Consultant, Occupational Health & Safety

Job Details

Consultant , Occupational Health & Safety

Exempt Level 4 : $1 06,199- $ 127,432

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a twelve (12 ) month contract Consultant, Occupational Health & Safety within the Human Resources department.

All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Senior Consultant, Occupational Health & Safety, the primary function of this position is to develop and implement the Board's Health & Safety Initiatives and to eliminate health hazards by designing a safe work system in accordance with established standards and legislation/ regulations.

• Develop, implement and coordinate the Board's Infection Prevention and Control Program to help reduce the transmission of communicable diseases in schools and other TCDSB workplaces
• Develop, implement and coordinate the Board's Personal Protective Equipment Program
• Work towards compliance with the voluntary CSA Z1000 Standard, Occupational Health & Safety
• Design, develop and implement an OHS Training Records System
• Attend Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings during the school year to ensure the Committee functions in accordance with the rules and procedures in the OHSA, Terms of Reference and applicable collective agreement
• Liaise with the JHSC chairs regarding Occupational Health and Safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines; consult with the required union partners and communicate Occupational Health and Safety developments to the system
• Assist the Senior Consultant in the development, implementation, revision and communication of all aspects of the TCDSB Occupational Health & Safety Program (policies, standard operating procedures and training)
• Coordinate with third party inspections of wood shops, auto shops, chemistry labs and theaters, assist with the coordination of annual asbestos assessments, chemical inventory, fume hood assessments, etc.
• Act as a point of contact for school administrators and facilities management staff on OHS issues that arise in their respective school
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Life Sciences, Public Health or related discipline
• Working towards Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation
• Minimum (4) years of experience in OHS at a management or leadership level, preferably in a unionized environment
• Demonstrated experience in developing Infection Prevention and Control Programs
• Excellent understanding of biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic and workplace violence hazards
• Thorough knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, codes and industry standards
• Excellent problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
• ROH or CIH designation would be an asset
• A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle is required for travel to schools and other Board-related sites (eligibility for mileage reimbursement)

NOTE : This position requires travelling to TCDSB sites on a regular basis. The incumbent must have own vehicle available to use and a valid Ontario driver's license (eligibility for mileage reimbursement). Requires wearing of appropriate and current safety equipment (safety shoes, hard hat) for TCDSB construction.

This is a twelve (12) month contract position with comprehensive benefits including an option to participate in the pension plan, vacation pay.

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning - in every way - and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and make TCDSB a leader in public education.

We strongly support the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, by fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities.

This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than February 2, 2026 via Apply to Education.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

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