Specialized Consultant, Machine & Robotics Safety

Details of the Role:

JOB TITLE: Specialized Consultant, Machine & Robotics Safety

POSITION OPENINGS: 1 (Existing Position)

STATUS: Permanent, Full Time

LOCATION: Home Office (Candidates are required to reside in Eastern Ontario or National Capital Region, and maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection)

REGION: East, Ontario

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/week

About Us

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. A proud partner in the province’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making workplaces safer.

Our focus on healthy workplaces extends to our own safety culture. We’re committed to helping our employees thrive in a remote first work environment and are proud to be certified as a 2024 Great Place to Work.

Why Work with WSPS

As a member of our team, you'll benefit from a compensation package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, motivated and safe. Highlights include:

• 35-hour work week
• Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario
• Comprehensive life and health benefits (100% company paid Health & Dental)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Generous vacation and leave entitlements (including paid time off over Christmas and New Year's, paid parental leave benefits)
• Internet reimbursement
• And more!

Role

Reporting to the Manager, Consulting Services, the Specialized Consultant, Machine & Robotics Safety (MRS) provides specialty services and solutions to our customers in the regions and works closely with the team to provide expertise in the discipline or area of expertise. The Specialized Consultant (MRS) will work within their team to ensure annual goals and objectives associated with the WSPS Master Plan are accomplished which may include providing general health and safety services to assist with capacity shortfalls, when needed.

The core accountability of the Specialized Consultant (MRS) is to deliver high quality solutions and services that require subject matter expertise gained through experience and education. With the goal of improving overall health and enhancing productivity, quality and morale in the workplace they will work with the team to enhance the quality and consistency of current services and solutions across the province and ensure WSPS stays current and relevant to workplaces by channeling industry and evidence-based research into new services and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Note: Percentages refer to approximate % of time spent on each area, over the course of a given year.

1. DELIVER SERVICES/SOLUTIONS TO CUSTOMERS (70%)

• Deliver specialized services to customer that facilitate a reduction and mitigation of risk for workplace injury and illness through the: hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, and recommendations for improving tools, equipment, layout materials, environment, work practices, organizational factors and other processes
• Assess customer needs and works diplomatically within political framework of unionized and non -unionized workplaces. Liaise with various stakeholders (e.g. MLITSD, senior management, supervisors, workers, contractors) to assist customers in complying with relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, standards and best practices.
• Execute solution delivery to customer as per scope and term outlined in the agreement/contract. In collaboration with Account Management, follow up regularly with customers to ensure ongoing service satisfaction.
• Ensure the successful planning, implementation and delivery of high-quality customer solutions through collaboration with Consulting Services Manager, AM/or SAM, and MRS Specialty Practice colleagues to scope contracts, review customer plans, prepare RFPs, participation in WSPS Document Review process, solution development/review
• Support projects that require specialized knowledge and experience to ensure all elements that support revenue protocols which include proposal, quoting, risk assessment and contracting
• Collaborate with others to develop and deliver training, workshops and conference presentations to customers in specialty as well as other focus areas

2. RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS (10%)

• Nurture, develop and maintain relationships with assigned customers while delivering services
• Promote and represent WSPS as a “brand” ambassador at key events/speaking engagements, trade shows and with committees, institutes and associations
• Assist with acquisition of speakers that provide customers access in the specialized fields and coordinate presentations at conferences and workshops
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to leverage internal resources to provide customer service or solutions
• Act as a contributing member in the MRS Specialty Practice and promote collaborative, problem solving, lean way of working.

3. INTERNAL TRANSITION, SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION (20%)

• Maintain report and documentation as required and in accordance to corporate policies
• In collaboration with Account Management, ensure customer information is maintained through entries in CRM and other business systems as required
• Prepare consulting reports in accordance with internal standards, processes, procedures and expertise development plans.
• Complete Quality Assurance/Document Review of consulting reports in accordance with internal standards, processes and procedures
• Function as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting the development of programs, solutions, products and services.
• Provide input to current and future Development plans in collaboration with Specialized Consultants
• Provide instruction, demonstration or coaching support as assigned
• Convey any identified, potential project risks and possible mitigation strategies to the Consulting Services Manager or Senior Consultant as appropriate

4. CONTRIBUTES TO A HEALTHY AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT (at all times)

• Complies with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and company rules established in WSPS Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
• Contributes to promoting a healthy, safe, and respectful culture.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

Skills and Experience

Minimum:

• 4-year university degree in Health and Safety or Engineering with specific education and training in machine and robotics safety
• 5-7 years related industry experience applying specialized knowledge, skills and experience in the manufacturing, service, and agricultural sectors
• Direct experience in machine guarding application in industrial/manufacturing setting
• Direct experience in warehousing and distribution requirements
• Understanding of national/international machine safeguarding standards i.e. CSA standards
• Knowledge of Management Systems
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including provincial and federal legislation and specialized standards
• Proof of/Verification of audit, assessment and report writing
• Knowledge of Adult learning principles
• Facilitation/Instruction skills in various settings and levels of employees/management
• Ability to work in a team environment/collaboration
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred:

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Engineering (PEng, CET etc.)
• Current Health and Safety (CRSP) Designation or working toward designation considered an asset
• 7+ years’ industry experience developing and implementing machine and robotics safety assessments, programs and delivery of related training in Ontario and several sectors, including the manufacturing, service and agricultural.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Business level auto insurance coverage (state new level)
• Access to a vehicle that meets minimum MTO safety standards
• Maintains a home office in a safe manner and have a high-quality internet connectio
• Provide an original criminal background check at your own expense prior to commencing work with WSPS the criminal record check document must have been issued no more than 30 days prior to first day of employment.
• An all-employee meeting (Staff Days or equivalent) will be organized annually. All employees are required to attend the annual meeting in person. Occasional team meetings may be required in person.

Application Information

Deadline for Application: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm

To Apply: Visit our Employment Opportunities page and click Start Application to apply!

*Please note, all applicants must apply through our Applicant Tracking System*

Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We welcome applications from all candidates including those whose knowledge, skills and experiences have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed.

We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.? If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.