Safety and Health Manager

**ABOUT US**

Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community. Turning Leaf’s support is customized to every individual’s needs and risk level. We offer crisis-intervention and treatment services, community support, day program services, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.
- **We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers of 2025. This honour distinguishes Turning Leaf as a leader in our industry, and as one of the top places to work in the province.**_

**WHO WE SUPPORT**

The participants of our programs are often deeply impacted by their circumstances which can become barriers to living safely and independently in the community. Trauma, homelessness, poverty, addictions, discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigmas, and lack of access to resources are some of the barriers our participants face every day.

**MAKE AN IMPACT**

Being a part of the Turning Leaf team means you will have the opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on people’s lives every day. The work is challenging in all the best ways and deeply rewarding. Many of our employees say they have found their life’s purpose while working here.

Turning Leaf provides ongoing, meaningful training to ensure we remain an industry leader and that our employees have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers. We are an organization that pledges to uphold a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, compassion, and respect.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Safety and Health Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that all Turning Leaf locations, programs, and homes across Manitoba and Saskatchewan comply with applicable safety regulations and licensing requirements. This position is focused on accident and injury prevention through proactive identification, safety training, and the development and implementation of comprehensive safety and health programs. The manager promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement by collaborating with management and Safety and Health Committee, maintaining detailed safety records, liaising with external regulatory bodies, and advising leadership on safety and health policies, emergency preparedness, and fire safety. The role supports a safe environment for staff and participants through education, inspections, and risk mitigation strategies.

**The Safety and Health Manager reports to**:
The Chief Administrative Officer, who serves as the primary manager for this position, will provide administrative oversight, final approval for all safety-related plans, initiatives, policies, and procedures, and ensures agency-wide compliance and documentation standards are met.

The role also involves functional collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer of Intensive Home Support (IHS) and Community-Based Treatment (CBT) to support licensing requirements, safety implementation within programs and homes, conduct risk assessments, and tailor training to operational needs.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum of 3 years in a safety and health related role.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA (or equivalent) regulations and workplace safety standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong reporting and administration ability.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop effective safety plans
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry Checks (no older than three months).
- Valid class 5F driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle. Must be able to travel throughout Turningleaf locations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Three employment references.

**QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS**

Turning Leaf’s Clinical Case Supervisor for Community-Based Treatment must be able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and providing Turning Leaf’s person-centered supports.

Additional required attributes include:

- Strong attention to detail, organization, task tracking and follow up.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a professional and timely manner.
- Self-starter and proactive approach in resolving problems and issues. Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to write detailed reports.
- Extensive knowledge of intellectual disabilities, mental health disorders and addictions
- Ability to incorporate clinical literature pertaining to the population into practical approaches with participants and the ability to analyze and interpret data