Director, Occupational Health and Safety Services
About The Position
The Director, Occupational Health and Safety Services (OHS) is a unique opportunity for an exceptional leader to champion the strategic direction of safety, security, health, and injury management programs. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, Workforce Safety, Security and Employee Health (WSSEH), the Director, OHS Services is a pivotal connector between internal and external business partners. In this capacity, you will demonstrate a personal drive and commitment to provide service excellence to staff, business partners, and the public, while translating high-level vision into effective branch and corporate-level initiatives. You will ensure the organization’s alignment with the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Code, while actively representing the City on external provincial and governmental committees. As the Director, OHS Services, you will oversee the development of measurable safety metrics to monitor progress, ensure the prudent stewardship of financial resources throughout program delivery, and foster organizational integration to provide seamless service. By championing a culture of excellence, you will translate strategic directives into operational priorities that support the Department and contribute to the long-term success of the City.
Requirements
- Knowledge, training and/or education in Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Finance or a related field
- Experience in a senior leadership role within a large, complex organization
- Experience managing a large, diverse team in the provision of complex program management and other related activities
- Demonstrated experience guiding or overseeing complex, strategic, corporate-wide projects and initiatives
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
- Combinations of education and experience will be considered
Nice To Haves
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or other applicable qualification/designation
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships across diverse teams and partners, fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
- Operate as a strategically agile leader able to anticipate changes in corporate direction, business opportunities and influence enterprise-wide policy planning and initiatives
- Actively demonstrate the values and behaviours supportive of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Ability to collaborate and build trust, obtain input, understanding, and participation from the team
- Ability to create a work culture capable of developing and maintaining a high performing team
- Think strategically to address large, complex issues, to manage projects while steering dynamically
- Proven ability to prioritize complex workflows and maintain team focus on critical objectives
- Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level leadership, direction, and mentorship to a team of OHS Managers, ensuring they effectively support their respective business line
- Lead the team to translate high-level safety standards into actionable, client-specific procedures
- Oversee the development, implementation, and long-term sustainment of the WSSEH Branch Strategy, the Roadmap to Loss Prevention, with a primary emphasis on empowering front-line leaders and improving the health, well-being, and quality of working life for the entire workforce
- Champion the strategic direction of safety, security, health, and injury management programs, systems, and initiatives, and translate this direction into corporate-level programs required to achieve the City’s vision and priorities
- Ensure the corporation’s alignment with, and adherence to the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Code
- Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expert coaching and counsel to Branch Managers and Directors on complex safety matters, corporate policy, and legislative requirements
- Oversee the development of measurable and effective safety, health and security metrics and ensure associated performance measures are consistently implemented, monitored, and achieved
- By maintaining rigorous adherence to the Safety Management System to sustain the City's COR certification and CAPP Process, the Director ensures organizational effectiveness and achieves measurable, continuous safety improvements across the City of Edmonton
- Foster integration within the Corporation to ensure a thorough and seamless delivery of programs, projects, and services
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the section
- Ensure the prudent and effective use of financial resources in the conceptualization and delivery of the corporation’s, department’s, and branch's work
- Oversee the section’s operational budget
Benefits
- May be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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