General Accountability

Safety Inspector carries out safety work in the field and provides 24/7 safety support to line management. Work is primarily centred around incident response, inspection, safety outreach and knowledge transfer activities

Key Job Functions

• Support the organization’s Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) Management System by providing front-line support in the field on all shifts through incident response, inspection, investigation, safety outreach and knowledge transfer activities.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to and investigate safety-related incidents (critical injuries, accidents, fatalities, work refusals, complaints, etc.) both in person and by telephone.
• Conduct, lead and/or oversee root cause incident investigations. Conduct interviews, take notes, photographs and measurements, prepare diagrams, and complete written reports in the field. Conduct field verification of corrective actions from root cause incident investigations.
• Monitor and support the Incident Commander as a Safety Officer at major incident scenes. Evaluate the performance and execution of emergency response activities, participate in debriefings and prepare summary reports.
• Issue reports and/or notices of non-conformance, inspection rating sheets, safe work permits and similar reports relevant to the work performed
• Attend workplace and customer locations on all shifts and take immediate action on unsafe conditions and any non-compliance with safety rules, procedures, guidelines and safe work. Respond to unresolved safety concerns/complaints.
• Be a regular presence in the subway and surface transit network to monitor routine operations, identify opportunities for improvement and perform safety promotion activities directly with workers, customers and the public.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours and be responsible for ensuring appropriate action is taken immediately and long-term.
• Support emergency response to incidents, exercises, closures etc.
• Perform facility safety inspections. Attend and monitor special events to verify safety performance.
• Prepare investigation and inspections reports. Deliver presentations to management, JHSCs, and front-line staff.
• Act as third-party resource for JHSCs by monitoring meeting minutes, resolving disputes and assisting with recommendations.
• Represent the TTC during interactions with the Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development (MLTSD), Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, and City of Toronto. Participate on municipal/provincial/national public safety boards, initiatives, and projects.
• Deliver special job briefings and perform other knowledge transfer activities.
• Support corporate departments and issue safety alerts and other urgent notifications, as appropriate.
• Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service provider and an employer.

Skills

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Experience in safety operations in a large public or private sector organization is essential.
• Progressive and related work experience in a transit,  transportation organization. 
• Accreditation by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or be able to obtain a CRSP, CRST, CSP or CIH within 5 years of employment in the position, and be able to continually maintain accreditation and update skills by attending regular professional development seminars and courses in order to remain current and proficient with safety related best practices is a must
• A valid non-probationary Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and have use of personal vehicle to perform daily duties and respond to client needs and other unforeseen events.
   

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to identify and take action on safety-related issues, conduct root cause incident investigations and handle both uncomfortable and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with corporate and legislative requirements standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to advise front line supervisors regarding behaviours, skills and improvements in safety systems and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario’s legal framework for Safety, Health and Environment legislation and acts relevant to the work performed.
• Ability to persuade others to adopt safety best practices and follow rules and procedures through a demonstrated commitment towards safety (role modelling of safe work behaviours, taking immediate action on unsafe conditions, routinely recommending safety improvements).
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.