Supervisor Health, Safety, and Risk Management

Reporting to the General Manager of People and Organizational Development, the Supervisor, Health, Safety and Risk Management will be responsible for leading initiatives that protect our people and community. If you thrive on building relationships, fostering organizational collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of workplace health, safety and risk management systems at the County.

In this role, you will engage with talented leaders and professionals across the organization. This role is responsible for providing knowledge, leadership, and direction to support continuous improvement of our safety culture. This includes developing and maintaining comprehensive health, safety, and risk management programs that align with regulatory standards and organizational strategic goals. You’ll lead a team of professionals, provide support and guidance to managers and staff, and champion a culture of safety and compliance across all departments.

From conducting risk assessments and managing audits to overseeing emergency response planning and insurance programs, your work will directly support employee well-being and contribute to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Health, Safety, and Risk Management (HSRM) system that supports departmental and organizational strategic goals.
• Maintain the Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implement audit action plans.
• Oversee contributions to the County’s strategic business plan goals.
• Coach and advise managers, supervisors, and employees on health, safety, and risk inquiries.
• Lead and mentor a team of HSRM professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Create and update safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with legislative requirements and organizational goals.
• Coordinate WCB claims, disability management, and return-to-work programs.
• Oversee contractor and vendor management programs in collaboration with other impacted departments.
• Ensure compliance with insurance programs, policy renewals, and audit requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Maintain health- and safety-related metrics and reports using a health and safety management system and analytics tools.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Develop corrective and preventive measures and coach leaders on implementation.
• Maintain, update, and test emergency response plans through drills and exercises.
• Administer insurance claims and liaise with insurers and adjusters.
• Monitor insurance coverage for County assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Act as liaison for non-profit community groups under the County insurance umbrella.
• Work with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and promote best practices.
• Oversee the Health, Safety, and Risk Management budget and departmental business plan goals.
• Deliver training sessions, coordinate safety-related events (e.g., NAOSH Week, Safety BBQs) and implement positive safety culture initiatives throughout the organization.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee activities and municipal emergency activations.

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive health, safety, and risk management supervisory-level experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment
• Three years of progressively responsible experience conducting investigations and audits
• Experience maintaining Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implementing COR audit action plans. Experience working with Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred
• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation or Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation considered an asset
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, and code
• Proficiency in using safety management systems, software, and tools to track and report safety metrics
• Experience conducting…