Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Looking for Construction Health & Safety, Research & Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at Etobicoke, ON Full Time

JOB OPENING – POSTING #SPR2022-03

Coordinator, Research and Stakeholder & Public Relations (Construction)

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is part of Ontario’s health and safety system, which includes the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD), the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and six health and safety associations. IHSA is a leader in health and safety education. Through skills-based training, auditing, and evaluation, we provide safety solutions to those who perform high-risk activities. Our goal is to support safe and healthy workplaces free from incidents, injuries, illnesses or fatalities.

Interested in learning more about who we are and what we do? Check out our podcast series: IHSA Podcast – IHSA Podcast (ihsasafetypodcast.ca)

Why should you join our team?

– Competitive salary, home office set-up, comprehensive benefits package, and a defined-benefit pension plan for our employees.
– Support for personal and professional growth and development, training and education, with an opportunity of potential career advancement.
– A meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career opportunity to make a positive impact in the health and safety industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Stakeholder and Client Engagement (or designate), the Coordinator, Research and Stakeholder & Public Relations (Construction) will provide strategic health and safety policy advice and broad-based (all industry) stakeholder management and support for the Sector Advisory Councils; Construction Labour Management Network Committees and Working Group Sub-Committees, and Fleet Safety Council Regional Chapters as required. The Coordinator is also responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and executing health and safety incident and illness prevention initiatives by providing direct technical expertise to the parties noted as well as IHSA staff. Further, the Coordinator, through their construction related technical expertise ensures IHSA product and programs technical accuracy and quality control.

DATE OF POSTING: April 25, 2022

LOCATION: Remote Work

RESIDENCY It is a term and condition for the granting of employment in REQUIREMENT: this position and it will be a term and condition of continuing employment in this position that the individual’s permanent residence is within an eighty (80) kilometre radius of 21 Voyager Court South, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5M7.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

SALARY: 8 ($90,403.01 – $106,426.89)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with all industry sectors and related stakeholders IHSA serves and represents; ensures that ideas are broadly shared and disseminated along with the parallel development of corresponding action plans.
• Given the broad based, multi-facetted, interconnected, client base, which is distinguished by its bi partite forum representation, consultation and negotiation skills, designed to reach consensus and strategic partnerships, are required.
• Serve as facilitator and at times present and be facilitated, at sector stakeholder engagement forums including committees, advisory councils, and project working groups.
• Develop and enhance strong synergies and enduring stakeholder relationships.
• Assist in the recruitment and orientation of new sector wide volunteer safety professionals for current and subsequent placement in all forums, up to including potential Board Members.
• Showcase the efforts and achievements of volunteer forums in advancing improved workplace health and safety to system partners; the Prevention Council; and to the critical decision makers within the relevant provincial ministries – Labour, Transportation and Energy.
• Support and seek strategic direction from the Director, Stakeholder and Public Relations, raising the profile of all volunteer forums to showcase the visibility and strategic relevance in all the sectors IHSA serves.
• Lead and coordinate the association’s research in prevention initiatives pertinent to IHSA sectors as assigned.
• Using subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge of a broad range of codes, regulations, legislation, industry best practices, review and update existing products including, but not limited to, manuals, datasheets, best practice guidelines, advisory bulletins and articles pertinent to the sectors served for both content and context.
• Manage and develop new products, manuals, datasheets, best practice guidelines, reports, bulletins and articles based on research findings, new methods, new practices and other findings.
• Provide technical support in the development and redevelopment of IHSA programs to ensure technical accuracy, legislative compliance and current practices.
• Write technical changes for proposed updates to provincial/national standards and legislation, persuade industry leaders to support the changes on behalf of IHSA stakeholders and clearly articulate challenges to IHSA stakeholders as a result of other proposed changes.
• Technically review information that is communicated within and outside IHSA to ensure technical and contextual accuracy to avoid negative impact on IHSA reputation and prevent printing/product losses.
• In your area of expertise act as a subject matter expert and provide advice and guidance to IHSA staff, clients, stakeholders, and government organizations.
• Actively promote best practices and accomplishments of the various forums.
• Provide internal and external customer service to peers within the organization and schedule and coordinate activities and/or information in order to provide services and support to staff, as well as to members and strategic partners.
• Represent the IHSA and interests of IHSA stakeholders on applicable CSA and other technical standards development committees as required on the development of national or industry-specific standards and best practice guidelines. Represent IHSA on industry specific committees.
• Participate in the development, strategic planning and goal setting process within IHSA.
• Comply with the organization’s vision, fundamentals, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of post-secondary education (University or College education)

• Minimum five years direct experience/participation/membership with one or more associated stakeholder organizations in the construction industry, similar to existing IHSA stakeholder body and/or minimum of five years’ experience working at a health and safety association or construction industry affiliate, in the position/role of front line consultant, project coordinator, senior leader, Health and Safety Coordinator or National Construction Safety Officer.
• First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certifications; WHMIS training required.
• Engineering degree or OHS degree from a university or an Engineering Technology Degree from a community college, or equivalent preferred.
• Exposure to ISO Certification preferred.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation preferred.
• Health and Safety and/or industry related skilled trade designation, licenses and certifications preferred (NSCO).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality products within tight deadlines.
• Demonstration of supporting the delivery of policies, products and programs across multiple groups and/or across sectors.
• Broad grasp of strategic and operational issues impacting IHSA and the volunteer forums.
• Demonstrated relationship management skills coupled with a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to interact with all levels both internally and externally.
• Prior management/leadership experience a definite asset.
• Ability to organize and prioritize (i.e. seek, gather, analyze and structure information for deliberation and decision making).
• Experience in effectively coordinating and planning multiple projects, executing multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently while working with conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of administration and clerical procedures (i.e. arrange meetings, compile agendas, timely execution of minutes and action plans).
• Advanced knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, specifically the construction regulations O.Reg 213/91 federal and provincial legislation affecting IHSA’s stakeholders related to the construction sector.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable provincial, national and international codes and standards related to the construction sector.
• Ability to conduct risk assessment for a variety of hazards and develop control strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of scientific and/or engineering principles, accepted research protocol, methodology and reporting, and statistics.
• Advanced knowledge of ergonomic, hygiene, and other occupation health principles/ concepts, and equipment and materials used for assessment.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office/Advanced computer and typing skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to assist with the delivery of the Monthly Scorecard as required.
• Collegial approach to co-workers.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning. Able to be flexible, adapt to change and work under pressure.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G) Class.
• 75% minimum interview score required for consideration.

Note: All applications must include a cover letter and resume (referencing Posting #SPR2022-03), and be forwarded to Indeed no later than Monday May 9, 2022.

IHSA is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals wishing to join the Association. IHSA will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the assessment, selection and recruitment process. Applicants requesting accommodation are asked to advise Human Resources of the nature of accommodation that is required.

Thank you for your interest in IHSA. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications as outlined in this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,403.01-$106,426.89 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

Application question(s):

• Have you completed post-secondary education (University or College)?
• Do you have a valid Ontario Driver’s License (G) Class?
• Is your permanent residence within an eighty (80) kilometre radius of 21 Voyager Court South, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5M7
• Do you possess a minimum of five years of direct experience/participation/membership with one or more associated stakeholder organizations in the construction industry, similar to existing IHSA stakeholder body and/or minimum of five years experience working at a health and safety association or construction industry affiliate, in the position/role of front line consultant, project coordinator, senior leader, Health and Safety Coordinator or National Construction Safety Officer?

Application deadline: 2022-05-09