Senior Manager of Health and Safety

Launch your career growth with Staples stores.; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail company in Richmond Hill is seeking a Senior Manager of Health and Safety to lead the development of a national strategy ensuring workplace safety across environments. This position requires 5-7 years of experience in health and safety management, with proficiency in compliance excellence and incident prevention. The role offers an associate discount, health benefits, RRSP/DPSP, and performance bonuses, contributing to a strong workplace culture. Embrace the opportunity to inspire and guide safety practices across organizational operations.

Benefits

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Health and Safety management.
• 3-5 years experience in the retail industry.
• Proven results in COR audits and ISO certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a national Health & Safety strategy.
• Drive compliance excellence in workplace safety programs.
• Champion continuous improvement in safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Relationship-building

Knowledge of workplace safety trends

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)

Job description

Some of what you will do:

The Senior Manager of Health and Safety plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the health and safety strategy across Staples Canada's Business Units. This position requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in occupational health and safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. The role is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, ensuring alignment with provincial and federal legislation, and driving continuous improvement in safety practices across diverse environments—including retail stores, warehouses, corporate and delivery operations. Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills are essential to influence stakeholders, support incident prevention and investigation, and promote a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.

Specifically, You Will:

• Lead the development and execution of a national Health & Safety strategy, shaping policies and programs across retail, warehouse, delivery, and corporate environments.
• Drive compliance excellence by overseeing COR audits, ISO certifications, and provincial safety programs, positioning Staples as an industry leader in workplace safety.
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, influencing senior leadership and guiding teams on legislative requirements, risk mitigation, and best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement through incident prevention, investigation analysis, and proactive engagement with governing bodies and Ministry of Labour.
• Own critical programs such as Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Fleet Safety, ensuring safe operations across all business units.
• Play a key role in business continuity planning and executive committees, contributing to strategic decisions that impact national operations.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships while leading cross-functional initiatives to promote a strong safety culture and deliver measurable results.

Some of what you need:

• Certified Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP) and /or Canadian Health and Safety Consultant designation (CHSC) is recommended.
• University Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in Health and Safety management with some experience in designing and implementing return-to-work programs.
• 3-5 years experience in the retail industry
• Proven results in participation in various provincial COR audits and ISO certifications
• Multi-province workers compensation board and Provincial Enforcement experience.
• Proven management experience and a track record for driving quality and innovation to deliver results
• Proven ability to plan and implement change
• Proven ability to liaise with and build-effective working relationships with various business partners in forging and managing collaborative strategic relationships and partnerships both internally and with external providers.
• Have extensive knowledge of current and emerging workplace trends and knowledge of national occupational health and safety legislation.
• Understand policy and program development and implementation.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering multi site, national Health and Safety Programs.

Some of what you will get:

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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About Us

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

• Job Identification 57427
• Job Category Retail Operations & Services
• Locations 6 Staples Ave, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4W3, CA