Health, Safety and Disability Management Consultant

Date: April 15, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID: 20982

Status: Regular

Business Unit: Human Resources

Grade/Band: Band 6A

Shift Work: No

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week
$88,710 - $110,890

The successful placement within the range will depend on qualifications, relevant work experience, and other applicable considerations.

Why join us?

The IESO is committed to ensuring Ontario’s electricity system meets the province’s needs today and into the future. We are charged with purpose, delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and communities across the province. We are energized to grow, embracing opportunities to shape the future of a dynamic and evolving energy sector while advancing our careers. We are powered by teamwork, supported by diverse and passionate colleagues who foster respect, celebrate successes, and thrive on shared achievements. At the IESO, it’s not just what we do—it’s who we are! 

Who we are

Our central role includes managing the provincial power grid in real-time, overseeing and evolving Ontario’s electricity market, engaging with government, municipalities and Indigenous communities, and planning for Ontario’s future electricity needs. Our employees play a key role in driving grid innovation, protecting the system from threats, advancing the province’s energy conservation programs, and forecasting and procuring the electricity resources we’ll need in the decades to come. 

This is a non-unionized position that falls within the Org Design and Client Relations Division in the Human Resources Business Unit. You will collaborate with HR teams to align health, safety, and disability-related programs with organizational priorities, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of well-being that supports the IESO’s mission of delivering reliable and sustainable energy.

What makes this role exciting

The energy sector is rapidly evolving, offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference.

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you will develop, implement, and monitor health and safety programs that create a safe and inclusive workplace? In this role, you’ll help shape a healthier work environment by ensuring compliance with legislation, reducing risk and supporting employees through effective disability management, accommodation, and return-to-work programs.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact by contributing to the IESO team and supporting the electricity needs of the province through:

• Provide specialized technical support for health and safety programs, including hazard identification, ergonomics, emergency management, and training
• Lead disability-related programs by coordinating sick leave and short-term disability claims, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work plans
• Develop, monitor and implement health and safety policies and procedures that embed strategic priorities like psychological health and safety and continuous improvement
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits to ensure compliance and recommend corrective actions
• Support Joint Health & Safety Committees and advise stakeholders on legislative requirements and best practices

In a typical day, you will:

• Advise and influence leaders and HR partners on health and safety programs and complex return-to-work/accommodation cases, ensuring compliance and proactive solutions
• Manage third-party disability service providers and WSIB claims to facilitate timely accommodation decisions and effective case resolution
• Analyze health and safety and disability data to identify trends, prepare reports, and recommend process improvements to leadership
• Participate in audits, inspections, and risk assessments to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Joint Health & Safety Committees to monitor workplace trends, resolve issues, and implement best practices under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

This position was part of a strategic initiative to implement key elements of a health and safety management system, such as hazard identification and implement proactive control measures to reduce the risk of workplace injury and illness, including rollout of a comprehensive psychological health and safety program.

Role Requirements

Our team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and skills. 

To succeed in this role, you’ll need: 

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Disability Management, HR Management, or a related field
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in health and safety and/or disability management
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation (Ontario Health & Safety Act, Industrial Establishments Regulation), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
• Demonstrated experience in disability management, vendor oversight, and program development
• Ability to analyze and interpret data sets, identify trends, and present findings through reports and dashboards
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, managing expectations across unionized and management groups
• Strong communication and influencing skills to provide strategic advice and achieve desired outcomes
• Professional certifications such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certifed Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC), or equivalent are an asset
• Project management expertise to implement health and safety programs and lead cross-functional initiatives effectively is an asset

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunities—including job rotations to broaden your expertise—we empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO, here’s what you can expect:

• Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes career development
• A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees

Deadline

May 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. For future reference, please save a copy of the job posting as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

Thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to applicable background checks. 

IESO will not conduct interviews or offer positions via online, text, chat or social media platforms. We will not gather personal information directly from candidates or potential candidates. Selected candidates will work with our Talent Acquisition team to ensure their application is processed.

The IESO currently has a 3-day in-office work week for applicable roles and may be based at either our downtown Toronto or Mississauga office, subject to your preference. Over the course of 2026, the IESO will advance plans to acquire additional office space to accommodate more in-office time. While the timeline for moving to a full 5-day in-office model has not yet been established, we are committed to keeping employees and candidates informed as plans progress and give them as much advance notice as possible to prepare for any changes. 

We believe in opportunities for everyone. 

At the IESO, we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting, developing, and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable, and by creating an accessible and inclusive environment—one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re proud to say we’ve been recognized as a supportive, inclusive employer. 

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