OHS, Disability and Accessibility Specialist

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Toronto, ON

Job Description

Location(s): Help Headquarters, Admin - Douglas St, Admin - Toronto, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria
Job Type: Full Time
myWork Options: In-person, Hybrid
Starting Salary Range: $80,800-$103,000
Background Screening Requirement:

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

Credit Check

Identity Verification

Education Verification

References

Job Purpose
As an OHS, Disability, and Accessibility Specialist, you will ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for employees by identifying, assessing, and mitigating workplace hazards and risks. You will develop and implement workplace safety programs and practices that promote a healthy and safe workplace aligned to regulatory requirements. You will support end-to-end disability case management, working closely with managers, employees and insurance providers. Your work to remove accessibility barriers and implement best practices around accessibility and accommodations and will foster an environment where all employees can thrive.

Accountabilities

Develop, implement and uphold workplace OHS policies and practices to meet federal and provincial regulatory requirements and recommend actions to improve the health and safety of our workplace.

Coordinate with workplace committees and cross-functional teams to embed OHS standards into everyday workflows to ensure a safer working environment for all.

Conduct thorough analysis of workplace and job hazards, and assess potential risks linked to specific job tasks and workplace locations. Establish and implement measures to mitigate identified risks.

Maintain accessibility and accommodation standards on behalf of Human Resources, ensuring our practices meet or exceed established accessibility action plans and commitments.

Provide guidance to managers and HR peers in assessing and determining appropriate accommodations solutions for individual requests. Coordinate with external partners and health care professionals as required to find suitable solutions for employees to thrive.

Assess and manage disability claims and leave requests in collaboration with HR Business Partners, managers, and insurance providers to support employees on disability. Develop optimized return-to-work plans that balance employee and operational needs, ensuring clear communication among all parties.

Conduct risk assessments to identify trends and implement corrective actions across OHS, disability and accessibility programs. Advise management on mitigation strategies and keep risk management plans current with changing workplace needs and legislation.

Guide and coach leaders and employees in disability management, accommodation and accessibility best practices.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Disability Management or Accessibility Certification, or equivalent

3-5 years managing workplace safety programs, disability claim management, or accessibility program development

Proficiency in developing customized return-to-work programs

Knowledge of procuring and implementing accessible technology and equipment

Knowledge with training staff on OHS and accessibility best practices

Experience in crafting and updating OHS policies with inclusion considerations

History of effectively managing and resolving complex disability cases

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective ergonomic and accessibility solutions

Expertise in federal and provincial OHS, Accessibility and WorkSafe standards

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital
Don't meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone - including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you're excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.

At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or call 778-391-5836. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Why join Coast Capital Savings?

Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.

Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we're doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.

A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.

Work where you're most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.

Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.

Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That's why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP's.

Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.

Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We're human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.

An award winning culture. We're a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.

We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That's why since 2000 we've invested over $90 million into our member's communities.

Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.

D&I at Coast At Coast Capital, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We're not all the same and we like it that way. We don't just accept differences - we celebrate, support, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our members, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

About Coast Capital Savings

Coast Capital Savings is Canada’s largest credit union by membership. An Imagine Canada Caring Company, the credit union invested $5.6 million into local communities in 2017, focusing on empowering and engaging youth. Coast Capital is one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, and is a winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation. It has 52 branches serving its 555,000 members in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and Okanagan regions of British Columbia. Product innovations include Canada's first free chequing account from a full-service financial institution.