Supervisor, Health & Safety

Reporting to the General Manager of People and Organizational Development, the Supervisor, Health and Safety 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 and safety 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 and safety management programs that align with regulatory standards and organizational strategic goals. You’ll lead a team of professionals, provide support and guidance to leaders and workers, and champion a culture of safety and compliance across all departments. From conducting risk assessments and managing audits to overseeing emergency response planning, your work will directly support employee well-being and contribute to operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and maintain the County’s Health and Safety program and systems aligned with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and organizational goals.
• Maintain the Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implement audit action plans.
• Coach and advise senior leaders, supervisors, and employees on health and safety inquiries.
• Lead and mentor a team of Health and Safety 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.
• 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.
• Work with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and promote best practices.
• Oversee the Health and Safety budget and departmental business plan goals.
• Deliver training sessions, coordinate safety-related events and implement positive safety culture initiatives throughout the organization.
• Participate in municipal emergency activations.