Health and Safety Officer

Canad Inns•Winnipeg, MB

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health and Safety Officer will work closely with all levels of management and employees within Canad Inns properties and office environments to ensure safe work practices, policies, and procedures are followed. This position is responsible for supporting health and safety initiatives, promoting compliance with applicable legislation and company standards, managing disability programs, and assisting with return-to-work processes to ensure employees receive appropriate support and benefits. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrate attention to detail, and be committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in Health & Safety
Experience managing Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claims, including incident reporting, claim coordination, and communication with stakeholders.
Experience with disability case management, return-to-work planning, and workplace accommodation processes.
Strong knowledge of applicable workplace health and safety legislation and best practices.
Health & Safety education or certification (or equivalent experience)
Must be able to travel regularly between Canad Inns properties across Manitoba, including Winnipeg, Brandon, and Portage la Prairie.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience in training, audits, and incident investigation
Ability to attend and conduct presentations

Responsibilities

Oversee Health & Safety compliance across all locations
Support and guide property-level Health & Safety Committees
Ensure all required inspections, audits, and reporting are completed
Manage incident investigations and follow-up actions
Maintain and update safety documentation and policies
Coordinate training and certification requirements
Act as the primary contact for safety-related concerns, including but not limited to WCB, Return to Work programs
Support a proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation approach

Benefits

RRSP matching contributions up to 3% of an employee's pre-tax salary.
Comprehensive Group Benefit Program featuring Extended Health Care.
Continued education assistance, Scholarships.
Participation in the Employee Canadvantage Rewards Program.
Discounts on food and beverages through the Canadvantage Employee Food & Beverage Discount, applicable to restaurants, room rates for both employees and their guests.
Canad Inns Meal Plan, providing one complimentary meal per working day.
Employee Engagement Events such as Staff BBQs, Holiday Parties, Sporting Events, Contests, Prize Draws, and more.
Employee Referral Program.
Wellness Benefits, including discounts for fitness facilities and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Career Growth Opportunities.