Job Description

The Municipality of Grey Highlands invites applications for:

Human Resources and Health & Safety Coordinator

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

$36.25 - $42.41/hour

Join our team of dedicated and professional staff, and experience a collaborative, supportive work environment where your efforts are appreciated, and your growth valued. You will have the unique opportunity to work with some truly inspirational community leaders and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish organizational objectives, shaping the future of Grey Highlands together. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an enriching, fast-paced role and contribute to the continuing development of Grey Highlands, we are eager to hear from you.

Due to a vacancy, the Municipality of Grey Highlands is receiving applications to fill the permanent full-time position of Human Resources and Health & Safety Coordinator.

What we offer

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Employer-paid benefits package (extended health and dental care), including life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program Contributory Pension Plan (OMERS) eligibility for all employees Paid vacation days and personal days Training and Development Opportunities The Municipality of Grey Highlands is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager or their delegate, as part of the Finance Department, the successful candidate will perform duties in accordance with departmental and corporate work plans and priorities, including but not limited to the following:

Maintain Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Research best practices in employment policy. Drafts preliminary updates and assists with the implementation and administration of employee policies. Coordinates recruitment processes including posting and advertising jobs; interviewing, preparing recruitment packages; preparing and distribution of offer letter packages and completing the onboarding process. Maintain confidentiality/security and retention of corporate personnel files and records in accordance with TOMRMS including filing and scanning older records. Assist with maintenance of asset inventories & databases. Coordinate staff training and development, update and maintain training records. Conducts and completes salary, wage, benefit, and other surveys as requested. Assist employees in support of disability claims management for WSIB, STD, LTD. In collaboration with the HR Manager, liaise with outside agencies; Ministry of Labour, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and other municipalities and organizations to obtain information on the latest trends and legislative changes. Responsible for fulfilling the requirements to meet the WSIB Excellence Program, including developing standards for investigations, preventative action, record maintenance, hazard identification/controls, and others Manage and coordinate records and documents related to Health & Safety requirements and mandatory training. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices to assist in the development, coordination, and administration of the Municipality's Health & Safety Program, including the Health & Wellness Program. Provide administrative support to the Joint Health & Safety Committee. Maintains record keeping for Incident/Accident and Workplace inspections reports. Participates in investigation of incidents/accidents to determine cause, provides assistance for development/implementation of corrective/preventative measures. Participates in hazard assessments as needed.
Responsible, as an employee, for health & safety under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA). This includes, but is not limited to:

Working safely within the law and safe work practices/procedures (understanding and following standard operating procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, using MSDS information, ensuring all guards are in place, when applicable) Immediately reporting unsafe acts, conditions, or contraventions of the OHSA to a supervisor, the JHSC, or a Health & Safety representative. Maintaining a clean, orderly work area.

What the ideal candidate will possess:

Diploma in Human Resource Management and/or Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline. Certification (or active pursuit of membership) with the Canadian Association for Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) and/or a Canadian Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or related designation is preferred. Minimum 3 years' experience in human resources/health & safety support role. Experience with HRIS systems, preferably ADP. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety Standards governing the municipality as set out in the Occupational Health & Safety Act*.

What we will require:

A Police Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the Municipality Proof of your current and valid certificate(s), licenses and/or educational qualifications, if applicable Three valid references for a background check
Candidates for the above position are invited to submit resumes, preferably by e-mail, referencing

"HR and H&S Coordinator" prior to 3:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025

to Jackie Groves, Human Resources Manager, 206 Toronto St. South, PO Box 409, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0

careers@greyhighlands.ca

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted. For more information, please visit greyhighlands.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.25-$42.41 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

What is your familiarity with safety legislation (e.g., Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act)? What's your experience in developing and implementing safety programs?
Work Location: In person