Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Competition No. 23-27
This position is exempt from the Union

About our Community:
Located next to downtown Victoria, the Township of Esquimalt has a population of over 17,000 and is home to Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet. The Township boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities. Esquimalt strives to be a vibrant, distinct, and diverse community for people to discover and belong.

About our Organization:
With a high functioning, progressive Council and leadership team, and dedicated, engaged staff, the Township is an organization committed to working collaboratively to continue making Esquimalt one of the most desirable places to live, work and play.

About the Opportunity:
Under the overall direction of the Director of Human Resources and Community Relations, you will develop and implement the Township’s Occupational Health and Safety Program which will provide occupational health and safety, disability management and return to work, and workplace wellness. You will collaborate with managers and supervisors in developing and implementing relevant programs and processes across all Township departments, including Fire Rescue, Parks and Recreation, and Engineering and Public Works. You will provide professional guidance on matters relating to Worksafe BC, including liaising on claims, submissions and appeals, as well as working with Worksafe staff, medical professionals, and managers to oversee and manage rehabilitation, accommodation and return to work processes. In addition, you will audit and update policies, safe work practices, procedures, and safety inspections; plan schedule and present safety education and training topics; identify trends and recommend proactive preventative strategies regarding accident/injury, disease, and disability related data.

Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety along with 3 or more years of recent experience in designing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, delivering safety related training, and administering disability management and return to work programs, preferably in a unionized, local government environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with the preferred designation of Canadian Registered Safety Professional. Exceptional communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills are essential to succeed in this role.

The salary range for this position is $106,522 – $121,048 annually, plus an excellent benefits package. The Township also offers continued career and professional development opportunities and a workplace culture that values accountability, integrity, teamwork, passion, and service excellence.

For more detailed information, please review the attached job description.

Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 23-27 by 4:00 p.m. on June 2nd, 2023, to hr@esquimalt.ca.

Date posted: May 2nd, 2023.