Manager - Health, Safety and Wellness

The Organization

The City of Leduc is one of Alberta's fastest-growing municipalities, located at a major transportation hub connecting the QEII Highway, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Edmonton International Airport. Home to almost 40,000 residents, Leduc continues to grow and evolve, supported by a diverse workforce of approximately 600 employees. Staff deliver a broad range of municipal programs and services—from frontline operations and emergency services to engineering, finance, recreation, and community development—reflecting the complexity and scope of the City's work.

For more information about the City of Leduc, please visit their website.

Mandate

Reporting to the Director, Employee Services, the Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness provides strategic leadership in building a healthy, safe, and people-centred workplace. Aligned with the City of Leduc's People Strategy & Plan, especially the
Thrive Together
pillar, the Manager oversees the City's Health and Safety Management System, and Wellness Program. This role guides a blended service delivery model that balances technical excellence with responsive, relationship-focused support for employees and leaders across the organization.

As a key member of the Employee Services leadership team, the Manager champions a workplace where employees are physically and psychologically safe, valued, and empowered to succeed. The role strengthens cross-departmental relationships, embeds proactive risk management into everyday operations, and advances holistic wellbeing through accessible programs, resources, and tools. This leadership is essential to delivering the "City of Leduc experience" that enables employees to thrive, celebrate, and grow.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with exceptional people-centred leadership to model best practices, build team capability, and drive meaningful, sustained improvement. They will play an influential role in shaping culture, elevating service delivery, and leading the organization's transformation toward a more resilient, engaged, and wellness-focused workplace—bringing the commitments of the
Thrive Together
pillar to life.

Key Accountabilities

People Leadership

• Contribute to the overall leadership of the Employee Services department by ensuring alignment of structure, process, competencies, and culture across programs and initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of health, safety, and wellness specialists to build capability, strengthen engagement, and deliver high-quality services.
• Foster an inclusive, open, and high-performance environment grounded in trust, accountability, and psychological safety.
• Serve as a working manager by being directly responsible for leading an assigned Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) portfolio, demonstrating hands-on expertise and modelling best practices.

Client Services & Relationship Building

• Provide expert advice and guidance on health, safety, and wellness matters, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation and alignment with leading practices.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with departments, unions, regulators, and external partners to support effective, timely resolution of issues and shared safety outcomes.
• Lead and/or coordinate serious incident investigations to ensure timely reporting, risk mitigation, and compliant follow-up actions.
• Support leaders in building confidence and accountability for health, safety, and wellness within their teams.

Operational Excellence

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City's Occupational Health and Safety Management System, with a focus on proactive, prevention-based program elements.
• Champion psychological health and safety by integrating the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety into programs, tools, and workplace practices.
• Develop and maintain clear performance measures to monitor program effectiveness, compliance, and progress toward People Strategy outcomes.
• Integrate safety and wellness considerations into day-to-day operations through practical tools, training, and resources for employees and leaders.

Program Design & Delivery

• Design and co-develop modernized health, safety, and wellness administrative directives, procedures, and employee programs that meet organizational needs today and into the future.
• Partner with departments and functional experts to deliver coordinated services and solutions that reflect operational realities and support organizational goals.
• Build external networks with municipalities, associations, post-secondary institutions, and government bodies to learn from best practices, identify trends, and bring innovative ideas into the organization.
• Advance initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, proactive safety culture, and cross-functional collaboration, in alignment with the People Strategy.

Abilities Management

• Oversee occupational and non-occupational injury and illness management, ensuring clear processes for timely investigation, claim handling, return-to-work planning, and case documentation.
• Strengthen organizational capacity for disability management by aligning programs with legislative requirements, best practices, and employee wellbeing.
• Monitor program effectiveness, including cost-containment strategies, deductible levels, and trends, to support informed decision-making.

Compliance, Legislation & Best Practices

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OHS, WCB, disability management, and related legislation to ensure ongoing compliance and operational readiness.
• Participate in relevant professional associations (e.g., AMHSA, HSPC) and maintain strong relationships with regulators and industry peers.
• Communicate legislative updates, recommend policy or program enhancements, and ensure leaders understand their responsibilities and requirements.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with a specialization in a related field. Equivalencies can be considered.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation required.
• Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation would be beneficial.
• Certified AMHSA Peer Auditor.
• Specific training in Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, Incident Investigation or HSW related areas are assets.
• Professional certifications/licenses may include Canadian Risk Management (CRM) if not part of an equivalency.
• Membership with the designation-granting body where applicable.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and vehicle required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years in health, safety, and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible leadership experience (people and high-profile projects).
• Experience with the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Demonstrated success leading corporate health, safety, and wellness programs, including strategy, performance metrics, and compliance.
• Proven ability to drive execution and achieve business results.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations, collective agreements, etc.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of Alberta OHS and WCB legislation, reporting systems, and claims management.
• Skilled in developing policies, standards, and practices; experienced in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety/learning systems (e.g., Intelex and HRIS); municipal or public sector experience preferred.
• Exceptional ability in establishing and managing relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration capabilities and ability to engage others to work towards a shared vision and common goals.
• Demonstrated thought leadership, strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The City of Leduc is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence. The City of Leduc welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity excites you, please send an application package, including your resume and cover letter, to In the subject line of your email, please include the organization's name and the position title.