Safety Manager

J.D. Irving; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated forest products company in Canada seeks a Safety Manager for its Irving Paper Limited division in Saint John. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, along with 10+ years of progressive safety experience. The successful candidate will coach staff on safety practices, conduct audits, and provide guidance on safety standards. This full-time position offers a day shift, focusing on maintaining and improving safety systems within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive safety experience is required.
• Excellent communicator with strong relationship skills.
• Ability to influence and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor on technical safety knowledge.
• Conduct Safety Management System Audits.
• Provide guidance on safety standards and practices.
• Review investigations and provide coaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk Management

Safety Management Systems

Process improvement

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Intelex

ISN

Job description

Who We Are:
Our team operates in a highly technical, fast paced, competitive business and is part of an integrated forest products value chain under J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI). Our goal is to play an integrated role in sustainably transforming our renewable forest resources into value-added products for today's consumer markets.

We are not just invested in forest products; we are invested in people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and thrive.

We are currently looking foraSafety Managerfor Irving Paper Limited located in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Coach and mentor on technical safety knowledge areas.

Safety Management System Auditing to ensure program standards are maintained.

Trainer for various safety related programs.

Coach supervisors / managers on Risk Management.

Provide guidance to management on safety standards & best practices.

Audit Safety Programs to ensure standards are met.

Review investigations and corrective actions and provide coaching for improvements.

Continuous improvement of the safety systems.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent would be considered an asset.

CRSP or working toward designation.

Years of Experience Required: 10+ years progressive safety experience.

Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships both with and among team members.

Ability to work as an influencer within a team environment.

Strong process improvement and change management mindset.

Proficiency in MS Office.

Knowledge in Intelex and ISN would be considered an asset.

Advanced Investigation Training would be considered an asset.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7280
• Job Category Legal, Compliance & Audit
• Posting Date 12/12/2025, 07:48 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 435 Bayside Drive, Saint John, NB, E2L 4K9, CA