Regional Health & Safety Manager

Position Title: Regional Health & Safety Manager, Western Region of Canada

Province Coverage: British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan

Position Summary:

The Regional Health & Safety Manager will provide safety leadership across project sites in Western Canada. The role focuses on compliance with corporate and provincial safety standards, implementing safety directives, improving safety performance through KPIs, and fostering union engagement in safety practices. This is a senior role requiring significant experience in the essential functions outlined.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with site management and client safety teams to ensure alignment.
• Maintains communication with leadership on safety compliance.
• Reports all safety-related incidents promptly.
• Manages confidential safety information.
• Conducts or coordinates safety training for workers.
• Supports branch management in planning, scheduling, and policy review.
• Performs safety audits and inspects facilities and equipment.
• Investigates accidents, near misses, and injuries, implementing preventive measures.
• Provides technical advice and mentoring to employees on safety practices.
• Oversees and holds safety field advisors accountable for their tasks.
• Mandatory: COR Certified Auditor and maintaining COR in the covered provinces.
• Mandatory: Claim management experience and WCB Appeals Tribunal expertise.
• Experience in construction, industrial environments, union/non-union work, and interacting with regulatory bodies.
• Implements modern tools to improve QHSE performance and prevent incidents.
• Provides leadership in injury management, rehabilitation, and claims compensation.
• Coordinates safety certifications and auditing.
• Experience with ISN, Avetta, ComplyWorks, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety ACT & Regulations for British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Occupational Health & Safety.
• 10-12 years of relevant safety experience.
• 7-10 years of management experience.
• Certified Professional in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.