Manager, Safety

THE ORGANIZATION

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry with a strong track record of success, is hiring a Manager, Safety. This organization is highly established and has a strong reputation in the market.

As this is a confidential search, details on the organization will be released only to those short-listed for the opportunity.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Manager, Safety will report to the Director and work out of the manufacturing facility in a Northern rural location within Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and ensuring our client maintains compliance with provincial and federal legislation, emergency response requirements, and safety protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Program Management & Compliance

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, systems, and processes across the organization.
• Monitor compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures, guiding leaders and employees.
• Conduct regulatory scanning and communicate emerging safety requirements and compliance obligations.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and take action to address non-compliance, trends, and areas for improvement.

Risk Management, Audits & Investigations

• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety program reviews to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and provide recommendations to improve safety performance.
• Lead internal safety management system audits and track corrective actions to completion.

Leadership Support & Safety Culture

• Coach and support leaders on safety systems, processes, and regulatory requirements to strengthen safety accountability across the organization.
• Promote safe work practices and foster a proactive safety culture through hazard identification, incident learning, and continuous improvement.
• Identify safety training needs and support the development and delivery of safety training programs.
• Drive consistency of safety systems and best practices across the organization to enhance compliance and capability.

Emergency & Contractor Safety Management

• Oversee contractor safety pre-qualification processes and monitor contractor compliance with organizational safety requirements.
• Maintain and support the organization's Emergency Management System, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to minimize risk exposure and strengthen workplace safety performance.

FIRST YEAR – MEASURES OF SUCCESS

1. Build credibility and strong relationships across the business.
2. Strengthen critical risk management and safety governance processes.
3. Demonstrate measurable improvements in both safety culture and operational safety performance.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Given the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, the successful candidate must possess the following education, experience, and competencies:

Education

• University degree in a related field (Occupational Health & Safety and/or Emergency Response) is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience, including a related diploma and significant relevant experience, will be considered.
• Occupational Health & Safety certification is considered an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered a strong asset.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive safety experience, including strong knowledge of Alberta WCB and Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing safety and security programs within a manufacturing, industrial, or resource-based environment is required.
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety audits, contractor safety management, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Experience in monitoring safety performance metrics, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions to improve organizational safety outcomes.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, company standards, and critical risk controls.

Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Alberta OH&S legislation, WCB requirements, emergency response planning, fire code regulations, and industrial hygiene principles.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish credibility and effectively influence, coach, and collaborate with leaders, employees, contractors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risk, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions. Has demonstrated improvement in critical risk management and Golden Rule compliance.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Organization & Prioritization: Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate competing demands, and collaboratively resolve conflict. Has demonstrated the ability to provide timely, high-quality incident investigations, corrective actions, and learning reviews.
• Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing operational requirements, with the ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed to support the business.

Personal Profile

• Relationship Builder: Establishes trust and credibility through strong partnerships and collaborative working relationships across all levels of the organization and with external contractors.
• Thoughtful Decision-Maker: Takes a measured and deliberate approach to decision-making, gathering information and assessing risks before acting.
• Communicator: Maintains open, transparent, and proactive communication, ensuring stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and aligned.
• People Developer: Invests and provides coaching and mentoring to team members while building leadership capability and high-performing teams.
• Continuous Improver: Identifies opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and ways of working to improve safety performance and operational effectiveness.
• Influencer: Leads through collaboration, support, and accountability, using a coaching-oriented approach to drive engagement and results.
• Performance-Oriented: Understands the importance of KPIs and data-driven decision-making, using metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement.

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• Culture Champion: Recognizes the importance of culture and actively contributes to a positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment.
• Leadership: Leads and develops a team while creating consistency in safety processes and expectations within the organization, while providing positive feedback and credibility with operational leaders and front-line teams.

COMPENSATION

An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.

LOCATION

Athabasca, Alberta with a relocation supported.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard work hours with this role requiring some flexibility in work hours and some travel commitments.

HOW TO APPLY

For the opportunity to join our client in the role of Manager, Safety please email your resume to DreamBig@profoundtalent.com referencing Position ID # ALNO-348622.

Should you have an inquiry regarding this position, please contact Craig Edhart at 587-200-0114 ext. 106 or Max Frank at 587-200-0114 ext.102.

For further information on ProFound Talent Inc. please visit: www.profoundtalent.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ProFound Talent is a woman owned and operated business, recognized and certified by Women Business Enterprise (WBE). We pride ourselves in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in our recruitment processes and in our work environment, where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to which you may confidentially share your accommodation needs at time of application. We will adjust our processes to ensure you have an inclusive, fair, and respectful experience that allows you to represent yourself in your unique and most authentic way.

* We thank all applicants for your submissions, however only candidates being considered for this role will be contacted. *