Health and Safety Manager

1 day ago


Canada The Salvation Army in Canada Full time
About The Salvation Army in Canada

We are a diverse organization that provides services across Canada and Bermuda. Our goal is to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in our communities.

Job Summary:

This role will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health, absence management, attendance, and wellness programs for The Salvation Army in Canada. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to create a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership:
    • Develops and implements national safety programs aligned with the organization's principles and objectives, meeting provincial jurisdiction requirements.
    • Provides strategic direction and consultation to the Governing Council and Divisions regarding partnerships with Workers' Compensation Boards.
    • Makes recommendations to positively impact the safety and health culture by identifying industry best practices and changes in process or legislation.
    • Develops required training for all levels of the organization, including regulatory awareness and compliance.
    • Conducts standardized safety audits to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
    • Prepares reports for senior leadership with quantitative and qualitative information on organizational achievements, risks, and strategic planning for a healthy and safe workplace.
    • Fosters an emphasis on emerging trends, such as workplace violence, harassment claims, and mental health challenges.
    • Leads the Health, Safety, and Absence Management team.
  • Absence Management/Wellness Programs:
    • Provides strategic leadership for the implementation of an integrated absence management program, effectively managing absences due to occupational and non-occupational disabilities.
    • Oversees the analysis, integration, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of absence management processes and long-term disability programs and procedures.
    • Supports and guides absence management advisors and/or managers on complex cases, including medical accommodations, return-to-work programs, and leaves of absence.
    • Monitors and analyzes absence trends, identifying opportunities for improvement.
    • Prepares reports for senior leadership on key metrics and trends related to absence management.
    • Oversees TSA wellness programs, such as the Employee Assistance Provider, and liaises with EFAP providers to understand available resources.
    • Researches and implements mental health resources, administering them appropriately.
    • Ensures that all programs are current, relevant, and meet regulatory requirements.
    • Identifies and evaluates new initiatives and requests for interventions and educational workshops as resources permit.
    • Drives continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices in health, safety, wellness, and absence management.
  • Communication, Training, and Learning:
    • Directs the planning, development, and implementation of coordinated, efficient, and effective modular training and communication programs building awareness, mindsets, and practices required to improve overall organizational health and safety.
    • Measures and reports on the effectiveness of change programs in improving physical safety, psychological safety, reducing costs, and time off work.
    Requirements and Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a specialized area related to workplace health and safety, and environment.
    • Interacting with government agencies, such as the Ministry of Labour and Workers' Compensation Board, to resolve issues or access resources.
    • Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in health and safety and risk management.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees and management.
    • Experience with unionized environments.
    • Experience in managing decentralized, remote, and multi-site operations.
    • Thorough knowledge of all provincial regulatory requirements, legislation, and regulations across Canada and Bermuda.
    • Experience in developing and implementing an absence management program for occupation and non-occupation staff.
    Estimated Salary Range:

$122,026 - $152,532 (maximum $183,039), based on market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.



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