Health and Safety Manager

CPHR Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to enhance workplace safety and promote employee well-being. The successful candidate will work closely with safety leaders to implement health and safety initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal applicants will have a university degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits package offered including flexible work hours and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Compressed work week and flexible start times

Defined benefit pension plan

100% employer-paid benefits

Work from home program

Paid professional development

Health and wellness spending accounts

Paid mental health and wellness days

Staff appreciation and recognition events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in occupational safety and health.
• Knowledge of WCB and Workplace Safety & Health regulations.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and Windows software.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and supportive workplace environment.
• Champion continuous improvement in health and safety practices.
• Collaborate with internal safety leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University Degree in a related field

Tools

Personal computer

Windows software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Health & Safety Manager plays a key role in fostering a safe and supportive workplace environment at WCB, with a strong focus on both physical and psychological well-being. Working closely with internal safety leaders—including leadership, union representatives, and the Workplace Safety & Health Committee—this position champions continuous improvement in health and safety practices. Through collaboration, education, and proactive engagement, the Health & Safety Manager helps build a culture of safety that empowers employees, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes wellness across all levels of the organization.

Why work for us?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• competitive wages
• compressed work week and flexible start times
• defined benefit pension plan
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• work from home program
• paid professional development
• health and wellness spending accounts
• paid mental health and wellness days
• staff appreciation and recognition events
• respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture

About the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. With approximately 600 employees, the WCB is dedicated to ensuring and supporting safe and healthy workplaces.

We put workers and employers at the centre of everything we do, providing services for injury prevention, compensation and facilitating return to health and work. Through SAFE Work Manitoba, a division of the WCB, we collaborate with our partners to build a strong culture of workplace safety and health by preventing injuries and illnesses before they occur.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to a safer Manitoba.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• University Degree in a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in occupational safety and health, including the development and delivery of safety and health initiatives or programs for clients, safety and health committees, representatives and employees
• Completion of or working towards completion of the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification or the Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) Certification
• Knowledge of WCB and Workplace Safety & Health, regulations, policy and practice
• Advanced knowledge of occupational safety and health theory, strategies and industry-leading trends and practices
• Ability to interpret and apply provisions of The Workplace Safety & Health Act & Regulations, Canada Labour Code Part II, and the Workers Compensation Act and Policies
• Knowledge of investigative procedures and managerial techniques and principles
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and software in a Windows environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.