Health and Safety Manager

My client is a 100% Indigenousowned purposedriven consultancy specializing in environmental archaeological forestry and safety services across western Canada. Committed to meaningful work that supports land stewardship community empowerment and personal growth they offer an opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic team.

Their culture is valuesdriven positive and collaborative. They foster an environment where every contribution matters whether youre an experienced professional or an emerging leader. If youre looking to build a career where your work creates lasting impact this could be the opportunity for you.

As Health & Safety Manager you will lead the development execution and continuous improvement HSE programs. Youll drive a proactive safety culture ensure regulatory excellence and help shape a highperforming safetyfirst workforce aligned with our values of land protection respect and community wellbeing. This is not just a compliance role its about creating engagement strengthening systems mentoring future leaders and contributing to the sustainable growth of my clients company.

Remote / WFH / Hybrid:Hybrid or inoffice

Travel: Minimal officebased role

Salary: $80k $90k plus health benefits RRSP matching annual bonuses (The final salary will reflect the qualifications relevant experience expertise and professional designations that each candidate brings to the role. Individuals who offer additional strengths or bring exceptional value to the team will be considered for compensation beyond the stated range as our client recognizes and rewards unique contributions.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Elevate Safety Culture: Foster a workplace where safety is fully integrated into daily actions decisionmaking and team leadership.
• Achieve High Compliance: Maintain or exceed compliance with WorkSafeBC SAFE Certification and COR Audit standards.
• Strengthen Internal Systems: Optimize the online safety management system for full user adoption across offices and field staff.
• Develop Future Leaders: Coach and mentor your direct report (Safety & Training Coordinator) and aspiring HSE professionals.
• Enhance Emergency Preparedness: Streamline and test Emergency Response procedures across locations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify risks track key metrics and recommend pragmatic safety solutions that drive real results.
• Deliver Strategic Reporting: Provide leadership with clear actionable safety performance updates and trend analyses.

As a Health & Safety Manager you will:

• Design implement and continuously improve HSE management systems policies and standards.
• Lead accident/incident investigations oversee WCB claims and manage returntowork programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams providing technical safety expertise and practical advice.
• Manage the Emergency Response Team and related protocols.
• Lead JOHSC activities monthly safety meetings and site audits/inspections.
• Own the development rollout and tracking of internal HSE training programs.
• Monitor performance analyze data trends and prepare regular safety performance reports.
• Support industry certification programs (e.g. SAFE COR Avetta ISN).
• Promote celebrate and embed a culture of Zero Harm across all levels of the organization.

• 510 years experience in Health & Safety leadership (consulting environmental land management or resource sectors preferred).
• NCSO Certification required; CRSP designation highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC COR SAFE and other regulatory frameworks.
• Proven success building or improving HSE programs in a dynamic multisite environment.
• A leadership style that is proactive approachable and solutionsfocused.
• Excellent communication coaching and change management skills.
• Solid analytical ability and confidence preparing reports for executive leadership.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License