Employer Name: Kenora District Services Board
Location/Address: Dryden, ON
Application Deadline: March 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm local time
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Wage: Along with an excellent benefits package and participation in the OMERS pension plan, we offer a salary ranging from $79,467.45 – $91,190.72 per annum.
Situated along the Trans-Canada Highway between the neighbouring city centres of Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the District of Kenora is comprised of several communities in Northwestern Ontario, offering an experience in nature like no other. With its main administration office in Dryden and other office locations and ambulance bases across the District, the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is the integrated service delivery agency dedicated to improving everyday lives through early learning and care, housing, paramedic, and social services.
We are currently seeking to hire a regular, full-time Human Resources Coordinator (Health & Safety) located in Dryden, Ontario, to join our Administration team. Our employees enjoy a healthy work environment, professional development, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources (HR), the Human Resources (HR) Coordinator (Health & Safety) is responsible for delivering efficient and effective health and safety (H&S) services to support a positive workplace H&S culture. With guidance and support from the Manager of HR, the HR Coordinator (Health & Safety) will develop and administer new and improved occupational H&S management systems and programs.
They will build positive working relationships to achieve H&S objectives and will advise, guide, and develop effective H&S solutions to support varying operational needs. Overall, the HR Coordinator (Health & Safety) plays an integral role by supporting the values and goals of prioritizing the safety and well-being of our team, having an engaged, fully resourced team, and improving community well-being and belonging. Additionally, the HR Coordinator (Health & Safety) participates in strategic-level conversations and planning on various issues in collaboration with the Manager of HR, Directors, and when requested or required, Chiefs (including the Chief Executive Officer).
Duties:
- Contributes to meeting training and communication requirements by maintaining an H&S training program and assigning employee training (i.e., at the time of orientation, upon return from leave, changing positions).
- Organizes training to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures to reduce or eliminate related risks.
- Monitors and maintains an organizational training matrix to record completed training for each employee and collaborates with others to ensure mandatory training assignments are completed.
- Communicates H&S information including a H&S handbook for safety orientations, safe work practices, legislation changes, accessibility standards, employee and family assistance program.
- Supports the development and maintenance of employee health and wellness strategies through the promotion of the employee and family assistance program.
- Collaborates with other departments as needed to complete H&S related reports by leading risk assessments, investigating and evaluating hazards in the workplace.
- Coordinates and supports workplace accident and incident investigations, undertakes root cause analyses of workplace accidents and incidents to provide recommendations on how to correct, mitigate, and control losses, and recommends and develops prevention strategies and risk reduction plans.
- Supports the return-to-work program and contractor management program, when required.
- Facilitates the organization’s internal responsibility system (IRS) and acts as an advisor and proactive resource to the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) and Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and serve as a liaison between the JHSCs/HSRs and management.
- Collects completed workplace inspections and coordinates with supervisors, JHSCs and HSRs, to ensure deficiencies are actioned as required, presents JHSC recommendations to Senior Leadership, and provides a response within legislated timelines.
- Distributes and posts publications and preparedness kits (first aid, PPE) required under H&S legislation.
- Supports organizational compliance with applicable H&S legislation, policies and directives by promoting safe work practices and compliance with relevant H&S regulations, and policies.
- Conducts H&S related audits, and research H&S related legislation and standards.
- Compiles H&S reports and data, and reviews documentation for accurate completion related to the occupational H&S management program (i.e., workplace inspections, hazard analysis, risk assessments, accident/incident reports).
- Maintains H&S systems, information, and records related to various H&S topics such as the IRS, accessibility standards, physical and psychological H&S, workplace violence and harassment, and emergency response planning.
- Reports findings and makes appropriate recommendations for continuous improvements based on data collected and trend analysis.
- Recommends, develops, and/or maintains H&S databases, filing and software systems.
- Guides and informs the creation and review of draft policies, directives, forms and other similar documents as they relate to H&S through collaboration, consultation, and research.
- Performs customer service and administrative tasks including gathering data to inform decisions and provides appropriate advice to employees and management with respect to H&S.
- Maintains accurate, current, and complete filing systems and processes incoming and outgoing mail.
- Drafts forms, letters, reports, and memos, and proofreads and edits correspondence, reports, proposals and other documents.
- Responds to internal and external H&S related inquiries and refers them to appropriate individuals or departments across the organization.
- Provides support and backup to the HR Coordinators as needed.
Successful Candidates Will Have:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Must be a proven self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of the organization along with external contacts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong consulting, interviewing, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- The ability to establish and maintain a variety of records that requires confidentiality and security, to handle personal and sensitive information, and format and draft various correspondence, forms, and reports with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic research, data analysis, and mathematical skills.
- Thorough knowledge of H&S-related legislation and the ability to understand and interpret policies, directives, collective agreements and other related documents and explain them to others, ensuring they understand and can then administer or apply them appropriately.
- An understanding of relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- The ability to motivate cooperation, and mediate competing perspectives and interests as it relates to H&S matters.
Qualifications Will Include:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Health and Safety Management or similar from a recognized college or university.
- Two (2) years’ related work experience in Occupational Health and Safety is required with demonstrated experience providing guidance and making recommendations regarding health and safety matters.
- Experience working within a non-union and unionized work environment.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by email, referencing the competition number in the subject line to:
Tiffany Coffey, Manager of Human Resources
Kenora District Services Board
Email: tcoffey@kdsb.on.ca
This posting is for an Existing Vacancy
While all responses are appreciated, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purpose of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The KDSB will make accommodations available wherever possible to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. The KDSB is an equal opportunity employer. KDSB does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position