Coordinator, Health & Safety and Emergency Management (18 months)

Who We Are

RioCan is one of Canada's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada's major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept over 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto's Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger.

Position Overview

This role is located at our Yonge Eglinton Centre office. The prospective position will report to the Senior Manager, Health & Safety and Emergency Management and assist in administering the corporate health and safety program. Key areas of focus include disability management and accessibility. Additionally, the role will support emergency management and security coordination as needed.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the first point-of-contact for health and safety inquiries and incidents; provides guidance to stakeholders on matters and escalates where appropriate;
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of health and safety guidelines/manuals ensuring they are effectively communicated to all levels of management, employees, contractors, sub-contractors, and trades contractors;
• Coordinates health and safety programs along with related processes, procedures, and resources;
• Organize, guide, and support the Joint Health & Safety Committees and Health & Safety Worker Representatives across Canada;
• Oversee the WSIB disability management program, including returns to work;
• Administration of the accessibility program for the Property Management team;
• Assisting Property Management teams with reviewing insurance risk reports;
• Managing the annual Health and Safety Survey process;
• Act as platform administrator for existing programs (Refined Data, ServiceNow, Secure App);
• Manage vendor relationships, including processing all related invoices and service agreements;
• Supports the creation and coordination of related in-house training content and programs (virtual and in person);
• Leads and participates in workplace inspections, audits, and investigations of safety concerns, incidents, and accidents;
• Carrying out accident investigations on site and produces subsequent reports and recommendations.
• Supports Property Management teams with monthly health and safety inspections;
• General filing and maintenance of files;
• Create memos and other internal communication;
• Support the Health and Safety team with analytical and reporting work, including completing submissions for internal and external surveys and assessments (e.g. GRESB, BOMA);
• A role model for promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organization;
• Frequent travel required within the GTA, with occasional travel within Canada;
• Other duties/projects as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• University Degree / College Diploma in a relevant field;
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience;
• Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety preferred;
• Certificate in JHSC Part 1 and Part 2 preferred;
• Thorough understanding of health and safety regulatory requirements, emergency management, WHMIS legislation, and accessibility legislation in Canada;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills (both oral and written);
• Ability to read and interpret complex materials;
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, under pressure, and meet strict deadlines;
• Experience using data management software (Refined Data) and Yardi is an asset.
  
  

Why join RioCan?

We Believe In Rewarding You For What You Do And Investing In Your Career And Long-term Success. Our Total Rewards And Perquisites Program Is Designed To Fit And Enrich Your Life Physically, Emotionally, Financially, And Socially. We Offer Eligible Employees

Work / Life Balance that prioritizes YOU. Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development that includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities.

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare, and other resources.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare our employees for the future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan, and an employee unit purchase plan.

Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, various employee discounts, employee referral and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives, committees, and social events throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at www.riocan.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.