Safety Education Specialist

Career Opportunity

Our Employee Development department is looking for a Safety Education Specialist to join their team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Director - Employee Development, you will design, develop, coordinate, implement, deliver, and evaluate safety training programs for supervisors, Joint Health & Safety (JHSC) members, and staff, ensuring alignment with the Safety, Health & Environment Management System and corporate safety initiatives.

As the Safety Education Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the safety training program. This includes developing and delivering safety training courses such as incident investigation and hazard/risk assessment. You will identify training needs, develop materials, pilot, test, and evaluate programs, and customize third-party materials to ensure continuous improvement.

You will collaborate closely with the Safety & Environment Department to develop and update safety training programs and align training with safety objectives and corporate initiatives.

In terms of JHSC Certification Training, you will deliver Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) approved training, update materials to meet standards and legislative changes, and ensure instructors' professional development and compliance with MLITSD audits.

You will provide consultation and guidance by advising supervisors and JHSC on safety training, offering specialized training, and facilitating seminars.

Your role will also involve planning and coordinating training programs, instructing or arranging for qualified instructors, providing cross-training, and collaborating with other departments.

Additionally, you will assist with business planning and budgeting, substitute for the Director as needed.

Demonstrate behaviors that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.

Participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

What Qualifications Do You Bring ?

As the Safety Education Specialist, you will bring comprehensive knowledge and experience in:

Adult Education Principles: You have a strong understanding of adult education principles and experience in applying them to course design and delivery.

Training Needs Assessment: You are skilled in the techniques and methodologies of training needs assessment, program design, delivery, and evaluation.

Safety Training: You have extensive experience in safety training, including knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and associated regulations. You are familiar with specific health and safety programs such as incident investigation, workplace inspection, and hazard/risk assessment.

Facilitation and Presentation Skills: You possess highly developed facilitation and engaging presentation skills, along with strong written communication abilities.

Computer and Audio-Visual (AV) Proficiency: You have strong knowledge of various computer software and AV platforms which you use to prepare documentation, reports, and various types of training materials.

Interpersonal Skills: You are a collaborative team player with well-developed interpersonal skills, enabling you to regularly interact with a diverse client base, both internally and externally.

Educational Background: You have completed post-secondary education in a related discipline and have demonstrated experience in complaint resolution. Alternatively, a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent is integral to your success in this role.

Human Rights and Corporate Policies: You have working knowledge of human rights legislation and corporate policies, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and applicable TTC policies such as Respect and Dignity and Workplace Violence.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.