Salary Range $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 Annually

18-Month Contract
We are seeking a hands‑on and experienced Safety Manager to take full ownership of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) across our manufacturing, distribution, and branch operations. This is a high‑impact role responsible for both designing and executing safety systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a strong, proactive safety culture across all sites. The Safety Manager is the single point of accountability for workplace safety and works closely with Operations and People & Culture to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and safe operating practices.

What You’ll Do
Safety Program Ownership & Execution

Accountable for the end to end development, implementation, training and sustained adoption of all occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures across all sites, ensuring consistent application of standards through regular inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs

Identify hazards and lead corrective and preventative actions to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance

Lead workplace incident and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis, and ensure timely documentation and escalation of all incidents

Ensure compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation while maintaining audit‑ready records and supporting regulatory inspections and audits

First Aid Program Management

Own and manage the organization’s first aid program across all locations, ensuring appropriate coverage, certification, and operational readiness

Ensure compliance with all first aid certification requirements and support incident response in active operational environments

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation activities across all operational areas

Support operational and process changes with safety input while tracking performance trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Training & Safety Culture

Develop,



deliver, and maintain workplace safety training programs and ensure completion of all required certifications across the organization

Coach employees and leaders on safe work practices while promoting a strong, visible safety culture through hands‑on operational engagement

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety advisory within manufacturing, food production, or distribution environments

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Health Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, including WorkSafe BC requirements, BC OHS Regulations, and applicable CSA Standards

Demonstrated hands‑on experience in safety program development, policy implementation, investigations, audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification, with coaching and mentorship capability

Advanced First Aid (OFA Level 3) certification and formal training in risk assessment and hazard identification

Who You Are

Able to work independently across multiple sites

Solid investigation and root cause analysis skills

Excellent communication and coaching abilities

High attention to detail and accountability mindset

Able to influence without formal authority

Comfortable working in active production and warehouse environments

Multi‑site role with regular travel between facilities and significant time spent on production floors and warehouse environments

Exposure to active operational settings requiring PPE and adherence to safety protocols

What We Offer

Base salary range of $75,000.00 – $90,000.00. Base salary is determined through experience, skills, and qualifications

4 weeks of paid vacation

Eligibility to participate in our Group Benefits Program

Eligibility to participate in our Vacation Purchase Program

Employee pricing on our product line‑up

Free, on‑site parking

A fun and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development

A workplace filled with the aroma of coffee… all day… every day

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📌 Safety Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Canterbury Coffee
📍 British Columbia