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Our workplace is positive, friendly, and welcoming. We believe this helps to keep our team engaged and motivated.

With a friendly and welcoming residential population spread across a series of charming settlements, Severn is known as a community of communities—both a beloved escape and a place to call home for those who seek a balanced lifestyle.

Severn's sprawling network of trails, combined with pristine lakes and rivers have created an all-season destination for adventurers to explore, while festivals and events, boutique shops, dining establishments, and heritage buildings offer something for residents and guests alike.

We offer alternatives to the traditional workday for many positions to support a strong work-life balance.

From dental to vision to massage therapy - we’ve got you covered. We also offer competitive pay and vacation so you can spend time doing the things you love to do. 

Our staff can use a free confidential program that provides support and practical solutions for personal and work-related issues.

We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our team, and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Severn, everyone is respected and valued for their contributions. Our team is treated fairly and provided with opportunities to grow and learn. 

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Health and Safety / Human Resources Coordinator offers confidential and technical support to the Human Resources Department, focusing on both Health and Safety and Human Resources. 

The Coordinator will be responsible for:

• researching, coordinating, and implementing health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and training
• assisting with various Human Resource functions to ensure compliance with provincial and federal laws, as well as Township standards

Rate of pay

The compensation for this position is $37.20 to $43.53 per hour, for a 35-hour week. 

Deadline to apply

The closing date for this posting is April 30, 2025.

Major duties

The duties of the HS/HR Coordinator will include:

Health and Safety

• Gathers information related to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to aid in the development of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and recommends improvements and training
• Identifies, develops, coordinates, and/or conducts HS training; prepares and tracks monthly Safety Talks
• Assists with the development and implementation of HS policies and procedures
• Assists with the coordination or conducts incident investigations; prepares reports and makes recommendations for corrective actions; tracks and follows-up on recommendations
• Acts as a resource to the Joint Health and Safety Committee and Fire Health including participating in meetings
• Conduct HS related audits; reports on findings and makes recommendations for improvements
• Supports the Manager of Human Resources in claims management in the areas of WSIB, return to work matters, and disability claims
• Ensures staff are knowledgeable of and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable training
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure work practices, procedures, and regulatory requirements are met and recommends actions
• Produces reports and statistics on health and safety trends

Human Resources

• Responds to enquiries on employment procedures and human resources policies as directed by the Manager of Human Resources
• Assists in maintaining and researching human resource policies and ensuring the human resources policy is current
• Assists with job description updates and maintenance
• Assists in the facilitation of organizational training programs, communications, arranging facilities, booking staff, refreshments, etc.
• Assists in the full cycle recruitment process, including job postings preparation, receiving applications, and participates in screening and sections, conducts reference checks, delivers new employee orientation and onboarding
• Assists the HR/Payroll Associate with maintaining accurate benefits and provides backup to Payroll in the absence of HR/Payroll Associate

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• education equivalent to completion of a two-year Community College Diploma Program, preferably in Human Resources Management or Occupational Health and Safety
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or working towards.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) would be considered an asset
• valid and unrestricted Class G driver’s licence with access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to various work locations 
• minimum three years of demonstrated Human Resources / Health and Safety experience in a municipal setting is preferred
• ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain them to others
• ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and security in correspondence and documentation