Job Description

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $48.32/hr, Max = $56.03/hr

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office

Division: Human Resources

Business unit: Health and Safety

Travel: 40%

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on Friday September 18, 2026.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Specialist, Health & Safety provides advice, guidance and support at the divisional and business unit level regarding TRCA’s Health and Safety Management Program, strategies, policies procedures and initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensures program compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards including the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines while coordinating and facilitating related education and training of employees.
• Develops policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures as required and in collaboration with business units
• Performs health and safety audits and evaluations, gap analysis, inspections, and assessments regularly to implement corrective actions, as required
• Collaborates with Learning & Development and operations in the identification, development, procurement, delivery and records maintenance of health and safety training, while ensuring legislative compliance
• Supports initiatives around health and safety accreditations e.g. COR certification
• Partners with the business unit management teams to address safety related issues, programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensures contractors are working within Health and Safety standards and possess relevant safety certifications
• Participates in and provides leadership and guidance to Joint Health & Safety Committees across the varying TRCA locations
• Supports management teams with investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, work refusals and provide recommendations for improvements
• Manages WSIB claims with a focus on early and safe return to work processes, accommodation, modified work

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Health & Safety Management, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 4+ years of experience with health and safety program management
• Experience managing WSIB claims and supporting return to work protocols
• Experience developing and facilitating health and safety training programs
• Experience conducting safety audits and inspections

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Sound working knowledge of health and safety principles and practices
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
• Understanding of health and safety management systems for the purposes of managing organization wide health and safety documentation
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other related legislation and standards
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
• Willing and able to travel to multiple offices, sites and projects

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.