About Us – A Home For Every Person

RainCity Housing operates on the ancestral lands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations, and others in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland regions. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, we sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.

Benefits

- 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
- 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
- Employee and Family Assistance Program available to all employees, including a 24‑hour helpline, personal counselling, life coaching, financial coaching, legal referral and advisory services, and health coaching
- Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire
- Employer‑paid benefits for employees:
- Core Gender Affiliation services
- $1,000 per year coverage for massage
- $500 per paramedical service (physiotherapy, naturopathy, acupuncture, chiropractor, and more)
- Vision care, dental care, prescription drugs, group life benefit, long‑term disability, and unlimited out‑of‑province and out‑of‑country emergencies

Position Summary

The Health and Safety Manager (HSM) acts collaboratively with all RainCity Housing programs, leading and promoting health, safety, and wellness initiatives in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, legislative standards, and collective agreement provisions. Reporting to the Director of HR Consulting, the HSM serves as a subject‑matter expert and strategic resource, providing consultation, guidance, and support on health, safety, and wellness issues to senior leadership and front‑line employees. The HSM manages the organization’s health and safety program, violence prevention program, and oversees the wellness and leave portfolio. This position promotes a culture of safety to eliminate occupational injuries and illness, trains managers and staff, leads inspections and audits, and provides direct supervision and mentorship to the Wellness and Leave Coordinator.

Job Details

- Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
- Department: Human Resources
- Position Type: Permanent Full‑Time, 1.0 FTE
- Hours: 80 hours bi‑weekly
- Hourly Range: $90,000 – $100,000 annually
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with a 30‑minute unpaid break
- Start Date: As soon as possible

Qualifications

- A post‑secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety
- Minimum five years of occupational health and safety experience, preferably in a large, complex social services organization; professional accreditation (CRSP, CSP, CIH, or ROH) or the ability to achieve these accreditations is desirable
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, with an ability to motivate and develop a team through mentorship and coaching




- Advanced knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation
- Class 5 driver’s license and own vehicle
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office
- Ability to understand, communicate, and support the mission and values of RainCity Housing, including models of Housing First and Harm Reduction
- Non‑profit experience preferred
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Position Accountabilities

- Program Leadership – Develop, implement, and manage occupational health & safety initiatives and procedures in consultation with HR Director and Operations to meet regulatory obligations and enhance safety for staff, clients, visitors, and contractors at all sites
- Team Supervision – Provide direct supervision, leadership, and coaching to the Wellness and Leave Coordinator
- Advisory Role – Provide strategic guidance and data analysis to senior leadership and operations managers on laws, regulations, standards, and policies for compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Regulation, Workers Compensation Act, and collective agreements
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Approaches health and safety with anti‑discrimination knowledge and a trauma‑informed lens to support equity‑seeking groups
- Mentorship – Guide team members, safety committee members, first aid attendants, and employees in the implementation of health and safety initiatives, policies, and practices
- Committee Oversight – Implement, monitor, and maintain functioning Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees at each worksite
- Regulatory Management – Act as representative with WorkSafeBC Prevention Officers and respond to inquiries and inspection reports in consultation with management
- Violence Prevention – Implement, monitor, and maintain the violence prevention program; oversee Violence Risk Assessments, training, and Critical Incident Reports
- Safety Management – Conduct inspections, assessments, audits, and ensure timely incident reporting, investigations, and risk assessments
- Data & Reporting – Collect health and safety data through reports, site visits, and audits; monitor and report on key performance indicators and recommendations to senior leadership
- Training – Develop and coordinate organizational health and safety training for staff and managers; identify and leverage external training resources, including programs offered through the Community Social Services Health and Safety Association (CSSHSA)
- External Relations – Cultivate positive relations with regulators and external agencies to achieve safety goals and promote health and safety

Competencies

Strategic Thinking

- Understands, interprets, explains,



and applies relevant legislation, law, regulation, and court decisions
- Continually analyzes and evaluates health and safety data to create innovative best practices
- Demonstrates anti‑racism knowledge and skills to support racialised communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and ongoing colonialism

Problem Solving / Judgement

- Solid problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills; can consult effectively with leadership to develop solutions to moderately complex organizational health and safety issues
- Effective decision‑maker; able to assess situations to determine importance, urgency, and risks

Communication

- Demonstrated training and facilitation skills
- Champions positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively
- Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential situations

Leadership

- Creates connections, trust, and shared meaning with diverse individuals and groups
- Identifies, establishes, and communicates clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes
- Demonstrated leadership experience using positive reinforcement, strengths‑based feedback, and coaching to direct team members (Wellness and Leave Coordinator)
- Solid leadership skills with the ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse groups

Reporting Relationships

- Reports to: Director of HR Consulting
- Works closely with: Associate Directors, Program Managers, and Human Resource Business Partners
- Peers: Human Resource Business Partners
- Direct reports: Wellness and Leave Coordinator

Working Conditions

- Corporate office environment as well as program‑specific environments as needed
- Permanent, full‑time, salaried position; expected hours 8 hours/day, 5 days/week; may work periods of overtime as required

Diversity and Inclusion

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we want a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply, especially those identifying as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, and 2SLGBTQ+.

Inclusion and Creating a Safer Space

We are committed to making our organization a safer place for staff. We support Indigenous cultural services and Black affinity groups to provide safe spaces and healing opportunities.

Inclusivity and Support for People with Differing Abilities

We invite candidates to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations needed for the interview or selection process.

Union Status

RainCity Housing is a unionised workplace that promotes a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect.

EEO Statement

RainCity Housing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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📌 HR - Health & Safety Manager (Mon-Fri Days) (Vancouver)
🏢 RainCity Housing and Support Society
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