Manager, Safety (MGR-CP75-002) - Corporate Services

BCS Bethany Care Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Care Society seeks a Manager, Safety to lead the design and management of safety, workers' compensation and disability programs. The role ensures COR retention and compliance with health and safety legislation, optimizing WCB experiences and audits.

You will coordinate training, incident investigations, and return-to-work strategies while partnering with stakeholders to align with Bethany's mission.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in HR, business administration, information systems or related discipline.
• CRSP or CHRP certification preferred.
• Workday certifications are considered an asset.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Experience with workforce reporting, analytics, payroll, time tracking and absence management.
• Not-for-profit healthcare experience is an asset.
• Advanced Word, Excel and reporting tools; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Project management and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, administration, implementation and evaluation of Safety, Workers' Compensation and Disability Management programs.
• Ensure compliance with provincial occupational health and safety legislation and COR retention.
• Monitor WCB claims and premiums; optimize financial entitlements and audits.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and return-to-work planning.
• Coordinate training, audits and documentation; manage external consultant relationships.
• Partner with stakeholders to align programs with business strategy and policy needs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Continuous improvement

Analytical reporting

Education

Degree or diploma in HR/Business/IS

CRSP or CHRP preferred

Workday certification asset

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

About The Role

This position reports to the Executive Director, Employee Experience, and is accountable for recommending and developing Bethany’s strategy with respect to employee and volunteer Safety, and the planning and management specific to the organization's focus on Workers' Compensation.

What You Will Do

Service Excellence: Accountable for identifying needs, establishing objectives and setting priorities for Bethany with respect to Safety, Workers' Compensation, and Occupational Disability Management related programs. Accountable for the design, development, administration, implementation and ongoing evaluation of Safety, Workers' Compensation and Disability Management programs and policies. Ensures Bethany’s compliance with provincial occupational health and safety legislation. Monitors WCB claims experience and premiums to ensure that Bethany is assessed appropriately. Ensures Bethany's Certificate of Recognition (COR) is retained and identified opportunities for improvement are actioned. Maximizes financial entitlements from WCB through effective claims management. Ensures appropriate action is taken for occupational health and safety incidents. Ensures surveillance of hazards for early intervention and appropriate action. Ensures that documentation of incidents and related reporting requirements meet or exceed Bethany’s and legislated standards. Ensures appropriate audits are completed on a regular basis. Ensures management is trained and competent in safety, disability management, and Workers' Compensation tools and processes. Reviews and recommends return-to-work plans, strategies, rehabilitation, and independent medical reviews in consultation with insurance carriers. Researches and evaluates best practices and develops and implements appropriate programs. Ensures complete and accurate disability management and safety records are maintained and data reported to management. Ensures sites are compliant with health and safety standards. Prepares regular statistical information and analysis on trends in safety compliance and performance in disability management. Utilizes the services of external consultants where appropriate and manages the relationship.

Leadership: Communicates opportunities and path to achieving sustainable results in injury prevention, claims and disability management, and COR retention. Ensures a high standard of performance and a strong customer service orientation by providing regular feedback and enforcing procedures and standards. Leads the effective administration of all Safety, Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disability Management programs.

Teamwork: Consults with stakeholders to ensure programs and policies meet the business strategy and needs of the organization. Coordinates and interfaces with other key departments and consultants for designing, developing and enhancing approaches to injury prevention and disability management. Supports the development and delivery of relevant safety and disability management training programs and courses. Acts as the primary contract between the Workers Compensation Board and management on issues related to account status and disability management. Coordinates organizational response to incident investigations, WCB reporting, modified work and return to work planning. Utilizes the services of external consultants where appropriate. Manages the consulting relationship.

What You Bring

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or related discipline. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred. Workday certifications are considered an asset. Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience leading safety. Experience with workforce reporting, analytics, payroll, time tracking and absence management. Experience in a unionized healthcare or continuing care environment is preferred. Experience in the not-for-profit sector is considered an asset. Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and reporting tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills. Project management and continuous improvement mindset.

Position Information

Location: Calgary, Alberta Site: Bethany Corporate Office Site Address: 100, 2915 – 26th Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2B 2W6 Classification: Manager, Safety (MGR-CP75-002) - Corporate Services FTE: 1.00 Non- Union/Union: Department/Unit: Human Resources - Leadership Time Type: Full time Position Type: Permanent Shift & Hours of Work: Days (0800-1615) Shift per Cycle: Monday - Friday Position Start Date: 2026-10-26 Position End Date: All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations. Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Bethany is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. At Bethany, our employees are the backbone that supports our model of quality care. We celebrate a workforce rich in diversity, and our employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences. Our employees are a part of something bigger than themselves—we are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to “Creating Caring Communities.” For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany.