Associate, Workplace Health and Safety

ChangeMakers • Winnipeg, MB

7h • Remote

About The Position

As an Associate, Workplace Health and Safety, you will report to the Director, Workplace Health and Safety and support the implementation of safety policies, procedures, and systems across Castlemain. You will work with leaders, employees, and stakeholders to strengthen a positive safety culture, coordinate health and safety initiatives, and help identify and address workplace hazards. This is a full-time, permanent position offered on a remote basis.

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in developing and/or maintaining a workplace safety management system
• Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation such as all provincial and territorial Occupational Health and Safety Acts, Codes, and Regulations, and applicable standards
• Experience applying project and change management principles and practices to health and safety initiatives
• Experience working in health and capacity for community-based programs (such as mobile social workers, personal support workers, etc.)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of English and French
• Lived or work experience with Indigenous communities is preferred.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director, Workplace Health and Safety to design and implement trauma-informed, culturally safe safety programs grounded in data and best practices
• Support the development of practical health and safety policies, procedures, and day-to-day processes
• Coordinate joint health and safety committees across provinces and territories
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen and integrate health and safety practices across the organization
• Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Provide guidance to employees and leaders on safe work practices, risk assessments, and travel safety
• Contribute to training, onboarding, inspections, audits, and ongoing health and safety communications

Benefits

• Rewarding benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree