Manager, Health, Safety and Attendance at Work

Air Transat; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transat is seeking a Health, Safety and Attendance at Work leader in Quebec. Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, you will define, implement strategies, and lead a multidisciplinary OHS team to promote a safe work culture.

The role requires strong knowledge of OHS laws and bilingual communication in French and English. You will oversee investigations, disability management, and return-to-work programs while collaborating with unions and insurers to manage risks and improve

Qualifications

• University degree required in IR/HR/OHS or related field.
• Significant management experience in health and safety or attendance management.
• Experience supporting managers in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial OHS laws and regulations.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategies for health, safety and attendance at work.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary OHS and attendance team.
• Oversee investigations of incidents and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Promote reduction of risks and a safe work environment.
• Manage workers' compensation, disability, accommodation and return-to-work cases.
• Advise managers on complex health, attendance and accommodation issues.
• Collaborate with unions, insurers and stakeholders on risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic mindset

Communication

Education

University degree in IR/HR/OHS or related

Job description

At Transat, our success relies on our people. We believe that a healthy, safe and inclusive work environment is essential to our organization's performance and the well-being of our employees.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, the incumbent is responsible for defining and implementing strategies related to health, safety and attendance at work. They provide leadership for prevention programs, workers' compensation management, disability, accommodation and return-to-work programs, while helping to promote a culture of respect, prevention and continuous improvement.

What you will accomplish

• Develop and implement strategies, programs and performance indicators in health, safety and attendance at work.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements regarding occupational health and safety.
• Lead, engage and develop a multidisciplinary team specializing in OHS and work attendance.
• Supervise investigations related to incidents, workplace accidents and occupational illnesses and ensure follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Develop strategies aimed at reducing risks, preventing accidents and fostering a safe work environment.
• Ensure integrated management of workers' compensation, disability, accommodation and functional limitation cases.
• Implement maintenance and return-to-work strategies that promote sustainable and safe employee reintegration.
• Advise and support managers in complex situations related to health, work attendance and accommodation obligations.
• Play a leading role in the prevention of workplace violence and harassment and support the implementation of related programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with union partners, insurers, external suppliers and various stakeholders to ensure effective management of risks and work attendance.
• Monitor performance indicators, costs and trends to guide organizational decisions and priorities.

What you bring

• University degree in industrial relations, human resources, occupational health and safety or a related field.
• Significant experience in a management role in health and safety, disability management, or work attendance management.
• Recognized experience in team management and supporting managers in a unionized environment.
• Excellent knowledge of federal and provincial laws and regulations regarding occupational health and safety, as well as disability management and return-to-work practices.
• Strong leadership, influence, change management and problem‑solving skills.
• Strategic approach, oriented toward results and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted partnerships.
• Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written. *A good command of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate frequently in English, orally and in writing, with colleagues, clients or other stakeholders, both in Quebec and internationally.

Why join us?

You will have the opportunity to play a decisive role in promoting a culture of prevention, health and attendance at work, while contributing directly to employee well‑being and the sustainable performance of the organization.

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Employment Equity

Transat is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where equity is paramount. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we travel. We therefore encourage women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply. Transat will accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the selection and hiring process. If you require accommodation measures, please contact us so that we can adequately meet your needs.