Program Manager, Safety Audits and Certifications

Energy Safety Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Excellent medical and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Generous vacation and flex days

Employee education assistance program

Job summary

Energy Safety Canada is seeking a Program Manager, Safety Audits & Certifications, to lead the audit and certification programs with a focus on quality assurance and continuous improvement. You will drive strategic direction, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence within ESC’s safety management certifications.

You will oversee COR, SECOR, and related programs, mentor auditors, and collaborate with departments to ensure robust content and education for industry partners.

Qualifications

• CRSP or equivalent credential required.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Experience in occupational health and safety, safety management systems, auditing or program development.

Responsibilities

• Lead SA&C initiatives, projects, and process improvements.
• Oversee COR, SECOR and related certification program delivery and integrity.
• Develop resources and training for auditors and employers.
• Maintain proficiency through audits, field visits, and QA reviews.
• Engage with auditors, employers, and certifying partners; foster governance relationships.

Skills

CRSP or equivalent

OH&S knowledge

Audit methodology

OHS management systems

Policy and procedure development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Program Manager, Safety Audits and Certifications

Regular Full Time Professional Calgary, AB, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1224

Be a part of building a stronger, safer workforce!

As the national safety association for the oil and gas industry we advocate for worker health and safety.

Everything we do is guided by our values: trusted, responsive, collaborative, disciplined and proactive. When you join Energy Safety Canada, you are part of a team committed to getting workers home safely every day.

What is the opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Safety Audits & Certifications (SA&C), the Program Manager, SA&C, is responsible for the leadership, administration, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of Energy Safety Canada's audit and certification programs. The role provides strategic direction for program delivery, supports industry stakeholders, oversees certification integrity, and drives operational excellence through process improvement, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The Program Manager serves as a subject matter expert in audit and certification operations while leading initiatives that enhance program effectiveness, customer experience, auditor performance, and industry confidence in ESC’s safety management certification programs.

What will you do:

• Strategically prioritize and lead the planning and execution of SA&C initiatives and projects, including especially those involving business and audit process optimization, digital transformation, and system enhancements.
• Oversee and provide mentorship for the delivery, quality, compliance, and consistent application of COR, SECOR, and related certification programs while resolving complex audit and certification issues.
• Provide leadership for the development and delivery of resources and educational opportunities for auditors and employers both within the confines of the SA&C department and in conjunction with other organizations within ESC such as Industry Impact and Development and Training.
• Maintain proficiency in both auditing and audit review functions through industry field visits, employer and verification audits, and audit QA review execution.Other duties as required.
• Engage with auditors, industry employers, provincial governing bodies and other certifying partners, within existing formal governance processes as well as nurturing and maintaining informal connections with these stakeholders as well.
• Liaise with the Training department to ensure the required safety management system and audit content is incorporated into courses.
• Other duties as required

What you need to succeed:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent professional designation.
• Certificate, diploma, or post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Significant experience in occupational health and safety, safety management systems, auditing or safety program development, with knowledge and experience within provincial COR programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OHS management-system principles and audit methodology.
• Strong understanding of Canadian OHS legislation and energy-sector safety practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing or improving policies, procedures, standards, audit tools or program documentation.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid Work Model
• Excellent medical and dental benefits
• Great RRSP matching
• Generous vacation and flex days
• Employee education assistance program

Energy Safety Canada is committed to building a talented and diverse workforce which creates an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Energy Safety Canada thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.