Safety Manager

Salary Range

$75,000.00 – $90,000.00 Annually

We are seeking a hands‑on and experienced Safety Manager to take full ownership of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) across our manufacturing, distribution, and branch operations. This is a high‑impact role responsible for both designing and executing safety systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a strong, proactive safety culture across all sites. The Safety Manager is the single point of accountability for workplace safety and works closely with Operations and People & Culture to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and safe operating practices.

• Accountable for the end to end development, implementation, training and sustained adoption of all occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures across all sites, ensuring consistent application of standards through regular inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs
• Identify hazards and lead corrective and preventative actions to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance
• Lead workplace incident and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis, and ensure timely documentation and escalation of all incidents
• Ensure compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation while maintaining audit‑ready records and supporting regulatory inspections and audits

• Own and manage the organization’s first aid program across all locations, ensuring appropriate coverage, certification, and operational readiness
• Ensure compliance with all first aid certification requirements and support incident response in active operational environments

• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation activities across all operational areas
• Support operational and process changes with safety input while tracking performance trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Develop, deliver, and maintain workplace safety training programs and ensure completion of all required certifications across the organization
• Coach employees and leaders on safe work practices while promoting a strong, visible safety culture through hands‑on operational engagement

• 5+ years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety advisory within manufacturing, food production, or distribution environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Health Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, including Work Safe BC requirements, BC OHS Regulations, and applicable CSA Standards
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in safety program development, policy implementation, investigations, audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification, with coaching and mentorship capability
• Advanced First Aid (OFA Level
  3) certification and formal training in risk assessment and hazard identification

• Able to work independently across multiple sites
• Strong investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities
• High attention to detail and accountability mindset
• Able to influence without formal authority
• Comfortable working in active production and warehouse environments
• Multi‑site role with regular travel between facilities and significant time spent on production floors and warehouse environments
• Exposure to active operational settings requiring PPE and adherence to safety protocols

• Base salary range of $75,000.00 – $90,000.00. Base salary is determined through experience, skills, and qualifications
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligibility to participate in our Group Benefits Program
• Eligibility to participate in our Vacation Purchase Program
• Employee pricing on our product line‑up
• Free, on‑site parking
• A fun and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development
• A workplace filled with the aroma of coffee… all day… every day