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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Health & Safety Coordinator*
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources – Health & Safety
SALARY RANGE: $77,652 to $88,240
*Temporary vacancy until approximately August 2027
The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
WHO WE ARE:
The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.
The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.
Why Join the University of Windsor?
We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being, professional growth, and work–life balance. As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
• Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
• Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning.
• Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
• Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.
Join an institution that values people, purpose, and lifelong learning — and build a career where you can thrive.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Manager of Employee Safety and Wellness, the Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting a safe and healthy work environment by managing and coordinating key health and safety functions with the Employee Safety and Wellness (ESW) office. This includes conducting and coordinating accident and incident investigations, administering WSIB claims, supporting the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs), coordinating and delivering training and communication on safety practices, and maintaining the Health and Safety Management System to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and organizational standards.
The Health and Safety Coordinator is an integral part of a team working to create a caring, connected and compassionate campus culture where physical and psychological health and safety are embedded and integrated into Employee Safety and Wellness office functions.
The role of the Coordinator will include:
• Accident/Incident Investigation – coordinating and conducting investigations and related follow-up
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims administration
• Joint Health & Safety Committee support - facilitating committee meetings and workplace inspection processes
• Monitoring, coordinating, scheduling and delivering safety training as needed
• Assisting in the research, development, implementation, and maintenance of the University’s Health and Safety management system, safety directives, reports, and education initiatives.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will possess:
• Requirement of a University degree, or a community college diploma in a related field (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Human Kinetics, Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, etc.) .
• A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a health and safety role within a unionized environment, including direct experience in incident investigations, and WSIB claims management and administration.
• Strong working knowledge of governing legislation, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and associated regulations, the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Act and Regulations (WSIB), the Ontario Fire Code, and the Canadian Standards Association Standards (CSA).
• Experience in the development and delivery of group training sessions.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful driver9s license in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and have use of a personal vehicle to attend work sites as needed.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and commit to strict deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, customer service, conflict resolution, and human relations skills.
• Tact and diplomacy for dealing with sensitive health, disability, accommodation and compliance issues and investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to build, foster and maintain positive and beneficial relationships with a number of internal and external constituents.
• Confidentiality is a prime requirement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in an education environment, including academic research.
• University degree.
• WSIB experience within the public sector and/or multi-union environment
• Ergonomic training and/or experience working with physical demands analyses (PDAs)
• Health and safety certification (e.g. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or an equivalent) is an asset
Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.
In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Talent & Workforce Team ([email protected]). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.
