Safety Manager

7 days ago

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Adecco Full-time

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for leading the health, safety, and compliance strategy across a multi-site organization, ensuring the well‑being of employees.

Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000

Start Date: September 2026

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Key Priorities:

This position provides strategic leadership for the organization's safety management system, including ownership of the Certificate of Recognition and supporting the organization to and thru certifications.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and equivalent legislation in every province operates in, including Alberta's OHS Act.
  • Collaborate with the HR Manager to align safety policy with HR policy, especially around accommodation and disciplinary matters tied to safety
  • Lead regular site audits and inspections across all operating companies, tracking findings through to corrective action.
  • Lead investigations into workplace incidents and near‑misses, ensuring root cause is identified and addressed.
  • Manage workplace injury reporting and claims management with WSIB (Ontario), WCB (Alberta), and equivalent bodies in other jurisdictions as company expands.
  • Partner with the HR Manager on accommodations and return‑to‑work plans, ensuring a coordinated, compliant process
  • Establish and support active Joint Health & Safety Committees at every site, with current records and regular meetings.
  • Design and oversee company‑wide safety training and orientation programs.
  • Lead the pre‑close safety review for every acquisition, identifying urgent hazards that must be addressed on Day 1.
  • Regular travel to job sites across regions, including outdoor and active work‑site conditions.
  • Ability to complete site walkthroughs in varied conditions, including confined spaces, excavation sites, and equipment work areas, with appropriate PPE
  • Hybrid between office‑based work and frequent travel to sites across Ontario and Alberta.
  • Flexibility required to respond to incidents or urgent safety matters outside standard hours