Lead, Health & Safety - Hybrid

Location: Alberta

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary Range: SP4 Level 6 $116960 - $146200 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.

Lead Health & Safety - Hybrid

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for workplace safety and a strong understanding of occupational health and safety We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable individual to join our Health & Safety (H&S) team as the Lead Health & Safety at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). In this role reporting to the Manager you will play a key role in supporting the AERs Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Program by promoting and maintaining policies standards and procedures that ensure compliance and foster a strong safety culture. You will collaborate closely with field staff and cross-functional teams to identify and address gaps provide expert guidance on OH&S requirements and lead the integration of safety practices into daily operations. If youre driven to make a meaningful impact and lead continuous improvement efforts that protect and empower our workforce we want to hear from you!

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Support field-level safety integration by engaging directly with field teams through site visits field center visits audits and training to ensure consistent application of H&S policies and drive a proactive safety culture across all work environments.

• Lead the continuous improvement of corporate OH&S policies standards and procedures by interpreting legislation identifying program gaps and integrating safety practices into business operations through training and subject matter expertise.

• Facilitate and support AER Health & Safety Committee meetings communications decisions and follow-up on safety-related actions.

• Provide expert guidance on occupational health topics including fitness to work job demands analysis substance use in the workplace WCB claims disability management and ergonomics.

• Oversee incident management and investigations ensuring timely reporting quality assurance root cause analysis and coordination with Alberta Workplace Health and Safety and AER executives for serious incidents.

• Maintain legislative compliance through audits procedural reviews and the development of supporting OH&S documentation related to risk hazard and safety management systems including annual program audits.

What were looking for in you:

• Bachelors degree in a related field. Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certified Registered Safety Technician (CRST) and/or Certified Safety Auditor are considered assets.

• 7 to 10 years of related health and safety experience and preferably experience with OH&S legislation policies procedures.

• Strong change management abilities including excellent communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across the organization.

• Strategic mindset with robust planning expertise implementation skills and ability to lead influentially.

• Ability to adapt and problem solve for diverse complex scenarios.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

• Pre-placement Medical and a fully valid class 5 drivers license along with a positive driving record is required.

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and First Aid are required.

• This role requires approximately 50% travel typically involving field center visits across Alberta for up to 12 weeks per month on average.

• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please email . Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Great benefits from your first day of work

• Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month with a limit of two remote days per week

• Defined benefit pension plans

• Flexible benefits program options including Personal & Health spending accounts

• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AERs including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER our values of Accountability Collaboration Transparency and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture a culture where every individual regardless of race colour religion gender national origin age disability or any other legally protected factors thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion fuels innovation creating a brighter more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: July 18 2025 at midnight

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