The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager of People and Organizational Development, the Supervisor, Health and Safety will be responsible for leading initiatives that protect our people and community. If you thrive on building relationships, fostering organizational collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of workplace health and safety management systems at the County.

In this role, you will engage with talented leaders and professionals across the organization. This role is responsible for providing knowledge, leadership, and direction to support continuous improvement of our safety culture. This includes developing and maintaining comprehensive health and safety management programs that align with regulatory standards and organizational strategic goals. You’ll lead a team of professionals, provide support and guidance to leaders and workers, and champion a culture of safety and compliance across all departments. From conducting risk assessments and managing audits to overseeing emergency response planning, your work will directly support employee well-being and contribute to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the County’s Health and Safety program and systems aligned with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and organizational goals.

Maintain the Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implement audit action plans.

Coach and advise senior leaders, supervisors, and employees on health and safety inquiries.

Lead and mentor a team of Health and Safety professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Create and update safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with legislative requirements and organizational goals.





Coordinate WCB claims, disability management, and return-to-work programs.

Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.

Maintain health and safety-related metrics and reports using a health and safety management system and analytics tools.

Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.

Develop corrective and preventive measures and coach leaders on implementation.

Maintain, update, and test emergency response plans through drills and exercises.

Work with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and promote best practices.

Oversee the Health and Safety budget and departmental business plan goals.

Deliver training sessions, coordinate safety-related events and implement positive safety culture initiatives throughout the organization.

Participate in municipal emergency activations.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive occupational health and safety supervisory-level experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment

Three years of progressively responsible experience conducting investigations and audits

Experience maintaining Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implementing COR audit action plans. Experience working with Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) an asset

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred

In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, and code

Proficiency in using safety management systems, software, and tools to track and report safety metrics





Experience conducting learning and development sessions and coaching at a cross- organizational level

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract required

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to support and advise leaders

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail

Analytical, planning, and organizational skills

A high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

What We Offer
What We Offer: The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including perks and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development and learning and development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Employee Perks

Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance

County branded clothing allowance

Personal fuel card with discounted price

County campground discount

Personal cell phone plans

Discounted gym membership rates

Business casual dress standard with casual Fridays

Work Schedule
This position works Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm for 40 hours per week with some flexibility and/or additional hours to attend meetings or meet operational needs. This position will be required to participate in the department’s 24/7 on-call rotation (approximately one - two weeks per month).

Hourly Pay
$60.31 – $70.96

Closing Date
This posting will be open until a successful candidate is found.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Location
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📌 Supervisor, Health & Safety (Alberta)
🏢 County
📍 Alberta