Safety & Emergency Services - Supervisor - Full Time/Permanent

CANDIDATE PROFILE:  The ideal candidate is highly skilled hands-on operations focused supervisor with experience in interpreting and enforcing fire and safety legislation, training, auditing, and First Aid operations.   The candidate will have proven leadership skills supervising associates for a large facility coupled with experience in Guest Service, Safety, and Emergency Services.

SCOPE OF POSITION:In conjunction with the Manager, effectively manage and coordinate our efforts in the Health & Safety Department.  Oversee the smooth operation of the Department including the Fire & Safety operation, Health Centre operation, safety incident investigations, site inspections, and carry Department Safety Duty during the operating season.  In addition, assist the Manager in executing the park’s Health & Safety programs, and ensure all seasonal hiring, training and development is executed annually for the Department. This is a full-time, year-round position.

BENEFITS: We proudly offer a competitive benefit package for all our permanent associates including a robust pension plan, healthcare, annual bonus, RRSP, 3 weeks' vacation to start, disability insurance, life insurance and more.

• Act as the Safety Department Management representative as scheduled
• Provide direct supervision and support to the seasonal Safety Department supervisors
• Supervise the Safety Department teams (Fire Safety Technicians, Medical Responders, and Safety Specialists) which includes training, scheduling, and performance feedback
• Assist with the hiring and training of the seasonal safety team
• Monitor departmental staffing needs to ensure the efficient operation of the Department
• Assist in managing and enforcing the park’s Health & Safety policies and programs, and provide guidance, as needed
• Coordinate the testing and inspections of safety-related equipment throughout the park, including maintaining the park’s Fire Extinguisher program
• Audit Departmental Safety PPE (e.g. fall protection equipment, respirators)
• Assist Ride Operations/Rides Maintenance Departments with Ride Evacuation Plans and equipment
• Complete annual updates to Canada’s Wonderland’s Fire Safety Plan
• Provide First Aid assistance as needed during the park’s non-operating days
• Assist with maintaining the park’s WHMIS/SDS program
• Assist park guests with their safety-related inquiries/concerns
• Manage budget for the Fire and First Aid areas under the direction of the Safety Manager
• Monitor park compliance for external audits and inspections
• Follow up/investigation of park safety-related matters
• Coordinate Safety training programs for designated associates
• Ordering of supplies for the Fire Safety/First Aid areas to maintain efficiency
• All other duties as assigned

• Post-secondary education in a Fire Protection Program
• Work/volunteer experience in the Emergency Services Field
• Knowledge of fire supression systems, fire alarms/panels is required. 
• Previous supervisory experience is required
• Advanced First Aid and CPR certification (First Responder level or above)
• Previous Canada’s Wonderland experience in a safety-related role is an asset
• Excellent communication, technical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code and Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License. If hired, a driver’s abstract is required
• Able to wear personal protective equipment deemed necessary to perform this job safely (may include; gloves, mask and/or face shield, steel-toe footwear, etc.)