Wages, Join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City, Training opportunities to support you in this role, And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, implement, coordinate, and facilitate various occupational health and safety training sessions. In addition, administer the Corporate core orientation training elements (i.e. Health & Safety awareness, WHMIS, Driver Awareness, and Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention…). Assist in developing, implementing, auditing, and improving the City’s Health & Safety program in accordance with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and standards. Research, develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and update Corporate health and safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and Safety Talks as required. Assist City departments with the development of department specific health and safety related and procedures and SOPs. Supervise the function, assess the effectiveness and training needs, and act as a resource to all City Joint Health & Safety Committees and Health & Safety Reps. Investigate health and safety related complaints / concerns and workplace accidents / injuries, including critical injuries. Identify root cause and provide guidance to Managers and Supervisors in the development and implementation of corrective actions. Track worker injury data and report any identified trends to the applicable Manager or Supervisor. Conduct or coordinate occupational Hygiene related testing (noise, air quality…). Provide assistance in reviewing hazardous products Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to establish training needs and safe handling protocols prior to products being brought into the workplace. Conduct fit testing per the City’s respiratory protection program. Liaise with MOLITSD and other regulatory agencies as required. Assist in the selection of safety devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Act as alternate Risk Management / Safety Officer under the City’s Incident Management System (IMS). Qualifications: Essential Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a closely related field. Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in an occupational health and safety role. Knowledge and experience in developing policies, procedures, safety talks; conducting hazard assessments and workplace inspections. Ability to interpret and apply health and safety related legislation, standards, and guidelines. Experience in developing and delivering training, familiarity with ergonomic assessments and occupational hygiene testing. Proficient in maintaining accurate records. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn and use health and safety related software. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written, with excellent facilitation, public speaking and problem-solving skills. Work well in a team environment, with the ability to function well with minimal supervision. Proven organizational skills, with the ability to effectively deal with sensitive and confidential information. Requires a valid Ontario driver’s license (minimum Class G), in good standing, with access to a reliable personal vehicle. Preferred Hold or are working towards the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation(s). Any other related designations would be considered an asset (i.e. CHSC, ROH, CIH, ROHT). Municipal experience would be considered an asset. Working Conditions: This is an in-office position of 35 hours weekly; hours of work are governed by the time required to complete tasks. Work is subject to interruption and occasional unpleasant interactions. Requires long periods of seated work and may be required to lift up to 45lbs. May be requested to work additional hours to attend meetings or for special events. 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. Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position The City of Woodstock does not require proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment. We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at https://www.cityofwoodstock.ca/applynow. We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to help recruiters identify potential candidates on external platforms. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Powered by JazzHR bbIvhCXu49