OHS Manager: Lead Safety Excellence & Wellbeing

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Public Schools is seeking a Manager of Occupational Health and Safety to lead the Division's OHS program, supervise a team of seven consultants, and ensure compliance with Alberta OHS legislation. The role focuses on safety culture, COR audits, and proactive wellbeing across divisions and ISS projects.

The ideal candidate will have a related undergraduate degree, 6+ years in OHS, and demonstrated leadership in multi-union environments, with strong crisis management and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related field (HR/Business/Health).
• OHS coursework or CRST/CRSP is an asset.
• 6+ years in progressive occupational health and safety roles.
• Experience managing OHS in large-scale construction and public sectors.
• COR audits leadership and safety committees experience.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta OHS Act, regulation and code.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in maintaining, implementing, evaluating, and developing OHS programs to Alberta standards and Division goals.
• Oversee safety audits including COR audits, ensuring compliance and continual improvement.
• Lead a team of 7 OHS consultants/advisors, including recruitment and performance management.
• Collaborate with ISS leadership to direct OHS support for infrastructure projects.
• Oversee post-incident investigations and enforce corrective actions.
• Conduct safety workshops and training on OHS legislation and emergency protocols.
• Clarify safety policies with stakeholders and roll out initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, unions, vendors, and industry partners.
• Support annual budget planning and manage OHS expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

OHS management

Audits

Stakeholder negotiation

Crisis management

Education

Undergraduate degree

CRST/CRSP asset

Job description

Edmonton Public Schools is seeking a Manager of Occupational Health and Safety to lead the Division's OHS program, supervise a team of seven consultants, and ensure compliance with Alberta OHS legislation. The role focuses on safety culture, COR audits, and proactive wellbeing across divisions and ISS projects.

The ideal candidate will have a related undergraduate degree, 6+ years in OHS, and demonstrated leadership in multi-union environments, with strong crisis management and stakeholder