Job Title: Health & Safety / Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist
Company: tri OS College & Eastern College
Location: This is a hybrid role, with approximately 60% of the time working from the Campus Support Centre in Mississauga or a home office, and approximately 40% of the time working at different campuses and administrative offices.
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

About Us:
tri OS College is a Canadian Registered Private Career College in Ontario. We strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our students and coworkers. It is the dedication of our employees that has resulted in being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 13 consecutive years. Our college was founded on familial values, and these have been retained for the last 32 years.
At tri OS, we're not just looking for employees; we're seeking passionate individuals who want to join our mission to work collaboratively towards our common goal of preparing job-ready graduates. We're a dynamic, innovative, and fast-growing organization that thrives on pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're ready to share your expertise and ignite the spark in the minds of eager learners, this is the place for you!

Primary purpose:
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure a safe work and learning environment for all staff and students and ensure clear and concise communications while delivering exceptional internal client service.
You will provide advice and guidance on Health and Safety matters across the organization; study accident trends from near miss information and target areas for improvement; deliver Health and Safety training, and work with the Operations and Facilities teams on specific projects. You will also be responsible for all Leaves of Absences in the provinces in which we do business, including occupational and non-occupational absences (worker’s compensation and medical).

What you’ll be doing:
Health & Safety:

• Support, develop and implement health and safety plans and procedures in the workplace according to legal guidelines, and taking into consideration, the best practices for a post-secondary education environment, to promote awareness, reduce hazards and prevent injuries and loss.
• Monitor changes to H&S regulations, and trends in post-secondary education, assess these changes for business impact, and communicate necessary procedural changes to internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law. Recommend effective solutions for compliance.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to find cause and take prevention measures for further incidents.
• Support facility Joint Health & Safety Committees, including reviewing all monthly meeting minutes and follow-up on any safety concerns and action items.
• Take part in monthly facility inspections, review the inspection reports, and ensure that any identified safety concerns are resolved.
• Review, assess, and resolve any health and safety concerns raised by employees and students.
• Ensure that annual fire safety inspections are conducted at all locations.

Leave Management:

• Manage worker’s compensation claims across Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
• Oversee leaves of absences, including tracking all claims, issuing LOA letters as needed, tracking expected return to work, and managing our long-term disability program.
• Coordinate and manage a stay at work, and progressive return to work programs in collaboration with our benefits provider, WSIB, WCB and Work Safe NB and company policies, and assess employee's progress.
• Provide case summaries and written documentation throughout the life of a claim as required, including protests and appeals when needed.
• Support and assist operational departments on the appropriate usage of leave entitlements.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the role expectations if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

What you bring to the position:

• A diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of health and safety experience with coordinating a safety program for a medium to large employers
• Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) are assets.
• Experience with multiple locations is considered an asset.
• A thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and knowledge of the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Health and Safety Acts is strongly preferred.
• Extensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazards.
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures.
• A reliable vehicle, valid provincial driver’s license. Travel to campuses in GTA and Atlantic Canada will be required.

Why You Should Join Us:
Exciting Challenges: You'll be at the forefront of the health and safety innovation, tackling exciting challenges that will keep you engaged and motivated.
Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our talent. You'll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
Collaborative Team: You'll be working alongside a group of passionate, like-minded professionals who are as excited about their work as you are.
Rewards and Benefits: Competitive salary, generous benefits package, group RRSP and more!

How to Apply:
If you're ready to embark on this thrilling journey with us, please apply directly through the "Apply" button on our website or the job posting platform.
Additionally, please note that a mandatory assessment is part of our application process. Your participation in the assessment is a crucial step in our selection process, allowing us to better understand your qualifications and fit for the role.

We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.