Health & Safety Manager M/F Nisku, Alberta Nisku, Alberta DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT Permanent - full time

VINCI; Nisku; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. seeks a Health & Safety Manager to lead the safety team, drive compliance, and advance safety performance across Western Canada. The role focuses on developing and executing safety strategies, mentoring field teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, heavy civil environment.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in safety, CRSP/NCSO preferred, and a hands-on leadership style with strong collaboration with Operations and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience.
• 5+ years in construction, heavy civil, highway maintenance, or similar.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Experience with safety program development and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Health & Safety team.
• Manage departmental priorities, resources, and day-to-day operations.
• Develop and execute the Health & Safety strategy and annual plan.
• Monitor safety performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations to provide practical safety support and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Field presence

Independent work

Education

CRSP

NCSO

Tools

COR

ISNetworld

ComplyWorks

Job description

Company Overview

Since 1974, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.

Reporting to the CEO, the Health & Safety Manager ensures that the Corporate Safety Program complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements and drives continuous improvement beyond compliance in every jurisdiction in which Carmacks operates. The Health & Safety Manager is a highly autonomous, hands‑on operational leader responsible for organizing and managing the day‑to‑day activities of the department, setting priorities, planning resources, monitoring execution, and ensuring commitments and required processes are consistently delivered. Working closely with Operations and business unit leaders, this position leads and develops the safety team, translates organizational objectives into practical departmental plans, and maintains a visible presence in the field to understand operational realities and support effective safety performance.

What is the role?

• Lead, coach, and develop the Health & Safety team, ensuring accountability, performance, and alignment with company goals.
• Manage departmental priorities, resources, and day-to-day operations to ensure key objectives and commitments are achieved.
• Develop and execute the Health & Safety strategy and annual plan in partnership with operational leadership.
• Monitor safety performance, analyze trends and risks, and provide recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations leaders to deliver practical safety support and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain a strong field presence by engaging employees, assessing risks, and promoting safe work practices.
• Oversee the Safety Management System, including policies, procedures, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety training, employee engagement, WCB and injury management programs, contractor prequalifications (COR, ISNetworld, ComplyWorks), and National Safety Code compliance.

What do we value?

• 10+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience, including 5+ years in construction, heavy civil, highway maintenance, or a similar operational environment.
• Proven leadership experience developing teams, managing performance, setting priorities, and driving results through others.
• Strong ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and lead multiple initiatives to successful completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing strategic plans, managing resources, and delivering on departmental goals, performance measures, and business objectives.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively with Operations, business leaders, and senior leadership.
• Extensive field-based experience with a practical understanding of safety requirements in active construction and operational environments.
• Hands‑on leadership style with sound judgment and the ability to balance regulatory compliance, operational needs, and organizational risk.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation, WCB, incident management, job accommodation, ergonomics, emergency response, and return-to-work practices.
• Experience managing contractor prequalification programs and safety management systems, including COR, ISNetworld, and ComplyWorks.
• Professional designation such as CRSP and/or NCSO preferred.