Occupational Health and Safety Supervisor

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Occupational Health and Safety Supervisor (“OHS Supervisor”) is a vital member of our client’s team and provides support to various department managers and staff as directed. The OHS Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that employers and employees comply with safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are implemented and followed. They advise on corrective actions and facilitate change to improve the health and safety culture. This role requires a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills to positively engage with staff, suppliers, consultants, contractors, and government officials.

Supervision Received: Reports to our client’s Executive Director of Employee and Administrative Services.

Supervision Exercised: None.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Inspect places of employment to detect unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.
2. Examine work environments, machinery, and equipment to ensure compliance with government safety standards, either routinely or in response to complaints or incidents.
3. Investigate complaints related to health and safety by interviewing supervisors and employees to gather relevant information.
4. Assess unsafe conditions based on factors such as potential injury severity, likelihood of recurrence, employer history, and compliance efforts.
5. Investigate health and safety concerns including chemical spills, disease outbreaks, poisonings, and workplace accidents.
6. Review and respond to work refusal situations involving perceived or actual danger.
7. Document findings and note any violations of applicable safety codes or legislation.
8. Ensure that all equipment, materials, and processes do not present a hazard to workers or the public.
9. Develop, implement, and evaluate health and safety programs and initiatives.
10. Support our client’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) processes and cases.
11. Conduct inspections of public facilities and institutions associated with our client to ensure sanitary conditions.
12. Order the suspension of any activity posing an immediate threat to worker safety.
13. Design and promote strategies to improve safety for workers and the general public.
14. Conduct environmental surveys to identify pollution sources.
15. Collect and analyze chemical and biological samples from the workplace.
16. Initiate enforcement actions, including fines or closures, for violations of applicable regulations.
17. Provide consultation and deliver training programs on workplace safety, environmental protection, and public health.
18. Testify in legal proceedings if required.
19. Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, including Part II – Health & Safety Provisions, and Alberta Employment Standards.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) and other relevant legislation.
• Strong understanding of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
• Experience with LOTO (Lockout Tagout), Fall Protection, and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
• Broad knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) procedures and policies.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform under pressure.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with trades or production staff on process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Goal-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Professional, credible, and committed to modelling safe workplace practices.

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Post-secondary degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in health and safety.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a production or construction environment.
• Experience with LOTO, Fall Protection, and WHMIS considered an asset.

Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Clear Criminal Record Check.
• Certification with the Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP).