Event Safety Officer – Health & Safety and Medical Responder

Title: Event Safety Officer – Health & Safety and Medical Responder

Company: Odyssey Medical
Location: Toronto, Toronto
Job Type: FullTime, Holidays, Weekends

Description:

Odyssey Medical is a Canadian business specializing in Event Medical and Risk Management services. They are seeking an Event Safety Officer - Health and Safety and Medical Responder in Toronto, Ontario, with responsibilities including health and safety oversight, safety protocol implementation, incident response, medical readiness, stakeholder coordination, monitoring, reporting, continuous improvement, training, and on-site coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety Oversight: Conduct hazard assessments, ensure compliance with safety legislation.

Safety Protocol Implementation & Site Monitoring: Ensure safe work practices, provide coaching.

Incident Response & Compliance: Support first aid, document incidents, ensure regulatory compliance.

Medical Response & Readiness: Provide first aid, maintain medical supplies, support emergency procedures.

Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate with contractors, lead safety briefings, ensure understanding of risks.

Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Conduct inspections, submit reports, contribute to safety practices enhancement.

Training & On-Site Coaching: Deliver safety sessions, provide coaching, maintain information board.

Key Qualifications:

2 years of experience in event safety or occupational health and safety.

Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations.

Experience in hazard assessments, safety coaching, and toolbox talks.

Strong communication skills for working with stakeholders.

Knowledge of work refusal procedures and inspection protocols.

Certifications related to safety (asset).

Ability to provide first aid and support emergency response.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily field-based in indoor and outdoor event environments across Ontario. The role requires flexibility in hours, travel to various sites, physical demands, adherence to safety protocols, and stress management. Professional development opportunities are available, and compensation ranges from $25 to $28 per hour.

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Title: Event Safety Officer &#8211; Health &#038; Safety and Medical Responder
Company: Odyssey Medical
Location: Toronto, Toronto
WHO WE ARE:

Odyssey Medical is a nationally incorporated Canadian business specializing in Event Medical and Risk Management services. Delivering approximately 2500 days of simultaneous event coverage annually, Odyssey supports private and public clients as they host events ranging in size, scale and complexity. Backed by credentialed and fully insured multidisciplinary response teams, Odyssey administers frontline patient care and programs across a range of events such as marathons, cycling races, obstacle and adventure courses, massgathering concerts and festivals, stadiumbased events and communityfocused celebrations. Additionally, Odyssey has experience supporting established venues such as nightclubs and film &amp; TV sets with medical team coverage on a yearround basis. Odyssey has an established Medical Direction and symptom relief program to support first responders, medics, and advanced medical team practitioners in providing efficient, discreet and exceptional care.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Odyssey Medical is actively seeking an individual to join our Event Safety Officer  Health and Safety and Medical Responder in Toronto, Ontario, from April to October, with the possibility for extension. The Event Safety Officer  Health and Safety and Medical Responder will be responsible for playing a critical role in ensuring occupational health and safety compliance during the build and strike phases of events. Operating similarly to a Construction Safety Officer (CSO), you will support safe work environments, prevent injuries, and help mitigate liability by ensuring compliance with applicable workplace safety legislation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health &amp; Safety Oversight:Conduct field level hazard assessments, reviews eventspecific safety plans, communicates expectations to contractors, and ensures compliance with provincial safety legislation. Monitor site conditions throughout loadin, loadout and high risk phases to prevent hazards and enforce corrective actions.

Safety Protocol Implementation &amp; Site Monitoring: Ensure safe work practices are followed, including PPE use, site delineation, and loadin/ loadout housekeeping. Deliver toolbox talks, safety orientations, and briefings while monitoring for heat or cold stress and providing realtime coaching on safe work procedures.

Incident Response &amp; Compliance: Support incident response through first aid, emergency service coordination, and document all incidents and near misses. Assist supervisors during regulatory inspections and ensure compliance with reporting requirements to avoid penalties or orders.

Medical Response &amp; Readiness: Provide onsite first aid, ensure medical supplies are stocked and functional, and maintain readiness across all event phases. Support emergency procedures and collaborate with site management when medical incidents occur.

Stakeholder Coordination:Maintain strong communication with contractors, event production, site managers, and vendors. Lead safety briefings, support communication on emergency procedures, and ensure all stakeholders understand sitespecific risks.

Monitoring, Reporting &amp; Continuous Improvement: Conduct routine inspections, records safety observations, and submit Daily Safety Reports. Postevent, they provide summary reports outlining trends and areas for improvement, contributing to continuous enhancement of event safety practices.

Training &amp; OnSite Coaching:Deliver toolbox talks, safety sessions, and targeting coaching to promote awareness of risks such as heat stress, egress pathways, and equipment hazards. Maintain the Health &amp; Safety Information Board according to provincial requirements.

### Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

2 years of experience in event safety, construction safety or occupational health and safety.  
 Strong understanding of OSHA (Ontario) or other provincial workplace safety regulations.   
 Demonstrated experience conducting hazard assessments, inspections and safety coaching.  
 Experience leading toolbox talks, orientations and fieldlevel training.   
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with contractors and vendors.  
 Experience working in dynamic environments such as events, construction or logistics.  
 Knowledge of work refusal procedures and regulatory inspection protocols (asset).  
 Certifications related to construction or occupational safety (asset).  
 Ability to provide first aid and support emergency response procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

#### Location:

Work is performed onsite at event venues across Ontario.

Some administrative work may be completed remotely or at Odyssey offices.

#### Office Environment:

The Event Safety Officer  Health and Safety and Medical Responderwill be a primarily fieldbased role working in indoor and outdoor event environments and must be highly adaptable and thrive in a fastpaced environment with evolving priorities.

Exposure to noise, moving equipment, changing weather, and dynamic site conditions.

Work Hours:

Hours vary based on event schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additional hours may be required during event build, strike or highrisk phases.

Flexibility is required to support timesensitive safety or medical needs.

#### Travel:

Regular travel to events, venues, and work sites is required.

Travel frequency varies depending on assignments and event schedules.

#### Physical Demands and Health &amp; Safety:

Frequent standing, walking, climbing and navigating uneven terrain.

Occasional lifting, moving or carrying equipment and supplies.

Required to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Must follow and model all safety protocols, including PPE use and hazard reporting.

Must ensure compliance with all safety legislation and company procedures.

Strict adherence to health and safety guidelines is mandatory.

Stress and Time Management:

Must manage multiple safety responsibilities during fastpaced event operations.

Required to stay calm and focused when addressing urgent hazards or incidents.

Must balance safety oversight, medical responsibilities and administrative tasks efficiently.

#### Professional Development:

Access to training in H&amp;S legislation, construction safety, safety auditing, and risk management.

Opportunities for development in emergency response, coaching, and regulatory liaison work.

Potential to grow into senior safety roles within Odyssey Medical's H&amp;S team.

### Benefits

Compensation for this role ranges from $25 to $28 per hour, based on relevant experience.

Odyssey Medical is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience. Odyssey Medical will not discriminate against job applicants on any grounds protected by human rights legislation during any phase of the recruitment, screening and hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, preemployment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contacthr@odysseymedical.ca.

Our integrated AI hiring strategy prioritizes efficiency and equity while upholding a candidatecentric approach. Recognizing the deeply personal nature of job seeking, our screening procedures are tailored to understand each candidate individually. While AI enhances efficiency by managing administrative duties and scheduling, human discernment remains pivotal in evaluating candidates. At every pivotal juncture of our hiring journey  from initial resume reviews, interviews and candidate selections  seasoned professionals lead the process, ensuring human judgment remains at the core of our Odyssey's talent acquisition decisions.

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