Occupational Health & Safety and Return to Work Program Manager

Occupational Health & Safety and Return to Work Program Manager

Competition Number 2026-22

The District of Central Saanich, located on the Saanich Peninsula of Southern Vancouver Island enjoys the reputation of being among the best locations in Canada to work, live and play. Central Saanich is bounded on both the east and west by ocean and is known for its scenic rolling countryside and bounty of farms. This community of 18,000 residents has a vibrant, small village character and includes the Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations; and it is central to all amenities of the Greater Victoria area.

When you help run a dynamic community, no two days ever feel the same. As part of a growing but tight-knit team, you will have the ability to bring your ideas to the table and influence the organization and the community. Our team is highly collaborative, loves to laugh, is customer service focused, and is dedicated to the fantastic community we serve.

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JOB OVERVIEW
The Manager, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and Return to Work Programs plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety and wellness across the District. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources & Organizational Development, this role leads the development and implementation of proactive health and safety strategies, ensures compliance with legislation, and supports employees through effective disability management and return-to-work programs. This is a collaborative, hands-on position that directly impacts employee well-being and organizational resilience. The incumbent works with all District departments and operations, including the Fire Department and some support to Central Saanich Police Services. 

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, collaborative team player who is committed to strengthening the District’s safety culture. They will possess Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a corporate health and safety role including overseeing disability management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Additionally, the incumbent will hold a professional certification/designation in occupational health and safety or occupational hygiene such as CRSP, CSP, ROH designation or equivalent.

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At the District of Central Saanich we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment where collaboration and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. Please reach out to us If you need an accessibility requirement for any part of the hiring process.

The salary for this full time, Monday to Friday position is $95,960.00- $104,860.00 (2026 rates). Interested candidates are invited to apply via or by submitting their resume and covering letter, quoting the above competition number to View email address on civicjobs.ca by 4:00 pm on September 10, 2026 .

We appreciate your application and interest in working with us; however, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to each application and only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.