Reporting to the Head of Talent, the Manager, Health & Safety will lead key health and safety initiatives in Canada. In this role, you will work with guidance from our U.S. team while taking the lead in shaping, driving, and elevating our health & safety (H&S) programs at the national level.
You will help ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations, contribute to risk mitigation strategies, and actively foster a culture of safety, well-being, and accountability across the organization.
The Manager, Health & Safety leads and contributes to a variety of impactful projects, handles assignments with a high degree of independence, and collaborates with internal and external partners to enhance our health and safety practices. The role will support employees in both distribution and sales (driving and delivery), as well as office-based roles.
RESPONSIBILITIESAreas that play to your strengthsAll the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
- Lead Health & Safety Program Initiatives
Lead the rollout and ongoing enhancement of health and safety initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements in Canada.
Contribute to the design and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and frameworks that promote a safe, healthy, and engaging workplace.
Monitor emerging trends, risks, and best practices in health and safety, and translate them into practical improvements and recommendations. - Drive Health & Safety Projects
Lead and support a range of health and safety projects from planning through to implementation and follow-up, ensuring strong execution and stakeholder alignment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational leaders to implement initiatives and address site-specific and functional H&S challenges.
Help develop user-friendly tools, playbooks, templates, and resources that make it easier for managers and employees to live our safety standards day-to-day. - Ensure Compliance with Regulations
Partner with the Sr. Manager, Health and Safety to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, standards, and internal policies.
Ensure every province and Red Bull Canada site has a standard set of safety rules and guidelines in place to support provincial regulations.
Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to identify gaps and opportunities, and recommend practical corrective and preventive actions.
Stay current on regulatory changes and industry developments and provide input on updates needed to maintain ongoing compliance.
Report and thoroughly investigate all serious incidents of injuries, accidents, and near misses; identify root cause and recommend corrective actions. Document findings thoroughly and effectively and report to Management and appropriate government authorities in a timely manner.
Assist in ensuring that health & safety committees are in place, meeting regularly, and documenting their activities in accordance with provincial requirements.
Review site plans before work commences, identifying safety related risks.
Liaise with external parties such as government inspectors, sub contractors, and general public.
Work with the Talent Business Partners on serious injuries with respect to WSIB/WCB. - Support Risk Mitigation and Incident Management
Identify and assess health and safety risks across operations and support the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies.
Support or lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and ensure follow-through on preventive and corrective measures.
Contribute to the development, communication, and testing of emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.
Support the Talent Operations Team on safety compliance training in onboarding and yearly compliance training. - Champion a Culture of Health & Safety
Lead initiatives that build awareness, ownership, and engagement around health and safety at all levels of the organization.
Develop and deliver training, campaigns, and communication materials to reinforce health and safety practices, track completion and effectiveness, and ensure consistency across locations.
Act as a visible and credible advocate for health and safety, influencing leaders and employees and helping to embed safety into everyday decisions and behaviors. - Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders
Partner closely with the North American Health and Safety Team, HR, Operations, Distribution, and other internal stakeholders to align H&S priorities with broader business objectives.
Provide insights, recommendations, and coaching to leaders and teams to strengthen health and safety practices and decision-making.
Engage with external regulatory agencies, vendors, and H&S consultants to support compliance, benchmarking, and the adoption of leading practices.
Coordinate Health & Safety committee meetings: set agendas, document action items, communicate outcomes, and track progress on initiatives. - Monitor, Analyze, and Report on Health & Safety Performance
Maintain and continuously improve health and safety key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, including accurate records of workplace incidents and near misses.
Prepare clear, concise reports and summaries for leadership, turning data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Use data and trends to identify priorities, guide decision-making, and support continuous improvement across sites and functions.
EXPERIENCEYour areas of knowledge and expertisethat matter most for this role:
- Experienced health and safety professional with specialized expertise in H&S management or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of applicable health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices across Canada (including Quebec).
- Strong knowledge of OHSA, WSIB/WCB, and applicable regulations in other provinces.
- Demonstrated experience leading or playing a key role in meaningful health and safety initiatives and projects within a corporate, distribution, industrial, or multi-site environment.
- Ability to work independently with access to guidance and alignment from senior leaders and global counterparts.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk, interpret data, and translate findings into practical actions.
- Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence, educate, and build strong relationships with leaders, frontline employees, and external partners (across department/business).
- Familiarity with incident management systems, risk assessment tools, and safety management systems.
- Proven ability to recommend, pilot, and implement enhancements to health and safety programs and processes.
- Commitment to continuous learning, staying current on evolving H&S practices, and bringing forward new ideas to improve safety performance and culture.
- JHSC Certification strongly preferred.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional Certification preferred.
- Travel 10-20%
- Permanent
- Benefits eligible
WHERE YOU'LL BE BASEDTorontoOntario, CanadaCanadaRed Bull Canada
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