Health & Safety Specialist (ANBL/CNB)

Cannabis NB website; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & pension benefits

Remote or hybrid work option

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) & Cannabis NB is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to develop, implement, and administer safety policies across both organizations. This role reports to the HR Director and drives a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement through inspections, audits, training, and JHSC collaboration.

The ideal candidate has an OH&S degree, 3 years of relevant experience, strong NB legislation knowledge, and excellent MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
• 3 years of experience with health & safety programs and administration.
• Strong working knowledge of New Brunswick Health and Safety legislation.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to travel to ANBL and CNB sites, including weekends, for inspections and investigations.
• Experience with change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and administration of H&S policies and programs.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Coordinate monthly safety audits per H&S indexes.
• Act as liaison between management and JHSC; provide training and resources.
• Develop and implement action plans; monitor progress and improve safety.
• Assist in regulatory compliance audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Bilingual English & French

Occupational Health & Safety

Travel willingness

Communication

Change management

MS Office proficiency

Education

OH&S post-secondary degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Language requirement: Spoken and written competence in English and in French is required.

Location: Remote within New Brunswick

Closing: November 27th, 2026.

Who we are

As one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2025, ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we’ve built together with our team members. Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) & Cannabis NB are provincial Crown corporations with ANBL responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province and Cannabis NB manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing safe and legal products while focusing on education, safety and responsible access.

Together, ANBL & CNB return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit all New Brunswickers while responsibly serving customer and communities across the province.

Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL

At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:

• Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30 will be asked forvalid photo identification.
• Food security through our partnership with Feed Nourrir NB to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it.
• Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.

None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the team at ANBL & CNB means working in organizations that value their people and encourage every employee to have a voice. Our teams take pride in contributing to the communities and province we serve.

At ANBL & CNB, we also support both personal and professional growth through internal and external development opportunities, including our Leadership Development Program.

About the Health and Safety Specialist role

At Alcool NB Liquor & Cannabis NB, we look for people whose values align with ours! Integrity, Caring, Trust, Community and Celebration. We value team members who collaborate well, make thoughtful decisions, support others, and take pride in delivering great experiences while celebrating success together.

Reporting to the HR Director, the Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting in the development, implementation, and administration of the health and safety policies and programs within ANBL & Cannabis NB. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of safety and compliance throughout both organizations, ensuring that all operations adhere to relevant regulations and best practices.

Additional Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards, violence and risks.
• Audits: Conduct monthly safety audits as determined by CNB & ANBL’s Health and Safety Index.
• Joint Health and Safety Responsibilities:
  • Collaboration: Act as a liaison between management and the JHSC
  • Training and Support: Provide or arrange for training and resources to JHSC members on their roles, responsibilities, and health and safety regulations to ensure they are equipped to fulfill their duties effectively. Support the JHSC teams within ANBL & CNB in identifying workplace hazards through regular inspections and risk assessments, encouraging input from committee members.
  • Action Plan Development: Work with the JHSC to develop and implement action plans addressing identified hazards or safety concerns, tracking progress on initiatives.
  • Employee Engagement: Promote the role of the JHSC among employees, encouraging participation and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the JHSC is informed about relevant health and safety regulations and assist in compliance audits and inspections.
  • H&S Program and Policy Review: Review H&S program, policies and procedures annually to ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations.

What do you need to be successful?

• A post-secondary degree in Occupational Health & Safety or another related discipline.
• 3 years of experience working directly with health & safety programs and administration.
• A strong working and application knowledge of New Brunswick Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong computer proficiency, with emphasis on MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of legislation, regulations and accident prevention in relation to health & safety
• Ability to travel to ANBL and CNB, as well as subsidiary sites throughout the province on weekends or irregular hours in emergency situations.
• Experience with change management

Would be an asset if you had

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite of products: particularly Excel and Word.

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, timeline sensitive and results-driven environment.

• Training and Education: Provide input on training and education to employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the proper use of protective equipment. Facilitating safety training. Working with the Learning & Development team to develop learning and training modules.
• Compliance and Monitoring: Ensure that the organization complies with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards. Report on statistics and compliance on a monthly basis.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace accidents and incidents to determine causes and recommend corrective actions to the appropriate HRBP. Maintain records of incidents and safety training. Involve the JHSC in the investigation of the workplace incidents and accidents, gathering input and insights to prevent future occurrences.
• Communication: Serve as a point of contact for health and safety related queries and concerns.
• Safety Policies and Procedures: Review and provide input onpolicies and procedures. Implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Language requirement: Spoken and written competence in English and in French is required.

Work location

• This is a remote-based position with frequent travel required to ANBL &CNB locations for inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations.
• Must be based in New Brunswick at time of employment

Compensation information

Benefits information

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental coverage and a generous pension plan.
• Access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy
• Opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.

Note

• Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered

Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) & Cannabis NB are proud to be equal opportunity employers and are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We foster an inclusive and accessible workplace, and accommodations may be provided upon request, in all aspects of the selection process.