Specialist, Safety Programs
$103,701–$103,701 year
HybridCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Design, implement, evaluate, and improve OH&S, contractor safety, and airside safety programs to meet legislative and regulatory requirements. Review legislation, audit findings, and incident trends to identify compliance gaps and emerging risks, then develop corrective actions, procedural controls, and standardized work practices. Write and publish clear policies, manuals, and training materials while maintaining strict document governance. Conduct field inspections, investigations, and site visits to identify hazards, and consult with stakeholders to recommend risk-based resolutions. Deliver classroom and virtual safety training, assess participant competency, and develop operating standards for aircraft vehicle operators. This role requires a post-secondary diploma in safety or risk management, 4–6 years of experience in a regulated environment, and a valid Class 5 driver's license. Candidates must be eligible for a RAIC.
Required Qualifications
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC
- Post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, Aviation Safety, Industrial Safety or a closely related discipline
- 4–6 years of experience developing safety programs, policies, procedures, operational manuals and training documentation in a regulated environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation (applicable section), Canada Labour Code Part II, and applicable Criminal Code provisions, with the ability to interpret and apply workplace health and safety requirements in an operational environment
- Exceptional technical writing skills with the ability to produce policies, procedures, manuals, standards, training materials, regulatory submissions, and operational guidance documents that are clear, accurate, and technically sound
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and document management systems, including technical publishing, advanced formatting, revision tracking and version control
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to obtain information from multiple sources, challenge assumptions, build consensus, and facilitate resolution of safety-related issues
- Ability to conduct field inspections, site visits, investigations and workplace observations in operational and construction environments
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Current driver's abstract
Desired Qualifications
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Progress toward a comparable designation
- Bilingual in English and French
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