Health and Safety Manager

TITLE
:
Health and Safety Manager

DEPARTMENT
:
Human Resources

REPORTS TO
:
Director, Human Resources

SALARY RANGE: $93,815 - $117,268

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Health and Safety Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the District's Occupational Health and Safety Program. The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of health and safety policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives that promote a safe and healthy work environment and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.

The Health and Safety Manager serves as the District's subject matter expert on occupational health and safety matters, providing leadership, consultation, coaching, and guidance to school and site-based administrators, managers, supervisors, employees, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, and union representatives. The position is responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture through risk management, education, incident prevention, program development, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

The Health and Safety Manager works collaboratively across the organization to identify emerging risks, establish measurable safety objectives, support organizational priorities, and promote workplace health and safety excellence throughout the District.

• Develop, implement, and monitor the District's long-term Occupational Health and Safety Strategy in alignment with organizational priorities
• Lead the strategy, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the District's Occupational Health and Safety Management System, including achievement and maintenance of Certificate of Recognition (COR) certification
• Develop annual health and safety work plans, objectives, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives that support a proactive safety culture.
• Identify and collaborate on emerging trends in workplace accidents, while working with HR to develop seasonal workplace safety directives to engage and educate employees on how to maintain their safety
• Analyze injury, incident, inspection, absenteeism, and claims data to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead organizational health and safety initiatives aligned with District strategic priorities
• Ensure health and safety considerations are integrated into operational planning, project planning, emergency preparedness, and organizational initiatives
• Accountable for the development, implementation, coordination, administration and evaluation of health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for all aspects of occupational health and safety, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations
• Serves as the District's primary resource and subject matter expert for workplace health and safety inquiries and concerns
• Provide professional advice, guidance, and technical expertise on occupational health and safety matters to administrators, supervisors, and employees
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership regarding occupational health and safety risks, legislative changes, and emerging industry best practices
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and updates regarding health and safety performance, compliance, and risk management to senior leadership
• Manage health and safety budgets and external service providers, where applicable
• Chair the District Health and Safety Committee and collaborate with exempt staff, union representatives, and Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members to promote a positive safety culture throughout the District
• Liaise with all school- and site-based Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees to ensure they fulfill their legislated responsibilities under the Workers Compensation Act
• Foster collaborative relationships with employees, administrators, unions, and other stakeholders to support workplace health and safety initiatives
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources and other departments in support of organizational goals and employee well-being
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver occupational health and safety training, education, and awareness programs
• Coordinate mandatory health and safety training and compliance requirements
• Support principals, vice-principals, managers, supervisors, and committee members through education, coaching, and guidance regarding their health and…