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About Us

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We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

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Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

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About The Edmonton Convention Centre

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Recognized as one of North America’s top five performing venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre is an iconic downtown meeting location that attracts and plays host to major events, meetings, concerts, galas, and conferences to our city. We elevate Edmonton as a conference and convention destination through our culinary excellence and by delivering outstanding guest experiences, while upholding the health and safety of our guests and employees. Built into the foundation of the Edmonton river valley, our venue is a community asset and a reflection of Edmonton,



generating great economic impact and social benefits through a sustainable approach. Home to Canada’s largest building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system, our iconic multi-leveled atrium sloping down the river valley is now a landmark of sustainability. The Edmonton Convention Centre is a business segment of Explore Edmonton; Edmonton’s Destination Management, Marketing and Venue Management Organization.

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About the Position

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Join a dynamic and operations-focused team as the Health & Safety Manager supporting the Edmonton Convention Centre at Explore Edmonton, where you will play a key role in ensuring one of Canada’s premier event venues operates safely for employees, guests, contractors, and partners.

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Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Engineering, you will provide leadership for the Edmonton Convention Centre’s health and safety program. You will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and systems that ensure compliance with Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation and applicable regulatory standards.

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In this role, you will serve as the venue’s subject matter expert on occupational health and safety, supporting operational teams with risk management, regulatory compliance, contractor safety, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness.



You will also play an important role in strengthening a proactive safety culture across the organization.

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This position may require occasional evening or weekend work in support of major events or urgent operational matters. This role requires full-time, in office presence.

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What You Will Do

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- Provide oversight of health and safety programs across the Edmonton Convention Centre
- Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices across departments.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation and applicable regulations.
- Lead safety certification programs such as COR, ISO, or equivalent frameworks, ensuring audit readiness.
- Conduct regular inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and mitigate risk.
- Monitor contractor and exhibitor activities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Investigate incidents, injuries, and near-misses using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Track safety trends and recommend improvements to strengthen overall safety performance.
- Deliver safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
- Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on safe work practices and legislative responsibilities.
- Support WCB case management and return-to-work coordination in collaboration with HR.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and inspectors on safety matters.
- Provide risk-based insights to support operational planning and major event operations.
What You Will Bring

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- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of ed

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📌 Health & Safety Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Edmonton EXPO Centre
📍 Edmonton