Health & Safety Specialist

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. 

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. 

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. 

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.  

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. 

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.  

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. 

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team. 

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, this role is responsible for the development and implementation of Health & Safety programs for all venues owned or operated by MLSE. As a member of the Human Resources team, you will influence and support the development of our organization’s short and mid-term business strategy, influence forward-thinking management decisions, and contribute to its overall success.

What you'll be doing

• Facilitate and oversee the administrative and due diligence requirements mandated by the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario and ensure compliance with legislation for the Employer, Management/Supervisory staff, and Workers.
• Manage and oversee both WSIB and non-WSIB claims, including liaising with the WSIB claims management company, leading the Early and Safe Return to Work program, and engaging with WSIB Claims Adjudicators and Work Transition Specialists.
• Advise and develop an effective internal responsibility system that focuses on accountability for health and safety at all levels.
• Facilitate the delivery of legally required Ministry of Labour health & safety training for staff with focus on New Hire and Welcome Back Orientations.
• Direct, develop and facilitate a consistent and effective training program for Managers and Supervisors; ensuring competent supervision as required by the OHSA.
• Plan, coordinate, and develop annual workplace safety training for existing full-time and full-time contract employees on specific training requirements. (i.e. forklift training, material handling, PPE requirements, lock-out training, slips, trips and falls, burns/cuts etc.)
• Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections on capital and event construction projects to audit physical conditions and safe work practices to establish due diligence on behalf of the organization.
• Monitor, review, and analyze all WSIB claims focusing on trends, patterns, and frequency, and establish corrective action to facilitate the reduction of claims and insurance premiums.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

What you'll bring

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Completion of a College Diploma or University Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related program.
• Minimum of 3 years of Health & Safety experience.
• Strong claims management experience, including WSIB and non-WSIB claims.
• Previous experience investigating incidents & accidents and conducting training in a multiple facility and union environment.
• Proficient with Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills to draft written correspondence.
• Excellent influencing skills, with the ability to deal with conflict and crisis in a calm manner.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills with an effective ability to coach and influence others.
• Ability to handle and communicate sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Understanding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is considered an asset.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

75,000-85,000