JOB TITLE: Health & Safety Programs Consultant

POSITION OPENINGS: 1 (New role)

STATUS: Contract (12 months)

LOCATION: Home Office Based
(Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario (or National Capital Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/week

The hiring range for this position ranges from $76,503.69 to $90,848.14, with the opportunity to grow within the broader salary range of $76,503.69 to $95,629.62 as you advance in your role.

About Us

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. A proud partner in the province’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making workplaces safer.?

Our focus on healthy workplaces extends to our own strong safety culture. We’re committed to helping employees thrive in a remote-first world, and we’re honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years for 2024 and 2025.

Why Work with WSPS

As a member of our team, you'll benefit from a compensation package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, motivated and safe. Highlights include:

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting our mission to protect Ontario’s workers and businesses

• 35-hour work week

• Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario

• Comprehensive life and health benefits (100% company paid Health & Dental)

• Internet reimbursement

• Join a team that values your voice and encourages fresh ideas

• Learn, grow, and be inspired through hands-on collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals.

Role

Under the direction of Manager, Programs and Services, the Health & Safety Program Consultant is responsible for seeing programs from roll out through to completion ensuring annual goals and objectives associated with the Provincial Programs are accomplished. The core accountability is acting as a liaison between WSIB/MLITSD and WSPS. The successful incumbent will ensure high quality virtual services are provided to client program participants, on time and within budget, resulting in high client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Note: Percentages refer to approximate % of time spent on each area, over the course of a given year.

Build, Maintain and Support Health & Safety Provincial Program (65%)

• Responsible for coaching and mentoring clients through the completion of the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program and other provincial programs

• Accountable for the delivery of solutions to clients maintaining quality standards, project timelines and budget

• Communicates the identified opportunities to AM/SAM for follow-up with the client

• Assess client needs and work diplomatically within political framework of unionized and non -unionized workplaces and liaise with various stakeholders (e.g. MLITSD, senior management, supervisors, workers, contractors) to assist member in complying with legislations, standards and best practices

• Proactively responds to client information requests promptly and accurately, acting as a resource or gateway for information and service

• Respond to escalated questions and issues from internal stakeholders and program members

• In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; develop, implement and oversee the delivery of products and the program to support the Provincial programs. Monitor, evaluate and adjust as required. Perform program administrative tasks.

• Create resources, tools and presentation material for participant meetings to assist firms with successfully meeting the program requirements

• Monitor and evaluate to ensure the program content is effectively and consistently being delivered

• Identifies and flags potential program risks and proactively identifies solutions to mitigate risks

• Informs and enlists support from their Manager when appropriate

• Maintains records of all activities on the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system on a regular basis and submits reports as required. Utilizes internal processes and tools regularly including: CRM, Microsoft outlook calendar, Business Portal, etc.

• Responds to internal and external inquiries to meet organizational service standards

• Provides input on continuous improvement of WSPS’ services

• Applies time and priority management techniques to effectively address administrative demands (reports, e-mail, weekly time sheets, monthly expenses, organizational initiatives)

• Maintains home office files, materials, equipment, and office environment.

• Ensures the proper and secure storage of information and documentation.

• Keeps abreast of H&S knowledge and best practices related to the sectors and industries we serve.

• Communicates potential new opportunities including new products and services to members, as well as keeping the assigned Account Manager informed.

• Provides training and educational sessions to increase workplace health and safety awareness, using established WSPS training standards and materials.

• Share responsibility for territory revenue by identifying opportunities for revenue targets (i.e., by attracting and retaining new Excellence program members etc.)

Relationship Building (30%)

• Collaborate with the assigned WSIB consultant, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, Skills and Development (MLITSD), and other system partners, Manager OHS Management Systems, WSPS Consulting Managers and Consultants, support staff and Provincial program members to ensure the delivery of a high-quality program.

• Nurtures, develops and maintains relationships with assigned members while delivering services.

• Promotes WSPS and effectively serves as a “brand” ambassador in the market.

• Follows up regularly with members to ensure ongoing satisfaction.

• Internally acts a Subject Matter Expert (SME) as assigned to projects or teams and provides current health & safety expertise and advice on all WSPS solution offerings including products, services and programs, as assigned.

Marketing Initiatives (5%)

• Assist with the development and execution of marketing plans and tactics to increase provincial program awareness and participation.

Contributes to a healthy and safe work environment (at all times)

• Complies with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and company rules established in WSPS Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).

• Contributes to promoting a healthy, safe, and respectful culture

• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations

Skills and Experience

Minimum:

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline from a Community College and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3-5 years of experience working with governmental programs,

• 3+ years of experience consulting and facilitating training sessions in various settings (e.g., industrial, service and farming sectors)Knowledge and application of Health and Safety, including legislation and technical standards

• Knowledge and application of conducting audits and assessments

• Knowledge of WSIB Incentive Program processes and WSPS consulting and training programs

• Strong relationship building skills and business acumen

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all organizational levels

• Facilitation/Instruction skills in various settings and levels of employees/management

• Ability to organize and prioritize a varied workload, including managing several projects simultaneously

• Ability to negotiate, foster cooperation, and build consensus in order to influence decision making

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing project priorities, scope and timelines

• Proven interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively interact, build and nurture working relationships with colleagues and system partners

• Resourceful with the ability to identify and resolve challenges both autonomously and collaboratively

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English

• Experience in virtual training using Microsoft Team Platform

• Computer skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in the agriculture sector

• CRSP or working towards designation is considered an asset

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics or a Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with equivalent experience

• 5+ years of related sector experience is considered an asset

• Disability management knowledge and/or experience

• Knowledge of management systems

Additional Requirements

• Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario (or National Capital Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.

• To support success in building connections, inclusion and collaboration, a minimum level of in person presence for the purposes of meetings is required for all team members on a monthly basis.

• All client-facing and external stakeholder (such as the Ministry) meetings will be held in the format preferred by the client or stakeholder, whether in person or virtual.

• An all-employee meeting (Staff Days or equivalent) will be organized annually. All employees are required to attend the annual meeting in person.

• SLT and others involved in Board of Director meetings and/or committee work may be required to attend meetings in person from time to time, as needed.

Application Information?

Deadline for Application: Thursday, June 18, 2026 by 4:00pm eastern time

To Apply: Visit our Employment Opportunities page and click Start Application to apply!

*Please note, all applicants must apply through our Applicant Tracking System*

Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We welcome applications from all candidates including those whose knowledge, skills and experiences have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed.

We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self.

?In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 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 Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

WSPS may use AI to support parts of the recruitment process, while all hiring decisions remain with the hiring team.

We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.