Job Posting

Job Title /

Program Management Consultant - Workplace Health and Safety (18 month temporary)

Titre du poste

Location /

London - Unilingual

Région

Job ID /

19799

Full or Part Time /

Numéro de poste

Full-Time

Temps plein ou partiel

Date Opened /

05/26/2026

Regular Shift /

Date de début

Regular Shift

Quart de jour

Date Closed /

06/10/2026

Date de clôture

Reg or Temp /

Temporary

Régulier/temporaire

About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.

At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan.

Salary Grade: N07 From: $92,000.00 To: $115,000.00

Job Summary:

This is an 18 month temporary opportunity (3 positions available).

We are looking for Program Management Consultants to support the design, delivery, and improvement of Health and Safety programs at the WSIB. This role contributes to Ontario’s prevention efforts by helping employers build safer workplaces.

In this role, you will support projects from early concept through to implementation, working with partners across the organization and the broader health and safety system. This includes shaping ideas, coordinating work, developing materials for decision-making, and helping assess program effectiveness.

This is a role for someone who is comfortable working in a changing environment, able to connect information from different sources, and focused on turning insights into clear, practical actions. This role requires someone strong in project management, problem solving, relationship management, and supporting strategic program improvements.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

1. Support program design and improvement

• Help plan and lead brainstorming sessions for program development, including preparing materials and guiding discussions.
• Draft program and project plans, set timelines, and create tools to measure progress and results.
• Identify possible impacts on people, processes, and systems, as well as any policy or legal considerations.
• Track and report on program progress, flagging any issues and suggesting solutions.
• Research best practices and summarize findings for review.

2. Build partnerships with the Ministry of Labour (MOL) and health and safety groups

• Represent the WSIB on committees led by the MOL and Health and Safety Associations (HSAs) to address key issues and develop action plans.
• Share expertise on WSIB programs, policies, and the WSIA to help guide projects.
• Develop strong relationships with partners, manage ongoing issues, and report potential concerns to your manager.

3. Work with Workplace Health and Safety Services (WHSS) and internal teams

• Keep WHSS management updated on key meetings and outcomes.
• Meet regularly with WSIB health and safety teams to stay informed about program needs.
• Recommend ways to align programs with the MOL’s priorities and the WSIB’s strategic direction.
• Gather information to help create marketing plans and boost program awareness.

4. Support marketing and communication efforts

• Work with the Communications Health and Safety Business Partner to develop and evaluate marketing plans.
• Identify effective channels to share information and create compelling messages for employers.
• Offer advice on program design and highlight partnership opportunities to increase program reach.
• Help assess marketing success by tracking participation and gathering feedback from employers.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working on projects, programs, or initiatives in complex setting and experience engaging with stakeholders (Program Management or Project Management (PMP) certifications are an asset but not required)
• Experience with managing Health & Safety Programs, or Health and Safety and/or disability management professional designation are considered assets but not required.
• Strong skills in building relationships and understanding the political environment.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Completed a post-secondary degree from a recognized university in business administration, public administration, or social/health sciences

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca. If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our Recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time.

Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about what actions WSIB are taking to advance our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to support all employees participating and contributing to their full potential

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca.

Privacy information

We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will used this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at privacy_office@wsib.on.ca. The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.

As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.

To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date.

This role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in-office work arrangement up to 5 days a week beginning in 2026.