Health & Safety Coordinator

50097 - Regular  

General Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety Field Support supporting Distribution Lines. The incumbent Health & Safety Coordinator will gain experience and skill in the management of Health & Safety activities.

Accountabilities include:

• Provide health & safety consulting services to Distribution Lines regarding the aspects of individual responsibilities, setting objectives, programming, assessment and corrective action.

• Serve as a champion/advocate for specific Health, Safety & Environment initiatives by directing and promoting them within the line of business.

• Assist in the development, implementation and management of Health & Safety processes for the line of business.

• Assist in administering the health, safety and environment programs for the line of business.

• Assist in the development and recommend and coordinate the implementation of Corporate and line of business policies relating to health, safety and the environment.

• Assist in development of work procedures and methods to minimize hazards to all staff and the environment.

• Carry out information programs for management and field staff to adequately measure, monitor and report on health & safety incidents.

• Assist field staff in use of all appropriate work methods, knowledge of rules, policies, and application of multi-barrier principles in performing daily tasks.

• Requires prolonged absence from home (50% of time or more) to visit various field locations.

Selection Criteria

Essential Competencies

• Requires current Distribution Lines field based experience.

• The required knowledge and experience is normally acquired through 6-8 years of experience or a 4-year university education or equivalent

• Requires an understanding of the internal information systems and programs. (Example: HODS, Cority, SharePoint…)

• Requires good interpersonal skills to work in a team atmosphere.

• Requires knowledge of and experience in technical and report writing to prepare various reports, articles, and presentations.

• Requires knowledge of health & safety management in order to assist in the development, coordination and implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems/Operational Plan, health & safety regulation, the administration of applicable health & safety programs.

• Requires good organizational and time management skills.

• Requires understanding of the application of safety policy and Government Acts and regulations pertinent to health & safety that pertains to Provincial Line’s business.

• Requires good communication and interpersonal skills to perform effectively as a consultant.

This posting supports one role for the CENTRAL REGION and one role for the NORTHERN REGION. 

Hydro One employees, you can apply online via the Careers module in Success Factors. To access Success Factors, click on the Talent Management link in the Applications drop-down menu on the HydroNet site. Otherwise, if you do not have Hydro One computer access, forward your application to Careers@HydroOne.com. In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please visit myHR.

Deadline: December 23, 2024

Questions about the posting should be directed to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview or further evaluation and require special accommodations please speak with the hiring manager.

NOTE: An Employee who is the successful applicant to a vacancy that results in a move between the Hydro One companies (Hydro One Networks, Hydro One Telecom and Hydro One Remotes) will have his/her EI and CPP deductions restarted. If as a result of the restart of these deductions the employee over contributes to EI and/or CPP, the employee will be eligible for a refund of the over contribution through their personal income tax return. For further details, please contact the HR Support Centre.