Health & Safety Lead

The Opportunity

DeVry Greenhouses is looking for a proactive and hands‑on Health & Safety Lead to join our People & Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating safe, healthy workplaces and wants to take ownership of programs that directly impact employee well‑being across our operations in BC, Alberta, and Michigan.

In this role, you will lead and evolve our Health & Safety program by driving compliance, improving systems and processes, supporting injury prevention initiatives, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the organization. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being present in operations, collaborating with teams, and making a meaningful impact every day.

At DeVry Greenhouses, we are passionate about cultivating excellence, in our plants, our people, and our practices. As a family‑owned greenhouse and nursery operation, we take pride in our values, our teamwork, and our commitment to growing both the business and the people within it.

People & Culture plays a key role in bringing these values to life, and this passion helps ensure they are reflected consistently in how we support, guide, and engage our teams.

• Lead and continuously improve Health & Safety programs, policies, and procedures across multiple operations
• Partner with leadership teams to support annual safety initiatives and organizational goals
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations including WorkSafeBC, Alberta OHS/WCB, and MIOSHA requirements
• Support COR certification activities, audits, inspections, and ongoing compliance efforts
• Stay current on legislative updates and industry best practices

• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments in greenhouse and operational environments
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
  
  Support return-to-work and injury management processes in a safe and supportive manner
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to incidents, inspections, and audits

• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs including WHMIS, PPE, and safe work practices
• Support emergency preparedness and first aid readiness across sites
• Co-chair Joint Health & Safety Committees and follow up on action items
• Promote employee participation and engagement in safety initiatives

• 3+ years of experience in a Health & Safety role
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or similar operational environments is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC and Alberta OHS regulations
• Experience with COR certification and audit processes
• Intermediate First Aid certification
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Positive attitude with a strong commitment to safety and employee well‑being

• Competitive compensation based on education, experience, and performance
• Hourly wage range of $26–$30/hour
• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful initiatives and continuous improvement
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Take the lead in evolving Health & Safety across multiple locations while working alongside a supportive, collaborative team. You’ll have the opportunity to build stronger systems, improve processes, and create lasting impact across the organization.

Chilliwack, BC (in‑person), with travel across BC, AB and MI as required.