Manager, Health and Safety

**Location: Remote in Canada**

As Canada’s largest environmental charity, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has worked with partners to conserve natural landscapes since 1962. Together, we deliver solutions to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale and long-term conservation. We create lasting change for the planet and its people by partnering with Indigenous Nations and communities, governments and businesses around shared interests. Nature makes it possible. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.

• *Position Summary**

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the NCC’s national health and safety program for employees in a wide variety of roles, from office to field based, across Canada.

• *Responsibilities**:
• Ensures NCC is fully compliant with all legislation relating to occupational health and safety across Canada;
• Focuses on an accident prevention culture by ensuring comprehensive health, safety and environmental policies are developed in tandem with Safe Work Best Practices related to specific workplace hazards, and that staff are trained appropriately on both
• Oversees the investigation of all health and safety matters including: work refusals, workplace injuries and illnesses and critical injuries, workplace inspections and environmental safety;
• Works with regional and national health and safety representatives and committees to ensure that Joint Health and Safety meetings, workplace inspections and workplace violence risk assessments are conducted and assessed, on a regular basis
• Develops emergency response plans as needed
• Conducts site visits and audits as needed, to ensure that workplace safety remains front of mind for all NCC employees and volunteers. Creates action plans for gaps identified
• Manages WCB claims across Canada, from initial injury until return to pre-injury work. Corresponds with physician, adjudicators, leaders, HR Managers, and injured employees as needed, for updates and claims management on any follow-up
• Works with managers/supervisors and employees to arrange timely and safe return to work for injured employees
• Conducts and facilitates internal heath and safety education, and coordinates and oversees any vendor-provided training as required
• Provides leadership, guidance and support in the timely completion of workplace health and safety investigations, analyses and determine the root causes and trends and oversees all recommendations to for preventative measures to optimize workplace health and safety.
• Analyzes all health and safety data, identifies gaps, and trends, and makes recommendations to improve NCC’s health and safety program through education, training and other.
• *Position Requirements**
• Bilingual in English/French preferred (written and verbal)
• Post-secondary degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in occupational health and safety with at least 2 years’ experience as an Occupational Health and Safety Program Manager
• Professional health and safety designation (CRSP or HSP) preferred
• Valid occupational health and safety certification
• Willingness to immediately gain a solid understanding of any hazards related to NCC’s roles through conversations with key staff including health and safety representatives and committee members, as well as site visits
• Ability to effectively navigate high pressure/sensitive situations
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Experience in similar work environments (conservation and/or forestry) is an asset
• Analytical, mathematical and statistical skills to interpret data, identify trends and develop recommendations
• Demonstrated project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel across Canada as needed
• *How to Apply**

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

• *Application Deadline**

February 7, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST