Supervisor - Health, Safety and Risk Management

Join our County team and step into a leadership role where safety comes first!

Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy, and resilient workplaces? The County of Grande Prairie is looking for a dynamic Supervisor - Health, Safety and Risk Management to lead initiatives that protect our people and our community. In this role, you’ll champion a culture of safety, guide a team of Health, Safety and Risk Advisors, and have the opportunity to implement programs that make a real impact. 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.

About the Role:

This position 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 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:

Program Development & Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Health, Safety and Risk Management (HSRM) system that contribute to departmental and organizational strategic goals.
• Coach and advise managers, supervisors, and employees on health and safety issues.
• Lead and mentor a team of HSRM professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Policy & Compliance

• Create and update safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with legislative requirements.
• 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 reporting.

Incident & Emergency Management

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Develop corrective and preventive measures and coach leaders on implementation.
• Maintain and test emergency response plans through drills and exercises.

Claims & Risk Management

• 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.

Collaboration & Training

• Work with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and promote best practices.
• Deliver training sessions and coordinate safety-related events (e.g., NAOSH Week, Safety BBQs).
• Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee and municipal emergency activations.