Senior Health & Safety Advisor

The Salvation Army

About The Position

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Position Purpose: The Health & Safety Advisor exists to establish and strengthen a consistent, organization-wide approach to occupational health and safety across The Salvation Army in Canada. By designing scalable programs and translating legislation into practical solutions, the role ensures compliance while advancing a proactive, risk-based safety culture. Its impact is seen in safer workplaces, reduced incidents, and improved operational resilience, enabling leaders and teams to embed prevention-focused practices into everyday operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related discipline
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive H&S experience, including program development or system implementation.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation across multiple Canadian jurisdictions to ensure compliance.
Build policies, procedures, and safety programs from the ground up that are practical and effective in diverse environments.
Translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance for operational teams.
Navigate multi-industry and multi-site environments, including unionized settings, to support consistent safety practices.
Integrate ISO 45001 and management system frameworks into program design and continuous improvement efforts.
Analyze large HR and safety datasets using Excel and HRIS tools to identify trends, validate data, and inform decision-making.
Assess enterprise-level risks, anticipate emerging hazards, and align safety initiatives with organizational strategy and mission.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment while managing sensitive information and high-pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

The Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-wide H&S programs that establish consistent processes for risk identification, incident management, and emergency preparedness.
Develop policies, standards, and tools aligned with ISO 45001 and Canadian legislation to ensure compliant and effective safety practices.
Standardize scalable solutions that can be applied across diverse operations and industries while maintaining practical usability.
Interpret multi-jurisdictional legislation and translate requirements into clear, actionable controls for leaders and teams.
Guide stakeholders on jurisdiction-specific obligations while reinforcing a cohesive national safety approach.
Drive risk-based safety practices by leading hazard assessments and enabling effective mitigation using the hierarchy of controls.
Strengthen organizational capability by supporting training, awareness initiatives, and shared accountability for safe work practices.
Monitor performance through metrics, data analysis, and reporting to identify trends, inform decisions, and support continuous improvement.