Health and Safety Specialist

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Other
Job posting ID: 7164

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-05-26 
 

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary grade: Grade 8

Salary/Rate of pay: $80,078.00 - $94,028.00

Application deadline: 2025-05-09 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

 Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role
 

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a full-time Health and Safety Specialist to join our dynamic People Culture & Performance team Supporting our Ontario Operations. The work of the Health and Safety Specialist is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Lifeline. 
 
In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a variety CBS’ National and/or local Health and Safety initiatives including supporting a dedicated region within our operation. We are looking to you to have experience and knowledge in the following areas: Occupational Health and Safety and risk mitigation practices, solid understanding of applicable OHS laws and regulations and how to read, interpret and apply them to the workplace, an understanding of the workers’ compensation process works, OH&S training, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in particular CSA Z45001. Assignment of program area and proportions of time to dedicate to areas will vary for individual positions in different areas of specialization. The Associate Director Employee Safety and Wellbeing will assign areas of specialization.

 Key responsibilities include:

 Accountability for Employee Safety:

• To partner with operations consult, advise and support Canadian Blood Service people leaders and employees.
• Evaluate risk through a risk assessment process, partner with the business and leadership to understand the operational needs and work through identifying reasonable solutions that meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices to prevent harm to employees and other persons. 
• Provide active support as a primary resource for management and staff when Occupational Provincial Enforcement agencies are involved (i.e, Ministry of Labour, etc.).
• Taking an active role in any serious or critical incident to conduct investigations and identify corrective/preventative action and work with the team and operations to implement sustainable solutions if and where identified for correction
• Develop employee health and safety training as required in collaboration with Employee safety and wellbeing team. 
• Perform regular onsite visits at collection centres, warehouses, labs and production sites in collaboration with operational stakeholders. Identify opportunities for sustainable improvement and risk mitigation
• Provide expertise on ergonomic issues and promote effective prevention programs to minimize risks in the workplace.

Review, analyze and make recommendations for improvements:

• Develop recommendations to prevent the occurrence of workplace injuries and illness as identified through our Risk Lens and/or through incident trend analysis.
• Work with key operational partners to identify areas that may harm CBS employees and collaborate cross functionally to develop and implement solutions.
• Act in a manner that protects the integrity of CBS while in the course of daily duties.

Other Responsibilities:

• Responds to emergency incidents at any CBS location that may include occurrences that occur outside of normal workday hours.
• Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with internal local and corporate departments and lines of business including other members of Employee Safety and Well-being team which is comprised of OHS, WCB Case management, Wellbeing team and People Culture Performance
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety;, 
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) and/or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation is required. Consideration will be provided to individuals who are working on completion of these designations or have other relevant professional designation.
• A minimum of five years of related hands on Occupational Health and Safety experience ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Experience within a unionized environment is preferred.
• Experience in developing occupational health and safety training, policies, conducting risk assessments and building workplans to address corrective actions
• Experience delivering occupational safety courses and related training within an organization.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Required skills:

• Working knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety, relevant legislation
• Working knowledge of Ergonomics standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principals and experience in the field of proven and effective safety audits.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise reports using effective analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train employees in the field of health and safety and/or ergonomics.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully and recommend alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated effective communications skills, both orally and in writing and the ability to make oral presentations to the various levels of staff within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in the work environment by appropriately managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work efficiently with various software programs such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel frequently to sites with their region. May be required to travel out of province.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects and tasks on time.

What we offer you:

• Up to 6% annual performance award opportunity.
• 4 weeks paid vacation.
• Comprehensive Benefits pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs and professional advancement opportunities.

What you can expect:

This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at  a Canadian Blood Services office 40% of the time.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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