Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Associate, Site Occupational Health and Safety Full Time in Toronto, ON

Overview

Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games

Branch Toronto ON CA

Position:
Associate, Site Occupational Health and Safety
Location:
Toronto, ON

Reporting to the Coordinator, Site Occupational Health & Safety, the Associate will assist in the implementation and administering of the Village Occupational…

Department

Village

Reports To

Coordinator, Site Occupational Health & Safety

Number of Direct Reports

0

Languages

English: Required

French: Desirable

Spanish: Very Desirable

Other: Portuguese is an asset

Please note this a full-time short-term contract position, starting in March 2015 and ending in August or September 2015.

General Accountability

Reporting to the Coordinator, Site Occupational Health & Safety, the Associate will assist in the implementation and administering of the Village Occupational Health and Safety program. This entry-level position will be responsible for providing on-site First Aid services to Village staff, contractors and volunteers during the Pre-Games (up until July 1, 2015) period. The Associate will also assist with daily facility management of the Village.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring Village Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures are being followed on the site.
• Assist in the delivery of the staff, volunteer, and contractor orientation program.
• Assist in the delivery of a Village site safety orientation for staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Assist in the day-to-day facility management requirements of the Village.
• Assist in conducting Village workplace inspections.
• Assist in Emergency response implementation plans for the Village.
• Assist in the coordination of site access.
• Assist in the day to day facility maintenance operations including operational inspections of spaces.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Internal Contacts

All levels of staff and management within TO2015

Educational/Technical Requirements

• A current First Aid certificate valid in Ontario for the period of employment (valid until September 2015) would be preferred
• Training for otherwise qualified candidates may be provided
• Experience in the provision of First Aid services is an asset.
• Previous training in Occupational Health and Safety would be an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision

Personal Requirements

• As the Village is a 24-hour operation, flexibility to work various shifts (including overnight) during Games-time will be required
• Some work outside in inclement weather may be required
• Ability to work under pressure in potentially stressful situations
• Well-organized, demonstrates attention to detail
• Great oral, written and communication skills
• Safety-focused

Diversity

TO2015 is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.