Temporary Health and Safety Supervisor

Temporary Health and Safety Supervisor

August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 with possibility of extension

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 51 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

The Health and Safety Supervisor is responsible for developing and maintaining health & safety procedures, programs, processes, developing training programs and ensuring organization compliance with legislative requirements and applicable collective agreements. The successful incumbent will report to the Manager of Human Resources and directly supervise the Health and Safety Team, including a Health and Safety Partner and Health and Safety Assistant, and oversee the administration of various consultants. As a member of the Human Resource Services Management Team, the Senior Health and Safety Partner works with key stakeholders to proactively reduce employee accidents and injuries and provides advice and recommendations to the Board as the occupational health and safety expert. Some functions of this role include:

• Provide expertise, advice, and consultation to all levels of management, unions, associations and staff on issues and legislative requirements/ obligations (e.g., contraventions to asbestos removal protocols, gas leaks, floods, construction deficiencies, serious critical injuries of staff and students, workplace violence, hazardous waste disposal).
• Act as a primary expert/resource for the Central Joint Health and Safety Committee and work closely with Executive Council on CJHSC approved recommendations for implementation.
• Manage and plan the development of health and safety programs and operating procedures based on assessment of current needs, health and safety legislation, industry standards, best practices and recent trends.
• Investigate and respond to health and safety concerns. Where an unsafe condition or process is identified, develop a solution or strategy to remediate the issue.
• Conduct, develop and lead the development and assessment of occupational health and safety training needs.
• Administer protocol for Student Injury Prevention Initiatives as directed by CODE (Council of Ontario Directors of Education) for science and technological studies.
• Manage annual water sampling program for lead testing O.Reg.243/07.
• Prepare, administer and monitor the Board's Health and Safety Budget.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A university degree or post-graduate certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Science, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience will also be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in occupational health and safety.
• A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, eligibility to obtain the designation, or a comparable recognized health and safety credential.
• Extensive experience interpreting and applying the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and associated regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in occupational hygiene, incident investigation, hazard identification and risk assessment, and the development and delivery of health and safety training.
• Proven success leading and implementing strategic health and safety initiatives, programs, and continuous improvement activities.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills, including experience developing health and safety policies, programs, procedures, reports, and recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other workplace technologies.
• A valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• A valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to travel throughout the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

Desirable Assets - Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Leadership or supervisory experience in health and safety.
• Experience in a school board, education, municipal, healthcare, or public-sector setting.
• Experience leading Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs).
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working effectively in a unionized environment.
• Experience developing and implementing health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Salary Range:PASS – Level 9, $104,436.59 to $122,866.28 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment Hours of Work: Temporary full-time: 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year – August 1 to October 31, 2026. Location(s):Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber St., Kitchener,ON and frequent travel to schools across the system.

OnSite Work Requirements:The successful incumbent is to be available to work on-site for a minimum of four (4) days per week. During peak operational periods, this position may be required to work on-site up to five (5) days per week to support organizational needs. For more information, please review the Board Administrative procedure - Remote Work - APS049

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below. Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position. Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

Applications will be accepted until July 23, 2026, at 4 pm. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require disability-relatedaccommodationto participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respectingyourprivacyand will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board's Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policyAPS038on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.