Manager, Safety

Civeo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce accommodation specialist seeks a Manager, Safety to lead safety initiatives at their Fort McMurray lodge. The role is vital for developing health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with OH&S legislation, and fostering a robust safety culture. Candidates should possess significant HSE experience, supportive leadership skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health or Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

RRSP / DPSP Match Program

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience with proven leadership.
• Must hold a professional safety designation such as CRSP, NCSO, or CSO.
• Flexible and able to work rotational shifts in remote camp settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety excellence across client portfolio.
• Design and enhance safety programs using data-driven insights.
• Oversee site-specific safety practices and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Diploma in a related technical field

Degree in HSE Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Civeo, our employees are the cornerstone of our success. As a global workforce accommodation specialist, we help individuals maintain healthy, productive, and connected lives while working away from home.

Guided by our core values of safety, respect, care, excellence, integrity and collaboration we are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our guests and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and communities.

Job Summary :

As theManager, Safety, you will play a key leadership role in promoting a culture of safety excellence across your assigned client portfolio. Based at one of our lodges inFort McMurray, AB, you’ll work closely with operations teams to embed safety into daily practices, reduce incident frequency and costs, and ensure a safe, productive work environment. This role is instrumental in developing and implementing health and safety programs, policies, and procedures that align with Civeo’s commitment to operational efficiency and compliance with OH&S legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Champion a strong safety culture by modeling positive behaviors and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to embed safety into all initiatives and align with strategic business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals, supporting their development and ensuring alignment with corporate safety standards.

Program Development

• Design and enhance safety programs using data-driven insights to identify trends and prioritize risk areas.
• Continuously improve safety policies and procedures to meet OH&S legislation and industry standards.
• Manage safety budgets and support corporate safety planning alongside senior leadership.

Safety Best Practices & Compliance

• Oversee site-specific safety practices and ensure compliance with regulations and client standards.
• Lead incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action planning.
• Monitor and report on safety metrics, trends, and performance to drive accountability and improvement.
• Ensure timely regulatory reporting and integrate safety requirements into contracts and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification : Diploma in a related technical field (., Construction Engineering Technology, Business, or HR) required; a degree in HSE Management is an asset. Must hold a professional safety designation such as CRSP, NCSO, or CSO.
• Experience : 10+ years of progressive HSE experience with proven leadership in developing and implementing safety systems, policies, and procedures.
• Skills : Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in MS Office, with excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Other Requirements : Valid driver’s license with a clean 5-year abstract. Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to work rotational shifts in remote camp settings.

What we offer :

• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes dental, vision, life insurance, and extended health coverage
• Health or Personal Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP / DPSP Match Program
• Professional Development

We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home.

If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

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