New Job Regular Full-Time Supervisor, Equipment And Safety In Ontario

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Fleet Services or Designate, the Supervisor, Operations Safety and Training is responsible for assisting management in developing policies, guidelines and standards to support Occupational Health and Safety as it pertains to Operations Services; providing consultation to client divisions on occupational health and safety issues including developing and maintaining a safe work environment; interpreting and promoting compliance with health and safety legislation; providing health and safety training; leading operator/driver testing, tracking and managing compliance with the Driver Certification Program, develop safe practices and associated training material and be the lead investigator on vehicle collisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performs, documents and reports worksite audits to determine compliance to City policy, practices, legislation and best practice in health and safety to protect City employees and assets.
• Oversee the daily operations of the fleet safety unit including completing risk assessments and development and delivery of various safety training programs
• Identifies training needs and assists in long-term planning. Assists in the implementation, deployment and tracking of customized training programs through the City’s learning management software system for Operations Services.
• Provide professional services such as collision/accident investigation, safety reporting, specialized safety programs and reward system for safe driving
• Collaborates with the Manager, Fleet Services for long-term planning, budgeting and KPI reporting
• Assists departments in meeting legislated reporting requirements and working closely with clients to identify, quantify and track safety related information necessary to promote prevention
• Assists Human Resources by working with the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Transportation on behalf of the City of Oshawa
• Supervisor the Equipment Safety and Training Coordinator.
• Work in consultation with corporate safety.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion of a 3-year college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration or related field minimum, along with 5 years of progressive related experience, 2 of which are of a supervisory nature
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered an asset.
• Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Driver Certification Program, Fleet Signing Authority
• Ontario Provincial DZ licence with a clean abstract and zero demerit points
• Ontario Safety League – Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration Compliance

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

City of Oshawa employees need to apply through the intranet (iConnect) in order to be considered as an internal candidate. All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact us at [email protected] or 905-436-5666. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.