Supervisor, Health & Safety

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager of People and Organizational Development, the Supervisor, Health and Safety will be responsible for leading initiatives that protect our people and community. If you thrive on building relationships, fostering organizational collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of workplace health and safety management systems at the County.

In this role, you will engage with talented leaders and professionals across the organization. This role is responsible for providing knowledge, leadership, and direction to support continuous improvement of our safety culture. This includes developing and maintaining comprehensive health and safety management programs that align with regulatory standards and organizational strategic goals. You’ll lead a team of professionals, provide support and guidance to leaders and workers, and champion a culture of safety and compliance across all departments. From conducting risk assessments and managing audits to overseeing emergency response planning, your work will directly support employee well-being and contribute to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and maintain the County’s Health and Safety program and systems aligned with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and organizational goals.
• Maintain the Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implement audit action plans.
• Coach and advise senior leaders, supervisors, and employees on health and safety inquiries.
• Lead and mentor a team of Health and Safety professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Create and update safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with legislative requirements and organizational goals.
• Coordinate WCB claims, disability management, and return-to-work programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Maintain health and safety-related metrics and reports using a health and safety management system and analytics tools.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Develop corrective and preventive measures and coach leaders on implementation.
• Maintain, update, and test emergency response plans through drills and exercises.
• Work with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and promote best practices.
• Oversee the Health and Safety budget and departmental business plan goals.
• Deliver training sessions, coordinate safety-related events and implement positive safety culture initiatives throughout the organization.
• Participate in municipal emergency activations.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive occupational health and safety supervisory-level experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment
• Three years of progressively responsible experience conducting investigations and audits
• Experience maintaining Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implementing COR audit action plans. Experience working with Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) an asset
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, and code
• Proficiency in using safety management systems, software, and tools to track and report safety metrics
• Experience conducting learning and development sessions and coaching at a cross- organizational level
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract required
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to support and advise leaders
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail
• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Areas of focus may include:
• Program Development & Leadership
• Policy & Compliance
• Incident & Emergency Management
• Collaboration & Training

Additional Information

What We Offer:
The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development and learning and development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Employee Perks:
• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance
• County branded clothing allowance
• Personal fuel card with discounted price
• County campground discount
• Personal cell phone plans
• Discounted gym membership rates
• Business casual dress standard with casual Fridays

Work Schedule:
This position works Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm for 40 hours per week with some flexibility and/or additional hours to attend meetings or meet operational needs. This position will be required to participate in the department’s 24/7 on-call rotation (approximately one - two weeks per month).

Hourly Pay: $60.31 – $70.96

Closing Date: This posting will be open until a successful candidate is found.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you would like to include a cover letter, please combine your resume and cover letter as one document and upload while applying. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.