Health and Safety Lead

Excel Management Limited Partnership; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company vehicle

RRSP matching

Health and dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Tuition support

Influence safety culture

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Excel Homes in Calgary, Alberta seeks a safety professional to strengthen our COR-certified Health & Safety Management System. As a partner to operations, you will integrate safety into daily work, lead investigations, coach teams, and support regulatory compliance.

You will maintain field presence across Alberta, with travel to Edmonton as needed. We require 5+ years in health & safety, construction experience, and a CRSP/NCSO or equivalent designation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience.
• Construction industry experience.
• CRSP, NCSO, or working towards designation.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta OH&S legislation.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean abstract.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve Excel Homes' COR-certified Health & Safety Management System.
• Partner with operational leaders to embed safety into daily work.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Lead incident investigations and implement practical solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Coach, mentor, and support employees, supervisors, and trade partners.
• Support COR audits, Joint Health & Safety Committee activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on WCB claims management, return-to-work planning, and modified work programs.
• Monitor legislative changes and drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain a strong field presence across Alberta, including travel to Edmonton.

Skills

Health & Safety

Construction industry

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Influence without authority

Safety leadership

Education

CRSP/NCSO designation

Job description

Build Relationships. Drive Accountability. MakeSafetyPart of How We Work .

At Excel Homes,we'vebuilt more than 15,000 homes across Alberta by focusing on quality, innovation, and doing things the right way. We believe exceptional safety performance and exceptional operational performance go hand in hand, andwe'relooking for a talented safety professional to help us continue raising the bar.

What You'll Do

As a trusted partnerto the business, you will:

• Maintain and continuously improve Excel Homes' COR-certified Health & Safety Management System.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure safety is integrated into how work gets done.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Lead incident investigations and identifypractical solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Coach, mentor, and support employees, supervisors, and trade partners.
• Support COR audits, Joint Health & Safety Committee activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on WCB claims management, return-to-work planning, and modified work programs.
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend continuous improvements.
• Maintain a strong field presence across Alberta, including periodic travel to Edmonton.

Who You Are

You'rea relationship builder with a strong safety foundation.

You understand the realities of construction and know that safety is most effective when it is practical, collaborative, and embedded in daily operations. You can influence without authority, communicate with confidence, and strike the right balance between coaching and accountability.

You are not interested in being the "safetypolice," nor are you willing to compromise standards in the name of production. Instead, you work with teams to find solutions that protect people, support compliance, and keep projects moving forward.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience
• Construction industry experience
• CRSP, NCSO, equivalent designationor working towards
• Strong knowledge of Alberta OH&S legislation
• Valid Class 5 Driver'sLicenseand clean driver's abstract
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• COR administration and audit experience
• Experience supporting WCB and return-to-work programs

Why Join Excel Homes?

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Company vehicle
• RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and tuition support
• Opportunity to influence safety strategy and culture
• Collaborative,values-driven team environment
• A company thatbelievesgreat safety and great business performance go together

Location: Calgary, Alberta (with periodic travel to Edmonton, Alberta) Schedule: Monday to Friday Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

You'llsucceed in this role if you can build trust, challenge respectfully, and help our teams achieve both safety and operational excellence.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in ExcelHomes,however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.