Job Description

ABOUT US


The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.




The "Values, We Live By" are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.




We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.
THE OPPORTUNITY


Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness, is responsible for the development, implementation and the evaluation of the organizational Wellness, Health and Safety Plan and Occupational Health and Safety Program. The overall intent being the health and safety and wellness of our employees. This includes promoting the health and safety initiatives in the organization through staff engagement and building strong working relationships with department Directors and program Managers.



This position will provide educational opportunities for managers, supervisors and staff with regards to their OHS accountabilities and responsibilities to ensure competencies and familiarity with all elements of the Safety Program. The position will also be responsible for leading and guiding the OHS Advisor. Other responsibilities include working closely with colleagues, internal committees and working groups to ensure OHS obligations are met.



This position will develop employee training, ensuring that all applicable compliance requirements are met. This role will also develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with organizational goals.



This is a full-time, permanent position. The salary range is: $102,083.80 - $121,357.60.
RESPONSIBILITIES


1. Health and Safety Program Delivery

Responsible for the overall delivery of Occupational, Health and Safety and Wellness program at the City. Accountable to ensure the overall proactive and reactive inspection programs reach compliance. Lead and maintain regular Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audit practices and procedures. Accountable to ensure development, implementation and evaluation of performance measures, compliance monitoring activities and quality assurance standards are met. Ensure consistent application of operating procedures. Support the Strategic Development, evaluation and enhancement of business operations and systems support to ensure effective health and safety compliance inspections and investigations. Communicate and provide briefings regarding information on potentially volatile or contentious issues, upward, laterally and to appropriate committees. Through effective communication and leadership, coach and support the Occupational Health and Safety Advisor. Facilitate productive discussions and mediate challenging or conflict laden issues with clients, officers and other internal/ external partners.


2. Leadership and Committee Development

Plan, direct and review ongoing operational strategy for fulfilling the operational business plan. Delegate specific components of business plan to the OHS Advisor and OHS committee members and provide direction, coaching and collaborative perspective to implementation strategies. Provide strategic leadership to the application and interpretation of relevant legislation, regulations and policies standard operating practices. Using personal leadership competencies and communication techniques ensure goals and objectives are clearly and actively communicated throughout the team. Provide coaching, encouragement, constructive feedback and leadership support. Ensure opportunity for OHS Advisor to develop and hone their competencies. Determine areas of improvement for employees, providing additional training. Develop training programs that are based on regulatory requirements and best practices. Oversee the Health and Safety orientation/onboarding of new hires and the training of all employees.


3. Planning and Reporting

Provide strategic operational direction into the establishment of priorities, goals and program initiatives. Accountable to set operational direction and manage ongoing aspects of operations and planning. Use balanced judgement to determine adjustments to strategic direction and shifts in focus of field activity to meet external demands. Monitors ongoing progress and evaluates the OHS plan outcomes to ensure objectives are being met. Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with company goals Identify emerging trends and areas of improvement.


4. Internal/External Relationship Development


Cultivate positive productive relationships geared to increase internal responsibility for health and safety management Collaborate with safety associations, unions, worker and management to further the health and safety system. Promote the importance of developing and endorsing strong health and safety cultures within the organization. Discuss issues of emerging concern or interest with collaborators and works in partnership with these groups to achieve highest level of safety in the workplace. Engage in intra departmental collaborative efforts geared at improving OHS Code and Regulations, and addresses queries and issues forwarded by external groups in this regard. Communicates department decision and related legislation to clients on specific concerns and on broader legislative issues. Handle employee complaints and incidents, including conflict resolution, accidents, health and safety concerns, work refusals, and investigations. Participate in site and workplace inspections.


5. Other Duties

Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time. Provide leadership for Health and Safety by making every reasonable effort to ensure the health and safety of staff within the section. Understand the safety incident reporting requirements. Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture through empowerment and support to staff. All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory. Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree, in Public Administration, Occupational Health and Safety or another related field. Minimum of 4 years related experience in leading Occupational Health and Safety. Experience in Supervisory and program management. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, regulations and policies. Ability to analyze and interpret administrative procedures, regulations, legal documents, and legislation. Work experience in a unionized environment. Advanced communication skills and excellent presentation skills. Excellent collaborative negotiation and problems solving skills. Highly developed level of interpersonal skills and diplomacy to interact with a variety of internal and external clients. Ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels within the organization and externally. Ability to effectively transfer ideas, concepts, and information into effective and efficient strategies. Ability to develop, implement and evaluate innovative plans. Ability to work both independently as well as within a multifaceted team environment. Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build positive, productive business relationships. Enhanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Municipal experience.


COMPETENCIES:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.



Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.




Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one's team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.



Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization's capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.



Fostering Innovation & Steering Change - Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Class 5 Driver's License. Must obtain a satisfactory review of a three-year Driver's Abstract, with a maximum of six demerits. Criminal Record Check Clearance.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Monday to Friday Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30pm Hybrid Work Options Extended hours may be required Travel may be required
NEXT STEPS


You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received. The posting may be used to staff other permanent or temporary vacancies.

WHY WORK FOR US?


Competitive annual salary Pension Medical & Dental Benefits Life Insurance Wellness Initiatives Work/Life Balance Recognized General Holidays Leave Options Flexible Work Arrangements Positive Work Atmosphere Employee Awards Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities Professional Development

Company


City of Spruce Grove
Location


Strategic and Communication Services - Human Resources - Occupational Health Safety and Wellness
Opening Date


Aug 08, 2025 09:00 AM
Closing Date


Aug 19, 2025 11:59 PM