Manager, Safety & Wellness

Summit Search Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm in Vancouver seeks an experienced professional to promote a cohesive safety and wellness culture. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in management and a background in developing safety programs. Responsibilities include compliance oversight and collaboration across departments to improve workplace safety practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a management related position.
• Demonstrated experience conducting analysis and formulating recommendations.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cohesive safety and wellness culture.
• Provide reliable health and safety advice to company leaders.
• Oversee workplace health & safety committees.

Skills

Safety program development

Strong communication skills

Hazard analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or Safety

CRSP designation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Promote a comprehensive, cohesive, and impactful safety and wellness culture.
• Be the safety expert, providing accurate and reliable health and safety advice and support to our people leaders.
• Understand required provincial legislation and ensure safety compliance throughout the company.
• Research and recommend creative and innovative approaches to accident / injury prevention, education, and overall safety culture.
• Identify and implement new or modified safety practices, including policies, procedures, hazard analysis, and training.
• Collaborate with HR, training, facilities, and operations to improve safety practices and culture.
• Oversee local / branch workplace health & safety committees and audit programs in collaboration with people leaders and HR Business Partners, facilitate return to work and / or modified duties programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a management related position.
• Post-Secondary Education in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or Safety preferred.
• CRSP designation is considered a strong asset.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting analysis, formulating recommendations, and facilitating implementation.
• Effective communicator, including the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and conduct training.