Job Posting 26-130
100% Permanent Health and Safety Coordinator
Location: Catholic Education Center, 255 Speedvale Ave. W. Guelph, Ontario
(and working in schools in the district)
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Schedule: 34.5 hours per week
8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-4:00pm Friday
Non-Affiliated Grade 5: Step 1 $76,263 - Step 5 $95,328
Wellington Catholic District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and wellbeing of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
The Wellington Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Health and Safety Coordinator. Reporting to the Executive Superintendent, the Health & Safety Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation and administration of the Boards Health & Safety programs across all sites. The Health & Safety Coordinator will ensure that the Board complies with all applicable legislation, guidelines and standards regarding Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Safety & Insurance with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the health and safety of all staff, students and the general public.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
· Maintain, develop and update Board policies, procedures, programs and best management practices necessary for compliance with the Occupation Health and Safety Act, associated regulations and other legislation applicable to the education sector
· Administer the Boards Health & Safety policies, procedures and programs in co-operation with members of the Boards administration and staff
· Provide timely and accurate information regarding health and safety issues, policies and best practices
· Liaise and act as a resource to Board employees, Principals, Supervisors, and regulatory agencies (e.g. Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment, Public Health, Fire and Police Departments), etc.
· Act as technical advisor to the Boards Joint Health & Safety Committee and assist with the co-ordination of meetings, provision of background material, co-ordination of training for committee members and the co-ordination of responses to concerns
· Develop, coordinate and deliver employee training programs as required by legislation, Board policy and training on specialized health and safety and WSIB topics (e.g. asbestos, first aid, CPR, WHMIS, inspections, ergonomics, etc.)
· Develop safe work procedures/practices for specific job functions
· Identify unsafe work conditions, practices and procedures and develop response measures to remediate the issues
· Develop and co-ordinate inspections of all facilities and equipment for compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and guidelines
· Conduct/Coordinate tests and compile safety data on work environment to identify and address potential hazards
· Identify, develop, implement and monitor procedures to ensure emergency plans are in place to manage internal and external emergencies of a localized and/or system-wide nature, including coordinating emergency preparedness training and site/school fire safety plans
· As lead, respond to and provide consultation and support for incidents/accidents, critical injury investigations, work refusals, work stoppages and investigation of unsafe working conditions
· Administer procedures for evaluating and monitoring Workplace Safety & Insurance claims. Collect statistics regarding the Boards accident/WSIB records to recognize trends and suggest appropriate management actions
· Support and collaborate with Wellness and Abilities Coordinator to manage WSIB claims and reduce accident frequency and severity levels by improving health and safety practices and claims management
· Collaborate with members of the Facilities Team, Human Resources Team, Mental Health and Resiliency Committee and other departments within the Board to promote and maintain a psychologically healthy and safe workplace
· Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety or diploma/certificate in Occupational Health and Safety with related field experience
· Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or working towards this designation
· Minimum five years of experience in health and safety, preferably within education sector; experience in a unionized environment preferred
· 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.
· 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 internal and external teams, departments, and individuals
· Valid drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle required
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.
Applications must include a detailed cover letter, resume, supporting educational documents, and three references.
POSTING DATE: THURSDAY July 15, 2026
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm
Applications received after the closing deadline will be reviewed only as needed until the position is filled.
Please note: Interviews are being planned for the week of July 27, 2026.
Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.
The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.
Job Posting 26-127
100% Temporary ABILITIES AND WELLNESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Location: Catholic Education Centre (255 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph, Ontario)
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: December 3, 2027
Schedule: 34.5 hours per week
8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-4:00pm Friday
Non-Affiliated Grade 4: Step 1 $66,029 - Step 5 $82,537
Reporting to the Abilities and Wellness Coordinator, the Abilities & Wellness Support Specialist is responsible for supporting short-term/long-term disability claims, occupational injuries (WSIB), accommodation and return to work planning, and attendance management. In addition, the Abilities & Wellness Support Specialist will work closely with the Coordinator to provide support for related wellness program services, policies, key performance indicators, processes, and implementation of best practices for disability claims management for the Board.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Responsible for initiating, engaging and maintaining contact with injured/absent employees on a regular basis.
Support people leaders and Human Resources staff regarding case management, disability, accommodation and the Attendance Awareness and Support Program.
Able to effectively and collaboratively resolve conflict.
Make referrals to the appropriate resources, such as EFAP provider, Occupational Health Physician, or Ergonomic Consultant, as required.
Effectively manage a fluctuating case load.
Collaborate and liaise with other members of the Human Resources team, as well as with employees, people leaders and union representatives to support a wide variety of Healthy Workplace programs and initiatives.
Act as a liaison for disability claims to all internal and external partners.
Develop, implement, and monitor effective and sustainable return to work plans.
In collaboration with all people leaders and human resource partners, regularly monitor and adjust the progress of all return-to-work cases to resolve emerging issues.
Build and maintain effective relations to collaborate with the employee, human resources, management, union and relevant health care professionals to implement return to work and /or modified work programs and support a variety of prevention and Healthy Workplace programs and initiatives.
Maintain and respect confidential information; objectively and accurately documenting case history, strategy and case management plan.
Support regularly gathering, maintaining and reporting statistics regarding sick leave to 3rd parties (e.g. Ministry of Education, SBCI etc.), and be able to proactively identify trends as required.
Must be able to travel to other work locations across Guelph and Wellington County, as required.
Other related job duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have completed a relevant University and/or College program in a related field or discipline such as Human Resources, Occupational Therapy, Disability Management, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, or a related field of study.
A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in claims management, rehabilitative employment, modified return-to-work and accommodations. Working experience in a public sector workplace is preferred.
Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) designation or be working towards a disability management/human resources related designation is preferred.
A valid drivers license and reliable transportation are required.
Working knowledge of policies, legislation and principles pertaining to disability management and accommodation, such as the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and other relevant legislation.
Possess a high level of computer literacy in using a variety of disability management/HRIS software (i.e. Parklane, SmartFind Express, SDS), as well as demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office Suites (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Must be able to extract and analyze data from systems for various reporting and program monitoring purposes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with staff and external contacts.
Must possess sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, tact and diplomacy.
Must have a demonstrated ability to divert attention from one task to another, in order to meet deadlines while also maintaining strict confidentiality.
Excellent word processing, typing and data entry skills with proven accuracy.
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.
POSTING DATE: Tuesday June 30, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday July 8 2026 at 4:00 pm
Applications received after the closing date will be reviewed only as needed until the position has been filled.
Interviews are being planned for the week of July 13, 2026.
Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.