Manager, Occupational Health and Patient Safety

Edmonton - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 86815 - 131281

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health

Are you passionate about creating hope for children youth and families At CASA Mental Health every role contributes to our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive.
Job Details
Salary/Wage range: $85280 - $128960
Shift structure: Monday to Friday 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Edmonton CASA West
Union:exempt
FTE:1.0
Status: Temporary until March 2027
Hybrid/Multi-site

About the Role
Reporting to the Director Business Operations the Manager Occupational Health and Patient Safety (OHPS) is responsible for leading the organizations health and patient safety programs. The OHPS Manager will play a key role in establishing an organizational health and safety culture aligned with CASAs core values of community; child-centered and family-inclusive care; collaboration; inclusion diversity equity and accessibility; and outcomes-based accountability.

The Manager Occupational Health and Patient Safety will:

Lead and ensure organizational compliance with Albertas OHS legislation.
Maintain CASAs Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Ensure all health and safety program elements are maintained and aligned with best practice. This includes but is not limited to fire safety hazard assessments incidents and investigations training OHS Committee infection prevention and control and emergency preparedness.
Oversee CASAs Safety Incident Management System (SIMS) including daily operation and regulatory compliance as it relates to reporting investigations and implementation of action items.
Ensure key safety policies and procedures are reviewed and revised on an annual basis.
Respond to and manage escalated concerns and inquiries regarding workplace health and safety patient safety and infection prevention and control.
Provide leadership to the OHPS team.
Establish and maintain strong and trusting working relationships with people at all levels of the organization.
Collaborate with the People and Culture department and CASA leadership to ensure timely access to information required for WCB claims.
Implement OHPS initiatives as needed.
Ensure organizational objectives and CASAs operational plan are embedded in departmental tasks and initiatives.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in health safety and wellness for the organization.
Collaborate with all levels of leadership to implement all health and safety program elements applicable to each program service and department.
Provide subject matter expertise as a business partner to ensure legislative compliance and the development of OHPS performance metrics across the organization.
Manage relationships and act as the primary liaison with relevant external inspectors and auditors.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act Regulations and Code Requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong education instruction and presentation skills. Knowledge of adult learning principles is an asset.
Ability to build and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
Strong time management skills including the ability to prioritize competing work demands in a fast-paced and collaborative healthcare environment.
Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Eager to learn and coachable.
Demonstrated systems thinker with a keen interest in continuous improvement at micro and macro levels.

Qualifications and Experience

A post-secondary diploma in occupational health and safety or bachelors degree in occupational health health sciences nursing or epidemiology is required.
A masters degree in science or public health in environmental and/or occupational health is an asset.
Experience in a health care environment (hospital community-based or equivalent) is required.
Experience in mental health treatment setting is a strong asset.
Education in patient safety provided by a recognized Canadian organization is an asset.
3-5 years progressive experience in occupational health and/or patient safety.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well asphysical ability to perform all interventions.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 30 lbs on a regular basis.
May be required to travel and must hold a Class 5 Drivers License and have access to a vehicle.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to train in different restraints required by TCI as needed.

Your Well-Being Matters
At CASA we know a career in mental health is more than just a job its a calling. Thats why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits opportunities for growth and the support you need to rest recharge and continue making a difference.

What We Offer:

Employer-paid health and dental benefits including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2000 annually in mental health services.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

Apply today to start making a difference for Albertas children and families!

Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you please let us know at emailprotected

Closing Date: February 16 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-024

Required Experience:

Manager

A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental HealthAre you passionate about creating hope for children youth and families At CASA Mental Health every role contributes to our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive.Job DetailsSalary/Wage range: $85280 - $128960Shift structure:...

Lead and ensure organizational compliance with Albertas OHS legislation.
Maintain CASAs Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Ensure all health and safety program elements are maintained and aligned with best practice. This includes but is not limited to fire safety hazard assessments incidents and investigations training OHS Committee infection prevention and control and emergency preparedness.
Oversee CASAs Safety Incident Management System (SIMS) including daily operation and regulatory compliance as it relates to reporting investigations and implementation of action items.
Ensure key safety policies and procedures are reviewed and revised on an annual basis.
Respond to and manage escalated concerns and inquiries regarding workplace health and safety patient safety and infection prevention and control.
Provide leadership to the OHPS team.
Establish and maintain strong and trusting working relationships with people at all levels of the organization.
Collaborate with the People and Culture department and CASA leadership to ensure timely access to information required for WCB claims.
Implement OHPS initiatives as needed.
Ensure organizational objectives and CASAs operational plan are embedded in departmental tasks and initiatives.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in health safety and wellness for the organization.
Collaborate with all levels of leadership to implement all health and safety program elements applicable to each program service and department.
Provide subject matter expertise as a business partner to ensure legislative compliance and the development of OHPS performance metrics across the organization.
Manage relationships and act as the primary liaison with relevant external inspectors and auditors.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act Regulations and Code Requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong education instruction and presentation skills. Knowledge of adult learning principles is an asset.
Ability to build and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
Strong time management skills including the ability to prioritize competing work demands in a fast-paced and collaborative healthcare environment.
Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Eager to learn and coachable.
Demonstrated systems thinker with a keen interest in continuous improvement at micro and macro levels.

Qualifications and Experience

A post-secondary diploma in occupational health and safety or bachelors degree in occupational health health sciences nursing or epidemiology is required.
A masters degree in science or public health in environmental and/or occupational health is an asset.
Experience in a health care environment (hospital community-based or equivalent) is required.
Experience in mental health treatment setting is a strong asset.
Education in patient safety provided by a recognized Canadian organization is an asset.
3-5 years progressive experience in occupational health and/or patient safety.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well asphysical ability to perform all interventions.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 30 lbs on a regular basis.
May be required to travel and must hold a Class 5 Drivers License and have access to a vehicle.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to train in different restraints required by TCI as needed.

Employer-paid health and dental benefits including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2000 annually in mental health services.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.