Safety and Training Specialist

The Salvation Army has served people for more than 130 years in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church, we help more than 2 million people each year by providing essentials such as food, clothing, shelter and support for people facing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continuously adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship, welcoming people from all backgrounds.

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

This position uniquely integrates safety and training management for employees under the Community Relations department. It plays a key role in implementing and overseeing safety protocols across 3 campuses and 8 buildings within Community Services (Calgary), and manages ministry unit training (both in‑person and online) through the learning management system.

• On‑Site Safety Coordination
  • Collaborates with management and the Joint Occupational Health and Safety to identify health and safety issues and makes recommendations in a timely manner.
  • Assists with timely health and safety inspection reports; drafts final reports and coordinates presentation to the Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee, tracks inspections and corrective actions.
  • Coordinates and provides administrative support in fire and emergency procedures with hands‑on training to fire wardens and offers guidance to ministry unit managers.
  • Ensures all first aid equipment inspections and supplies are up‑to‑date; orders, manages and distributes first aid supplies.
  • Assists managers with identifying required personal protective equipment, vendors and training.
  • Assists managers and the Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee with preparing and updating hazard assessment and control measures documents.
  • Develops and updates Workplace Violence Prevention Plans with management.
  • Assists with preparation, distribution and maintenance of local emergency evacuation plans and diagrams.
  • Assists with emergency evacuation drills and analyzes of evacuation reports.
  • Completes investigations of all injuries, accidents and near misses; prepares reports and recommends corrective actions.
  • Coordinates health and safety events such as NAOSH week.
  • Liaises with equipment vendors, inspectors and authorities such as Alberta Health Services and Fire Department.
• Safety Policies and Training
  • Works closely with the Director of Facilities to assist in updating safety policies and procedures.
  • Keeps policies up‑to‑date and distributes them accordingly.
  • Interprets relevant statutes and makes recommendations to maintain compliance.
  • Develops safe work procedures, safety reports, and maintains records.
  • Conducts health and safety training and orientation for employees, volunteers and students.
  • Assists supervisors with tracking job safety training.
  • Is an active member of the CS(C) Health & Safety Committee and ensures training requirements are met.
• Documentation, Reporting and Statistical Analysis
  • Supports supervisors in investigating and maintaining records of workplace incidents.
  • Assists in completing The Salvation Army e‑Claims process.
  • Compiles and analyzes safety statistics for hazard identification and monitoring.
  • Prepares and presents various safety reports to management.
  • Ensures all documentation and forms are updated and available on site.
  • Actively participates in the Joint Workplace Occupational Safety Committee.
  • Other work‑related duties as assigned.
• Community Relations Support and Training
  • Provides administrative support for the learning management system for all new hires and employees.
  • Delivers hands‑on local training for the Ministry Unit as required.
  • Offers backup support for new‑hire packages and related items.
  • Collaborates with the team to incorporate safety perspectives into community/program events.
  • Acts as safety representative at off‑site community/program events when needed.
  • Assists with on‑site special projects and events.
  • Provides support with related duties as assigned by the…