HEALTH AND SAFETY EXCELLENCE VALIDATOR

Our priority is the health and wellness of employees and the people of Ontario. As such, this position may involve working from home for all or part of the duration of this position. The WSIB model mixes working from home, office and field. When it is safe to do so, this position may be asked to work in an office.

About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

We're here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.

At the WSIB, you'll have the opportunity to:
• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You'll also receive a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefit package and defined benefit pension plan.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Job Summary :

Conduct validation audit, provide direction and guidance to employers on the implementation of Health and Safety Excellence Program requirements to facilitate the elimination/reduction of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Provide participants with expert advice, health and safety information and support, to ensure the successful implementation of health and safety elements.

Note: Requirement to travel throughout the province with overnight absence from home to conduct validation, presentations, seminars, partnership meetings and conferences.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Conduct validation audits of program participants against Health and Safety Excellence Program standards/ requirements to assess, evaluate and determine participants' achievement score by:
• Utilizing the risk profile for each individual employer to objectively evaluate information through interviews, observations and review of documentation to validate application, implementation and conformity to HSEP requirements;
• Validating the performance of an employer's scorecard report in the audit against the Health and Safety Excellence Program standards and requirements;
• Conducting validation audit following generally accepted audit principles; which includes a review of the employer documentation, interviews and observations based on appropriate sampling size;
• Educating and/or guiding employers in the selection of new health and safety elements to identify and control workplace hazards that contribute to workplace injury/illness;
• Utilizing the business case to influence and engage employers in evaluating and developing/improving and sustaining their Health and Safety program including return to work program;
• Identifying trends/issues based on validation documents and recommending practical, effective solutions consistent with WSIB policy, administrative guidelines;
• Preparing tailored validation reports/letters based on the judgement and findings of the evaluation to provide employer with scoring, rationales and areas of improvement to consider;
• Notifying employers and preferred providers based on the findings/review of the scorecard report results that may trigger one of the following: requires on-site visit and/or eligibility/ineligibility for financial rebate;
• Addressing appeals on adverse decisions by explaining the rationale for decision and/or reconsidering evaluation findings as necessary;

2. Provide subject matter expertise to program design and evaluation for process consistency, tool quality, and customer service by:
• Providing subject matter expertise and feedback on validation strategy, tools and standards as required and/or as legislative changes occur against emerging trends and emerging regulatory requirements to identify gaps;
• Sharing knowledge and experience to improve validation tools and templates to ensure effective application of HSEP standards and requirements;

3. Facilitate information and educational sessions to enhance employers' knowledge of the Health and Safety Excellence Program and provide access to resources/tools to support them in implementing health and safety elements by:
• Delivering information sessions/seminars to highlight the benefits of enrolling in the Health and Safety Excellence Program by sharing health and safety best practices and providing access to resources/ tools
• Liaising with WSIB, MOL, and OHS system field staff (i.e. Consultants, Inspectors) through regional hubs to share health and safety best practices as it relates to HSEP standards and requirements;
• Demonstrating professional conduct in order to foster and strengthen the relationship with employers and participants,

4. Participate in projects/meetings at the team and division level to support the development and implement program enhancements by:
• Contributing to project activities conducted within manager expectations and set timelines;
• Participating and presenting in meetings and providing subject matter expertise on health and safety best practices;
5. Market and promote Health and Safety Excellence Program to potential Sponsors, Employers, HSAs, Trade & Professional Associations and WSIB stakeholders across Ontario;

6. Staying up-to-date/connected on issues related to Health and Safety in Ontario as well as other health and safety system priorities; presenting at WSIB team meetings (e.g. WSIB internal parties, OHS system partners);

7. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

How do I qualify?

Job Requirements:

Education:
• University completion at undergraduate level with certification in Occupational Health and Safety.

Experience:
• Three years prior experience in Health and Safety.

Additional Information:

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca.

Privacy information

We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will used this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB's Privacy Office at privacy_office@wsib.on.ca. The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.

As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please submit your application on the WSIB Careers Site - https://www.wsib.ca/en/careers - by September 10, 2021.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 10, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.