Senior Manager, Occupational Health and Safety (Quebec City)

The Role

Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy, and respectful workplaces? We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) to lead the development and delivery of programs that protect employee well‑being and ensure compliance with federal legislation.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for OHS across the organization, including policies, programs, training and reporting. You will oversee incident management and investigations, support a culture of prevention and psychological safety, and collaborate with leaders and health and safety committees to drive continuous improvement.

As a trusted advisor, you will analyze trends, provide insights to senior leadership, and lead corporate reporting and compliance activities. If you are a collaborative and forward‑thinking leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources, Public Administration, Science or a related field, AND some years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• OR
• College diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources, Public Administration, Science or a related field, AND several years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• AND
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), an asset

Experience

• In project management
• In personnel administration
• In leading enterprise‑wide OHS or compliance programs
• In developing and implementing governance, monitoring and reporting frameworks for regulatory compliance
• In advising senior leaders on legislative risk, compliance gaps and mitigation strategies
• In integrating OHS with related program areas (i.e. disability management, workplace violence prevention, emergency management)
• In managing complex or high‑risk cases, including investigations, return‑to‑work and duty to accommodate
• In leading audits, evaluations or external reviews and responding to regulatory bodies

Competencies

• Client focus
• Organizational knowledge
• Communication
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Leadership

Language Requirements

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

Oral: Advanced

Benefits

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of qualified association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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Other Information

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

START DATE 13 July 2026

Inclusion and Accommodation

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.