Assistant Officer, Occupational Health & Safety

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No.: SCH II-26-2014NE

POSTED:
March 2, 2026

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the Assistant Officer, Occupational Health and Safety will support the effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Board’s Occupational Health and Safety Program to ensure a healthy and safe working and learning environment across the TDSB.

• Assist the Senior Manager and Regional Officers in coordinating and delivering the Board’s Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• Provide guidance and technical advice to school administrators, departments, and Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs).
• Interpret and apply applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation, standards, and Board policies.
• Assist the development and delivery of training tools, and resources to promote compliance and program effectiveness.
• Maintain a visible presence in workplaces to promote safety awareness and reinforce the Board’s commitment to health and safety.
• Investigate health and safety concerns (e.g., indoor air quality, water quality, workplace conditions, contractor/construction activities) through site visits, research, and appropriate testing.
• Accompany regulatory officials during inspections and facilitate compliance with orders.
• Initiate, monitor, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, students, parents, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community members.
• Assist in maintaining required records, reports, and documentation to support legislative compliance.
• Act as an information resource to municipal and provincial enforcement agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the development and review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and support contract administration, as required.
• Provide legislative interpretation and technical expertise to JHSCs and coordinate related training and committee participation in inspections and investigations.
• Contribute to the management of environmental health and protection programs, including hazardous waste management.
• Provide technical guidance on the safe use, handling, and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Assist with environmental risk assessments related to property acquisitions and disposals and participate in product evaluations to ensure environmental and health compliance.
• Monitor changes to legislation to assist in compliance and emerging best practices in occupational health and safety.
• Support the development and review of policies, procedures, standards, and audit tools.
• Conduct audits and contribute to trend analysis to inform program improvements.
• Maintain relevant databases and records to support reporting and program oversight.
• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Post secondary degree in Occupational…