Human Resources/Health & Safety Coordinator – Permanent, Full Time

Human Resources/Health & Safety Coordinator 

The Municipality of West Perth is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources/Health and Safety Coordinator. Located in Southwestern Ontario, West Perth is a thriving, caring community that offers diverse opportunities to live, work, and play.  With a population of 9,000, the community features a strong agriculture sector with significant contributions from other sectors including manufacturing, retail and services.  The fully serviced community of Mitchell is the main population center of West Perth and there are opportunities for rural living in nearby hamlets and villages. 

Your Next Career Move

Reporting to the CAO, this position provides technical expertise and administrative support regarding human resources and health and safety functions. As well, assists with long-range human resources strategic initiatives, championing the corporate mission, vision and values.

• Perform and complete an objective full cycle recruitment and selection process. Act a contact for staff with their concerns, complaints and inquiries. Support and provide technical advice to management in handling human resources related matters. Maintain personnel files. Responsible for effective claims management. Assist with creation, implementation and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures to ensure consistency across all departments. Coordinate and support the Joint Health and Safety Committee activities. Conduct onsite investigation of accidents and incidents related to health and safety matters. Reporting all accidents to WSIB. Provide budget assistance relating to staffing.

What it Takes to do the Job

• College Diploma in business administration, human resources, health and safety, disability management or related discipline is required. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) or Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation, considered an asset. Certificate in Disability Management, considered an asset. Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification, considered an asset. Minimum three years applicable experience. Thorough knowledge and understanding of human resources and health and safety principles, practices, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Commission, WSIA, other applicable legislations and regulations. Ability to attend evening meetings.

What Will Set You Apart We’re eager to learn about your personal attributes, that will enhance our team in addition to your qualifications. We are seeking someone who:

• Has the ability to build relationships. Is a confident and effective communicator. Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Has the ability to be flexible.

Annual salary ranging from $61,734.40 to $77,149.80 based on a 35 hour work week. The position includes health and dental benefits and OMERS pension. For a complete job description or for more information about West Perth, visit www.westperth.com 

Join the Team!

Interested individuals having these qualifications are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to:

Ward & Uptigrove HR Solutions

Attention: Alyssa Lidow

E-mail: HRresults@w-u.on.ca

Deadline to Apply: Friday, December 13^th, 2024

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.  It is the policy of the Municipality that all persons considered for employment are required to provide the Municipality with a criminal record check by the police force responsible for the jurisdiction of their residence. The Municipality of West Perth is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, West Perth will provide accommodations to all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.  Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.