Job Description

The Supervisor of OHS Services & Governance is a key member of the OHS team responsible for managing the strategic development and oversight of the County’s occupational health and safety governance framework. This includes managing the OHS committee structure, ensuring alignment with County policies and guidelines, planning and leading the Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit process and oversight of the County’s Vehicle Safety Program.  This position also supervises a team of OHS professionals who support various County departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and provide guidance to OHS staff on the effective implementation of the County OHS program to create standardization across departments and instill the principles of the internal responsibility system
• Develop, implement, and provide expert guidance on the OHS management system
• Design and oversee a comprehensive governance model that supports consistent OHS practices across all County departments
• Ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal OHS legislation and County policies, including monitoring changes in legislation and standards and assessing their impact on County operations
• Serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory compliance, providing guidance to departments and leadership and interpret complex legislative and regulatory requirements into practical, actionable standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain OHS committee structures and governance across departments establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures for the committees and working groups
• Oversee the County’s Vehicle Safety Program to ensure compliance, improve safety outcomes, and evolve the program through continuous improvement
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the COR audit, including documentation, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead OHS regulatory response and collaborate with analytics and data teams to ensure accurate and timely data collection
• Monitor and report on OHS performance metrics related to governance and compliance

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in OHS, or a related field such as occupational hygiene or health sciences, combined with a minimum of 7 years related experience is required
• Professional certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) in good standing is required
• Experience with, or certification within, the Incident Command System is an asset
• Public service sector or organization-wide health and safety experience is preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge and awareness of the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code, WCB-Alberta legislation and processes, COR program is required
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of OHS management systems and disability management programs is an asset
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, paraphrasing, and engaging diverse audiences; political acumen and technical writing skills are considered assets 
• Proven time management abilities, with the capacity to handle heavy workloads, competing priorities, and frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail 
• Experience developing and implementing occupational health programs is required
• Advanced research, analysis, and project management skills, with strong analytical capabilities to interpret and manage complex information from multiple sources
• Technical writing skills are an asset
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to facilitate groups, influence without authority, and demonstrate effective leadership behaviors 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Class 5 Alberta vehicle operator’s license and ability to provide own transportation and meet insurance requirements 

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation. 

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage   
  • Health and wellness spending account   
  • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
  • Retirement and pension programs 
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace 

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program. 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. 

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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