Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Job title:

Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Company

Robert Half

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to join our client on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in fostering a safe and accommodating workplace by managing health and safety initiatives and collaborating with various stakeholders. This is a part-time position with flexible on-site requirements, offering the potential to grow into a long-term opportunity.Responsibilities:

• Manage workplace accommodation cases, including documentation and follow-up, to ensure employee needs are met effectively.
• Collaborate with managers to implement appropriate accommodations and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Actively participate in the Joint Health & Safety Committee to promote a culture of safety and well-being.
• Develop and refine documentation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in health and safety practices.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the Employee Handbook in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure organizational compliance with health and safety regulations and internal policies.
• Provide guidance on workplace health and safety matters, leveraging your expertise to address concerns proactively.
• Utilize tools such as Office Suite, SharePoint, and WordPress to support documentation and communication efforts.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in occupational health and safety or a related field.
• Proficiency in Office Suite, including Excel and Word, with experience in SharePoint and WordPress considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of workplace accommodation processes and health and safety compliance.
• Familiarity with systems such as Dayforce or similar HR platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Experience participating in or leading health and safety committees.
• Knowledge of HR-related systems or tools, such as ADP Workforce Now or Ceridian, is advantageous.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half est la première et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents spécialisées au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d’emploi hautement qualifiés avec des opportunités au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons…

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:49:56 GMT

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