Health & Safety Manager

Irving Equipment Ltd.; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Equipment Ltd. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead prevention, training, and compliance across sites in Atlantic Canada. You will develop and implement health and safety policies, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

The role requires post-secondary safety education, 2+ years in Occupational Health and Safety, and the ability to travel to multiple sites. You will manage safety programs, audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations to ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in safety or related discipline.
• 2+ years in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in construction, heavy lift and heavy haul industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Field presence to foster prevention culture and proactive safety behaviors.
• Develop and coordinate health and safety policies and procedures; ensure regulatory adherence.
• Educate and coach employees and managers on safe work practices.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are tracked and implemented.
• Manage safety programs including audits, safety meetings, and toolbox talks; analyze KPI statistics to drive improvements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Travel willingness

Education

Post-secondary safety education

OSH certifications asset

Tools

COR Training

Job description

Job Description

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust safety culture focused on prevention and compliance. This role ensures the implementation of health and safety policies, educates employees on safe practices, and continuously improves safety performance across the organization.

Responsibilities

Field Presence and Culture Building

• Maintain a strong presence in the field to foster a culture of prevention and proactive safety behaviors through coaching and leading indicator activities.

Policy Implementation and Compliance

• Develop and coordinate health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and occupational health regulations.

Training and Education

• Educate and coach employees and managers on safe work behaviors and occupational health practices.

Incident Investigation and Corrective Actions

• Lead and participate in incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are tracked, communicated, and implemented.

Program Management and Improvement

• Manage and maintain various health and safety programs, including Compliance Audits, Safety Meetings, and Toolbox talks, while analyzing safety KPI statistics to recommend improvements.

Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary education in Safety or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications or advanced degrees in Occupational Health & Safety is considered an asset

Experience

• 2 or more years in a role related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in the construction, heavy lift, and heavy haul industries, along with change management experience is considered an asset

Certifications

• Commitment to complete New Brunswick Construction Safety Association’s COR Training.
• Relevant certifications in Occupational Health & Safety is considered an asset.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in the Atlantic Provinces.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing safety training and programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various sites in the Atlantic Provinces.
• Experience leading organizational change in safety practices.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the required, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Join Irving Equipment , the largest provider of crane rental, heavy lifting, specialized transportation, pile driving, and wind energy services in Atlantic Canada. With over 100 cranes in our fleet, ranging from 8 to 770 tons, we are equipped to handle projects of any size across Eastern Canada and the Northeastern US. For more than 60 years, Irving Equipment has been setting the standard for excellence in industrial, commercial, infrastructure, and residential construction. As an ISO 9001 certified company, we offer the advantage of in‑house engineering, custom technology, and expert project management to ensure seamless execution from start to finish. If you're looking to be part of a team that takes on the toughest lifting and moving challenges, Irving Equipment is the place to build your career !