Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager

Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Company; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner in health and safety is seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Manager in Moncton, New Brunswick. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, developing safety policies, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in OHS and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers the chance to influence health and safety practices across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in an Occupational Health & Safety role.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation across jurisdictions.
• Develop and update policies and training materials.
• Conduct incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Build strong safety culture and relationships within the organization.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Degree, diploma, or certificate in occupational health or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager

Location: Moncton, New Brunswick

TP-PRT-8927

Protrans Personnel Services Inc. (Protrans) is a full-service recruitment partner within the J.D. Irving Group of Companies, known for connecting skilled talent with leading employers across transportation, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, and administrative operations. Their services include Temporary Placements, Temporary to Permanent Placements, as well as Direct Hires. With a strong focus on people and long-term relationships, Protrans delivers tailored workforce solutions that help clients meet their goals while supporting candidates in finding rewarding career paths.

Protrans places a strong emphasis on health and safety and is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely at the end of each day. To support this focus, they are looking to add an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Manager who can strengthen their safety culture, build strong relationships across the organization, and champion their core values.

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Business Development, the Occupational Health and Safety Manager will serve as a trusted partner and essential member of the Protrans team. This role is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all employees by maintaining full compliance with applicable legislation and regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The OHS Manager will develop and update policies, procedures, training materials, and guidance documents that support due diligence and reflect industry best practices. The successful candidate will also provide expert advice on health and safety matters, foster a strong safety culture, and deliver ongoing education and training to promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on applicable health and safety legislation and internal policies.
• Provide guidance to Operations and customer sites, including training delivery, hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Lead and document full investigations for all employee incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage the Intelex system by reviewing daily reports, ensuring accurate incident entry, and moving cases through their lifecycle.
• Support the implementation of hazard controls and partner with the Corporate Safety Manager and Operations to strengthen site‑specific programs.
• Conduct monthly audits to verify completion of required safety training and update training plans to meet legislative requirements.
• Prepare monthly branch compliance reports and safety performance summaries, including recommendations and presentations to management.
• Participate in customer safety audits and contribute to the development of onsite safety programs for new and existing customers.
• Create monthly safety communications for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Administer health and safety tools, training databases, and injury reporting processes.
• Oversee Workers' Compensation Board and Return to Work claims, including documentation and coordination with internal teams.
• Provide ongoing reporting to leadership and participate in weekly team meetings to set priorities.
• Build strong relationships with employees, customers, and internal teams while promoting a positive safety culture.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Your Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you understand the unique dynamics of supporting health and safety in a high‑volume, multi‑site environment. You know how to influence rather than direct, working collaboratively to guide best practices, investigate incidents, and build a strong safety culture through partnership. You are comfortable navigating complex stakeholder groups, adapting to different workplace cultures, and using sound judgment when assessing situations or recommending improvements. Your ability to interpret legislation, communicate clearly, and build trust across diverse settings positions you to support safety programs through both expertise and thoughtful relationship management.

Your qualifications include:

• A degree, diploma, or certificate in occupational health, health and safety or a related discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in an Occupational Health & Safety role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to build relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage time‑sensitive tasks efficiently
• Detail‑oriented, with strong problem‑solving and documentation skills
• A valid passport and driver's license, along with a willingness and ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States is required.
• An applicable Health & Safety designation is considered an asset.
• Experience working with or supporting an employment or staffing agency is considered an asset.
• Bilingual (English and French) is considered an asset.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and [e-mail] or Heather Simmons, Sr. Recruitment Specialist at 902-421-2335 and [e-mail], or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.

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