OH&S Project Manager

Original job posting

Lead the development and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety programs across the Ontario portfolio. Provide technical expertise in injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting to support operational decision-making.

Job details

Work Location: AgeCare Corporate-Ontario FTE: 16 hours per week Employment Type: Temp Part-Time, 1 Year contract Salary: $46.15 – $51.28 per hour This is a hybrid role that includes required travel to sites. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Occupational Health and Safety Project Manager to join our team at AgeCare. As the OH&S Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the continued development and implementation of an effective and strong Occupational Health and Safety program across our Ontario portfolio. The OH&S Project Manager will lead, identify, develop, and manage Employee Health, Safety, and Wellness strategies, with a focus on industry best practices, effective program management, oversight, and day‑to‑day administration. About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well‑being. We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care and service to everyone under our care. Our focus is on fostering friendships, ensuring security and peace of mind, and cultivating vibrant and fulfilling communities. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person‑centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. What You Will Do Provide guidance, coaching and technical expertise to support management accountability for occupational health and safety programs, injury prevention, incident management, and regulatory compliance. Support and maintain relationships with external health and safety stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, consultants, and provincial safety partners. Analyze incident, illness, injury and claims data to identify trends, develop recommendations, and support operational decision‑making. Preparing monthly and quarterly health and safety performance reports for operational and corporate leadership, and report on safety performance. Support audit readiness activities, compliance reviews, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives across Ontario operations. Lead initiatives that reduce workplace injuries, improve audit results, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support positive employee health and safety outcomes. What We Offer Inspiring vision that centers around promoting and fostering a person‑centered care philosophy. Competitive salary and benefits package. Diverse career experiences and opportunities for professional growth and development. Emphasis on work‑life balance for a healthy and fulfilling professional life. Access to technology, tools, and resources to enhance your job performance and efficiency. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience Continuing education in Occupational Health and Safety. 5-7 years of progressive experience in Occupational Health and Safety, including experience leading projects, programs, or teams. Experience in healthcare, long‑term care, seniors living, or a similarly regulated environment is considered a strong asset. The ability to participate in extensive travel and a valid provincial driver’s license and access to a vehicle. The ability to analyze and interpret information contained in business related documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively relay/present information accordingly. Strong supervisory and leadership skills, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Workday experiences are a plus. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

What you’ll do

Lead the development and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety programs across the Ontario portfolio. Provide technical expertise in injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting to support operational decision-making.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5-7 years of progressive OH&S experience, preferably in healthcare or long-term care. Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel extensively to various sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package • Professional growth and development • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Incident Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Injury Prevention · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Incident Management
• Injury Prevention
• Data Analysis
• Audit Readiness
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Expertise
• Report Writing
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Workday
• Problem-solving
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Administrative