GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.
At GWL Realty Advisors, health and safety are foundational to how we operate. The Environmental Occupational Health and Safety (EOH&S) Specialist reports to the Director of Corporate Environmental OH&S. The role will endeavour to ensure that the operation and management of GWLRA-Managed Assets and all GWLRA personnel and contractors comply with the corporate OH&S policy, program and procedures, in conjunction with the OH&S National Advisory Committee, as well as the corporate environmental policy, program and procedures, as relates to environmental health & safety (EHS) compliance. To monitor, and communicate where appropriate, applicable OH&S and EHS legislation and any anticipated initiatives by Regulatory Authorities that could have a significant effect on business.
The position is located out of 33 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OH&S Awareness Training
- Assisting with the OH&S and EOHS on-line training systems
- Review and update training content as per business and or legislative requirement
- Recording the completion status and keeping the completion status records up-to date and current for report gathering
EOH&S Communication
- Providing weekly updates to the company’s internal intranet and systems
- Driving OH&S safety campaigns and poll surveys
- Responding to general inquiries and monitoring the OH&S Mailbox and Forms
- Updating Eye on Safety protocols for OH&S lessons learned
- Communicating OH&S and EHS training requirements
National Advisory Committee (NAC) and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
- Preparing monthly meeting agenda and minutes
- Tracking monthly deliverables as per the committee’s goals and objectives
- Interacting regularly with regional managers and employees regarding workplace hazards and controls
- Supporting regional JHSC Teams with inspection review and advisement on workplace hazards
- Onboarding new NAC members
OH&S Incident Reporting Requirements (WCB and OH&S ESRTW)
- Ensuring OHS Incidents are reported on time
- Ensuring the identified corrective measures are implemented upon root causation review
- Facilitating early and safe return to work requirements for any injured employee that requires a modified duty until back to pre-injury status
- Coordinating and documenting acknowledgement form, list of restricted duties as per the medical functional abilities form and an agreed upon list of modified tasks
- Interacting as required (daily, weekly, as required) with both parties
Ergonomics
- Engaging an external consultant to assess the risks
- Coordinating consultant’s deliverables and reviewing the assessments
- Ensuring the recommendations for the assessments are implemented as per the report findings for the employee
- Following up with the manager of the employee to ensure the accommodations are working
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Coordination
- Maintaining current CCOHS program requirements for Safety Data Sheets
- Ensuring WHMIS training requirements are communicated to applicable staff
- Providing CCOHS for newly acquired sites (buildings)
- Setting up regional site representatives to access building specific SDS
EHS Compliance Program (Building Audit and Assessment Program)
- Uploading quarterly self-assessment questions and assigning to the PM Team
- Activating and De-activating quarterly self-assessment requirements
- Preparing quarterly system reports for distribution to regional stakeholders
- Reviewing the draft EHS Compliance and High-Risk Tenant Inspection (HRTI) Reports
- Finalizing the EHS Compliance reports and HRTI reports with the PM Teams
- Staging and storing of the final reporting into the document library
- Assigning findings to the appropriate management team to track until fully closed out
- Tracking and escalating overdue findings and action plans
- Maintaining the Internal Project Tracker for the EHS Compliance Program
- Ensuring accurate and timely distribution of quarterly performance reports are sent to the appropriate teams
- Setting up user access and granting permissions for GWLRA employees, third-party property management teams and approved consultants
Coordinating ISO 45001 maintenance initiatives
- Working knowledge of the ISO 45001 Standard
- Ability to align with internal ISO audit requirements
- Able to assess and facilitate maintenance activities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams
- Experience with EHS compliance systems, including audit questions, actions, and findings
- Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) legislation and employer requirements
- Experience in the Real Estate Property Management industry considered an asset
- Bilingual in French and English considered an asset
- Working towards a relevant professional designation is an asset
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
The base salary for this position is between $62,800.00 to $104,700.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 3 weeks of vacation per year
- 3 paid personal days per year
- Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
- Eligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus program
- A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
- Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
- Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Many social and team events!
Our Business
Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.
Our Commitment to Diversity
GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
GWL Realty Advisors does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GWL Realty Advisors, directly or indirectly, will be considered GWL Realty Advisors property. GWL Realty Advisors will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.
