Manager, Safety & Wellness

Are you energized by the idea of working in Canada’s leading art museum, surrounded by great art, award-winning programs and big ideas? Would you thrive working with colleagues who are leaders in their field, from a variety of professional backgrounds? Do you believe art has the power to spark conversation, create community and change lives?

This is a moment of remarkable global change. At the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), we are exploring the possibilities of what an art museum can be—and there has never been a more exciting time to join us on this journey. As one of North America’s leading art museums, the AGO welcomes close to 1 million visitors annually and is deeply committed to making art and lifelong learning accessible to everyone. Our ambitious vision is to lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions and programs, and by reflecting the people who live here.

We are currently seeking a regular full-time Manager, Safety & Wellness to join the People department. Reporting to the Chief, People, the Manager, Safety & Wellness manages and delivers the corporate safety and wellness strategy. They will lead the implementation of progressive practices in safety (OHSA, WHMIS, WSIB, Workplace Violence & Harassment, occupational hygiene, ergonomics, tracking, reporting and all other safety requirements) and wellness (preventative measures - physical and mental health, accommodation, return to work, etc.). They will recommend strategies, policies, procedures and initiatives to enhance the AGO’s safety and wellness objectives to align with corporate strategy.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator who is capable of fostering strong relationships across the organization. He/She/They will also have the following skills and experience:

• Post-secondary degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• Certifications/designations in CRSP, CIH/ROH and/or CHRL/CHRP.
• Exceptional management experience in leading and setting organization-wide strategy for Safety & Wellness through collaboration with stakeholder groups.
• Strong expertise in successfully developing and implementing policies, processes and programs in the areas of Safety & Wellness.
• Thorough understanding and proficiency in managing return to work and accommodation situations to support reintegration back into the workplace.
• Superior leadership skills in guiding teams, collaborating across levels, thriving in diverse workplaces and building impactful partnerships internally and externally.
• Thorough understanding and interpretation of related legislation, regulations, best practices and trends in the areas of safety, wellness, human rights, labour relations and employment standards.
• Excellent communication in articulating direction, in influencing consensus, in problem solving to resolve issues and in managing crisis situations.
• Knowledge and experience in managing budgets to make decisions on where to wisely use resources.
• Familiarity with unionized environments and non-profit organizations is an asset.

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV via our website: https://ago.ca/jobs-and-volunteering. We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process. The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.