Description
District School Board of Niagara
Invites applications for the following position:
Health and Safety Officer
Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what is best for students and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 42,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Facility Operations, the Health and Safety Officer will plan, develop, and maintain a comprehensive Health and Safety Program for all employees. This will include developing and coordinating the Health and Safety training programs (e.g., First Aid/CPR), managing the Multi Workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee and assists them with compliance (including assistance with eBase, general compliance, meetings, etc.). The Health and Safety Officer will investigate and respond to Health and Safety concerns and recommend corrective measures to eliminate or control hazards. They will advise and participate in the development of corporate guidelines, procedures, and policy.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or certification in Health and Safety that is acceptable to the Board, e.g., CRSP, ROH or CIH.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation including a thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and other pertinent legislation relating to safety, e.g., EPA, Safe Drinking Water Act, Fire Code, AODA, etc.
- Minimum of five (5) years' work-related experience in health and safety, preferably in a unionized environment.
- Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills
- Proven experience building collaborative working relationships and providing exemplary service to a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Computer skills, including MS Office Suite, including e-mail, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation packages.
- Develop health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with relevant legislation and in consultation with various stakeholders.
- Implement health and safety policies, procedures, and programs to minimize health concerns and eliminate accidents and incidents, support compliance, and ensure a safe workplace and learning environment for staff.
- Report critical injury incidents to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, initiate accident investigation of injuries, and prepare and submit related reports.
- Develop training including Health and Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Pandemic Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Violence and Harassment, Accessibility, ladder, scaffold, lockout tagout and fit testing for staff.
- Update policies and procedures based on best practice and legislative requirements.
- Develop proactive strategies for accident and incident prevention and elimination by analyzing accident data statistics.
- Develop the MWJHSC meeting schedule and review and revise meeting minutes.
- Manage First Aid, CPR and AED training to Board employees to educate and inform staff on appropriate action in the event of incidents or accidents. Submit budget and provide secondment to staff and payment to training provide.
- Assist with obtaining health and safety inspection quotations and tender preparation, prepare and submit inspection budgets, and schedule inspections for work sites and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary Range: $88,514 - $103,500 and includes a comprehensive benefit plan through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D), and enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. This is a permanent full-time, 12-month, 35 hour per week position and is part of the Board's union-exempt Administrative Management Group.
Reason for Posting: Vacancy
How to Apply: Interested Applicants are asked to submit their application, including cover letter, resume, and three professional references using Apply to Education - Job Code 4003945 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Additional Information:
In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.
The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.
Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.
DSBN does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.
Land Acknowledgement
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.
