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Full-time Opportunity | 5 days/week onsite in Downtown Vancouver | $120,000 - $140,000/annum | Must hold a valid Canadian Work Visa

Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead the development and implementation of health and safety strategies across multiple waterfront employers . Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety, this role plays a critical part in advancing industry-wide safety performance, strengthening safety culture, and supporting employers in meeting regulatory and operational safety requirements.

This position involves extensive collaboration with employers, unions, regulators, and third-party service providers. The Safety Manager will also provide leadership and oversight of claims management, return-to-work (RTW), and vocational rehabilitation programs across multiple organizations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, solutions-oriented safety professional who thrives in a rapid-paced environment and is comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships while driving measurable safety outcomes.

This person will be expected to travel on-site occasionally to Prince Rupert.

Responsibilities

- Provide proactive leadership and continuous improvement across the industry by developing and embedding effective safety management systems and audit programs aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Research, develop, and implement health and safety policies and procedures in consultation with employers and union partners.
- Educate, coach, and advise employers and staff on safety best practices and regulatory obligations.
- Represent employers through participation in industry committees, working groups, and safety-related events.
- Participate in regulatory review committees and stakeholder forums related to health and safety.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, conduct impact assessments, and advise leadership and employers accordingly.
- Develop, support, and coordinate emergency preparedness and response programs , including drills and planning activities.




- Support the continued development and maturation of the safety management system at an industry training facility.
- Develop annual safety plans and budgets to support industry-wide initiatives.
- Maintain cross-departmental communication to ensure alignment on safety priorities and emerging issues.
- Collaborate with employer representatives to align safety practices, claims processes, and workforce capabilities.
- Support and guide incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are identified, implemented, and communicated.
- Identify workplace hazards and support employers in implementing effective control measures.
- Analyze safety trends and emerging risks to recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain safety performance metrics and dashboards , providing data-driven insights to employers and leadership.
- Support the development of safety training frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and operational competency needs.

Claims Management & Return to Work (RTW)

- Provide high-level guidance on claims management and RTW best practices to ensure alignment with safety objectives.
- Maintain strong relationships with employers and operational representatives to support effective claims management.
- Contribute safety expertise to vocational rehabilitation discussions , including job demands analysis and worker capability assessments.
- Support coordination with third-party claims and rehabilitation service providers.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management , or a related field.




- 7–10 years of progressive experience in safety leadership roles, including management responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading safety initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
- Strong experience managing safety programs, RTW, vocational rehabilitation , and third-party service providers.
- In-depth understanding of Workers’ Compensation legislation , regulatory compliance, and safety management systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and safety documentation.
- Proficiency with digital safety management systems , audit platforms, or safety analytics tools.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including presentations and written reporting.
- Strong ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups and lead change initiatives.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.

Preferred

- Professional safety designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) .
- Operations or maintenance experience in heavy industry .
- Experience working in unionized and federally regulated environments .

Why Join

- Competitive Salary Range based on experience: $120,000 - $140,000/annum
- Opportunity to drive industry-wide safety excellence in a complex, high-impact operational environment.
- Influence safety culture across multiple employers and stakeholders.
- Work in a leadership role with broad visibility and strategic impact.
- Be part of an organization committed to collaboration, integrity, agility, courage, and continuous improvement.

NOTE: Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply directly. Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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📌 Safety Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Benchmark Recruitment
📍 Vancouver