Employment Opportunity:  Town of Bonnyville  – Corporate Health and Safety Manager 

The Town of Bonnyville seeks an individual to work within a team-oriented organization to undertake the Corporate Health and Safety Manager role. The Town of Bonnyville is located in the growing northeast region of Alberta.  

The Corporate Health and Safety Manager position reports to the General Manager of  Planning and Community Services. The Corporate Health and Safety Manager interacts with all town departments, and their primary function is to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, and code. A vital responsibility of the Corporate Health and  Safety Manager is to conduct regular inspections of the work sites and verify that the safety protocols are being followed. The manager will also provide guidance and training to the staff on preventing accidents and injuries and report any issues or incidents to senior management.  The manager will work closely with the team to ensure safety standards are met and maintained. The Corporate Health and Safety Manager will prepare, develop, and administer programs to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors to facilities owned and operated by the Town of Bonnyville. The Corporate Health and Safety Manager will ensure facility compliance with health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures and perform a  variety of tasks related to the assigned area of responsibility. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Review, understand, and ensure that the Town Health and Safety Environmental Program is being followed.  
• Coordinate and conduct audits for COR purposes. 
• Conducts new hire safety orientations. 
• Perform hazard identifications and assessments and ensured all staff adhered to the OH&S Act, Regulations, Code, and WCB Case Management. 
• Processes accident/incident investigation documentation and initiates WCB paperwork with the HR department, as needed. 
• Conduct regular inspections of the work sites and verify that the safety protocols are being followed. 
• Maintains safety training records for staff and tracks certification and required recertification dates in conjunction with the HR Department. 
• Provides recommendations for relevant safety training for employees, tracks their competencies, and ensures employee files are updated to support the respective departments. 
• Advises management in determining solutions and policies to address health and safety issues; recommends internal health and safety rules, policies, and guidelines, working with staff and other OH&S governing bodies. 
• Evaluate and review operating procedures and safety precautions to minimize the potential for accident, injury, or illness. 
• Prepares training manuals and outlines; implements approved rules, policies, and guidelines. 
• Maintains an inventory of required Personal Protective Equipment for facilities and equipment owned by the Town of Bonnyville and records, distributes, and ensures proper use by employees of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

DM#: 206652 

Qualifications/ Education/ Experience: 

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive safety experience in an occupational health and safety setting with preference to a municipal environment. This experience should include fieldwork and the proven ability to organize and maintain their department for auditing purposes. 
• Post-secondary education with completion of a recognized OH&S Management  Certificate or Diploma Program (other equivalent combinations of education and work experience may be considered). 
• Alberta Municipal Health and Safety certification, National Construction Safety Officer  (NCSO) and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation is required. • Excellent time management, organization and written/oral skills will be required. • Interpersonal skills to work with staff the public and interaction with Council will be required. 
• Current H2S, St. John Ambulance First Aid/CPR, WHMIS Train the Trainer, TDG Train the Trainer and Confined Space Entry Training.  
• Possession and maintenance of an applicable valid driver’s license with a current driver abstract. 
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of the Provincial Health and Safety Act,  Regulations, and Code. 
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. 
• Experience in a municipal setting would be beneficial. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and  Publisher. 

The Town of Bonnyville offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package. 

Closing Date: Friday, December 1, 2023 

 

Apply to:  

Town of Bonnyville 

HR Department 

Postal Bag 1006, 4917 49th Avenue 

Bonnyville AB T9N 2J7 or Email: hr@town.bonnyville.ab.ca 

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.