Manager, Health & Safety

Northview-Residential-Reit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Employee unit purchase plan

Career development

Free parking

Job summary

Northview Residential REIT is seeking a Manager, Health & Safety in Calgary, AB. The role reports to the VP-General Counsel & HR and focuses on leading a proactive HSE program across a diverse real estate portfolio.

Responsibilities include program development, compliance, incident investigations, training, and driving a culture of safety. The role emphasizes strategic leadership with hands-on execution, collaboration with operations, and continuous improvement of safety practices across

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health and safety, preferably in property management, construction, real estate, or related industry
• Recognized safety designation preferred
• Solid understanding of OH&S and environmental legislation
• Experience leading safety programs, investigations, and safety training
• Experience working in multi-site or geographically dispersed operations preferred
• Experience in property management, construction, or facilities environments considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of Northview's health and safety programs, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable OH&S legislation, environmental regulations and internal standards
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and site safety procedures
• Monitor safety performance metrics, analyze trends and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Provide strategic oversight for incident prevention, hazard identification and risk mitigation across properties and projects
• Conduct safety inspections, audits and risk assessments; ensure consistent safety standards
• Lead incident investigations; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Develop and deliver safety training and annual training calendar
• Promote accountability and embed a strong safety culture
• Coach and mentor leaders to improve safety outcomes
• Support provincial work-related claims management and return-to-work programs
• Oversee Joint Health and Safety Committees and safety communications

Skills

OH&S knowledge

Safety program leadership

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-site experience

Property management experience

Office software

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

Job description

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, we currently operate in nine provinces and two territories, managing over 14,600 multi-residential units, 1.25 million sq. feet of commercial space, and 200 executive suites. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants.

We are looking for a Manager, Health & Safety to join our Corporate- HSEteam in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the VP- General Counsel & HR you will be an important part of our team, assisting in the effective operations of our property management offices, while providing exceptional customer service.

The Manager, Health & Safety supports the protection of Northview's people, properties, and operations by leading a proactive, risk-based Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program across the organization's diverse real estate portfolio. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs, policies, and practices while partnering with operational leaders and stakeholders to identify and mitigate risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen safety performance. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational support, providing guidance on safety requirements, incident prevention, investigations, training, and corrective actions while promoting accountability and integrating safety into day-to-day operations. Through ongoing program oversight, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement, the Health & Safety Manager helps build a consistent and effective safety culture across Northview's operations.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Compliance

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Northview's health and safety programs, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, environmental regulations and internal standards
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, business continuity considerations and site-specific safety procedures
• Monitor safety performance metrics, analyze trends and provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership

Risk & Incident Management

• Provide strategic oversight and hands-on support for incident prevention, hazard identification and risk mitigation across properties and projects
• Conduct and oversee regular safety inspections, audits and risk assessments, ensuring consistent application of safety standards
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions

Training & Safety Culture

• Develop and deliver safety training, orientations and ongoing education programs, including an annual safety training calendar and regular training cadence.
• Partner with leaders, employees and contractors to promote accountability and embed a strong safety culture
• Coach, mentor and influence leaders and employees to strengthen safety behaviors and improve safety outcomes

Claims & Injury Management

• Support the management of provincial work-related claims and return-to-work programs in collaboration with HR and operational teams
• Provide guidance on injury management and risk mitigation to support safe and effective return-to-work practices and operational continuity

Contractor & Committee Oversight

• Monitor contractor and vendor safety performance and ensure alignment with Northview's health and safety standards
• Oversee Joint Health and Safety Committees, supporting effective communication, participation and follow-up on identified safety concerns

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety legislation, regulatory requirements and corporate standards
• Reduce incident frequency, severity and overall organizational risk exposure through proactive prevention and risk management
• Strengthen safety performance through effective measurement, reporting, trend analysis and continuous improvement
• Drive accountability for contractor and vendor safety performance in partnership with operational leaders
• Support operational continuity through effective risk mitigation, emergency preparedness and injury management practices
• Build and sustain a proactive, accountable health and safety culture across Northview's operations

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably in property management, construction, real estate, or a related industry
• Recognized safety designation preferred
• Solid understanding of applicable OH&S and environmental legislation
• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs, investigations, and safety training
• Experience working in multi-site or geographically dispersed operations preferred
• Experience in property management, construction, or facilities environments considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems

Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret safety data and drive continuous improvement
• High level of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to manage sensitive information
• Proven ability to lead change and influence a culture of accountability and safety ownership

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards program that includes recognition for individual and corporate performance
• Paid vacation
• Health, dental, and wellness benefits
• Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan
• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Support for career and professional development
• Position is located outside the downtown core, is close to the LRT, and offers free parking

Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.