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

Bethanyseniors; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Care Society, located in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Manager, Safety to lead safety, workers’ compensation and disability management programs. The role focuses on compliance, COR retention, and optimizing WCB outcomes while guiding incident investigations and audits.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in a related field, CRSP/CHRP preferred, and 3–5 years of progressive safety leadership experience in healthcare or not-for-profit settings, with strong analytics and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, workers' compensation and disability management programs to align with Bethany’s strategy.
• Ensure compliance with provincial health and safety legislation and COR retention.
• Monitor WCB claims experience and premiums; manage return-to-work and disability processes.
• Provide regular training and audits; ensure data accuracy and reporting to management.

Skills

Safety leadership

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Workday

CRSP/CHRP preferred

Healthcare experience

Not-for-profit experience

Education

Degree or diploma in HR, Business Admin, Information Systems or related discipline

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

## Manager, Safety (MGR-CP75-002) - Corporate ServicesApply: Calgary, Alberta: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR1261**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.***