Coordinator, Transit Safety

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Safety, Compliance, Training and Development Service is to provide training and development, safety and compliance, and quality and continuous improvement of bus, para transit and light rail services. Services and programs include appropriate safety and job training for transit employees, and the compliance, development and implementation of safety standards to protect the general public. 

You are responsible for the oversight and coordination of safety, regulatory compliance and emergency management related programs, services and initiatives within Transit Services. You support management, staff and health and safety committees by providing advice and guidance, developing and maintaining programs and procedures, managing special projects, developing and delivering education and information sessions, conducting hazard identification and risk assessments, monitoring compliance through inspections and audits, conducting accident/incident investigations and making recommendations for improvement.  

You also: act as an advisor to all Transit branches by assisting and contributing to the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of all health, safety and emergency management programs; support the development/implementation/oversight of various systems, plans, policies, rules and procedures, emergency preparedness and training, business continuity; and coordinate activities with other city partners, federal agencies and other Canadian/international transit authorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, science, engineering or other relevant discipline, OR college diploma/certificate in occupational health and safety.

Completion of courses in emergency preparedness and operational risk management is desirable.

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience preferably in a labour intensive and unionized environment, in coordinating and implementing various projects/plans, providing analysis, recommendations and reports, in Occupational Health and Safety. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Issues and principles pertaining to emergency preparedness, concepts and techniques
• Hazard assessment, risk mitigation and methods of control 
• Accident investigation and workplace inspection methodology  
• Risk assessment methodology
• Research methods, data collection and interpretation
• Canada Labour Code–Part II respecting Occupational Safety and Health rules, regulations and practices
• Federal and provincial legislation, regulations, standards, codes and by-laws relating to safety and emergency preparedness plans, policies, rules and procedures 
• Fire planning as set out under the Canada Labour Code–Part II and the Ontario Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes as they relate to emergency evacuations, drills, building codes, and railway structures such as bridges and tunnels
• Policy and procedure development and documentation practices
• Project management principles and techniques
• Adult education and training content related to health, safety and emergency preparedness for bus and light rail operations
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team 
• Able to act decisively and handle emergencies calmly 
• Able to lead teams and work cooperatively with multi-disciplinary/jurisdictional groups on transit industry safety and emergency planning projects and exercises
• Able to communicate complex information and influence conflicting points of view to consensus
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, stresses, pressures and deadlines
• Interpret and apply legislation, codes and standards 
• Able to conduct research, identify and assess problems and use analytic and problem solving skills to make decisions, solve problems and formulate recommendations
• Able to develop subject specific training courses/materials 
• Able to observe strict confidentiality on all work related matters
• Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including PowerPoint, and use of the intra/Internet 
• Possess effective communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Able to initiate and facilitate change
• Able to prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, correspondence in an organized, clear and concise manner
• Able to think analytically, and concentrate/focus on accuracy and detail 
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement, leadership and initiative  
• Possess maturity, patience, integrity, respect, and confidentiality  
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities 
• Able to display tact and diplomacy and to exercise discretion 
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance