Safety Manager

Full-time Opportunity | 5 days/week onsite in Downtown Vancouver | $120,000 - $140,000/annum | Must hold a valid Canadian Work Visa

Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead the development and implementation of health and safety strategies across multiple waterfront employers . Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety, this role plays a critical part in advancing industry-wide safety performance, strengthening safety culture, and supporting employers in meeting regulatory and operational safety requirements.

This position involves extensive collaboration with employers, unions, regulators, and third-party service providers. The Safety Manager will also provide leadership and oversight of claims management, return-to-work (RTW), and vocational rehabilitation programs across multiple organizations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, solutions-oriented safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships while driving measurable safety outcomes.

This person will be expected to travel on-site occasionally to Prince Rupert.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership and continuous improvement across the industry by developing and embedding effective safety management systems and audit programs aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Research, develop, and implement health and safety policies and procedures in consultation with employers and union partners.
• Educate, coach, and advise employers and staff on safety best practices and regulatory obligations.
• Represent employers through participation in industry committees, working groups, and safety-related events.
• Participate in regulatory review committees and stakeholder forums related to health and safety.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, conduct impact assessments, and advise leadership and employers accordingly.
• Develop, support, and coordinate emergency preparedness and response programs , including drills and planning activities.
• Support the continued development and maturation of the safety management system at an industry training facility.
• Develop annual safety plans and budgets to support industry-wide initiatives.
• Maintain cross-departmental communication to ensure alignment on safety priorities and emerging issues.
• Collaborate with employer representatives to align safety practices, claims processes, and workforce capabilities.
• Support and guide incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are identified, implemented, and communicated.
• Identify workplace hazards and support employers in implementing effective control measures.
• Analyze safety trends and emerging risks to recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain safety performance metrics and dashboards , providing data-driven insights to employers and leadership.
• Support the development of safety training frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and operational competency needs.

Claims Management & Return to Work (RTW)

• Provide high-level guidance on claims management and RTW best practices to ensure alignment with safety objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with employers and operational representatives to support effective claims management.
• Contribute safety expertise to vocational rehabilitation discussions , including job demands analysis and worker capability assessments.
• Support coordination with third-party claims and rehabilitation service providers.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management , or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in safety leadership roles, including management responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong experience managing safety programs, RTW, vocational rehabilitation , and third-party service providers.
• In-depth understanding of Workers’ Compensation legislation , regulatory compliance, and safety management systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and safety documentation.
• Proficiency with digital safety management systems , audit platforms, or safety analytics tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including presentations and written reporting.
• Strong ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups and lead change initiatives.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.

Preferred

• Professional safety designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) .
• Operations or maintenance experience in heavy industry .
• Experience working in unionized and federally regulated environments .

Why Join

• Competitive Salary Range based on experience: $120,000 - $140,000/annum
• Opportunity to drive industry-wide safety excellence in a complex, high-impact operational environment.
• Influence safety culture across multiple employers and stakeholders.
• Work in a leadership role with broad visibility and strategic impact.
• Be part of an organization committed to collaboration, integrity, agility, courage, and continuous improvement.

NOTE: Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply directly. Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.