Safety Manager

Canterbury Coffee

$75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety in manufacturing or distribution environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
  • Strong knowledge of OHS legislation and CSA Standards
  • Hands-on experience with safety program development and implementation
  • Advanced First Aid (OFA Level 3) certification

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain OHS programs across all sites
  • Identify hazards and lead corrective actions for workplace safety
  • Conduct incident investigations and manage compliance documentation
  • Manage the organization's first aid program and ensure operational readiness
  • Conduct risk assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Deliver and maintain workplace safety training programs
  • Promote a strong safety culture through engagement with employees

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of paid vacation
  • Eligibility to participate in the Group Benefits Program
  • Eligibility to participate in the Vacation Purchase Program
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day
  • Employee pricing on products
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunities for learning and development
  • Fun workplace environment with constant coffee aroma
Full Job Description
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, implement, 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


Incident Management & Compliance

    • 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
  • Strong 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


Your Work Environment

  • 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
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day
  • Employee pricing on our product line-up
  • Free, on-site parking
  • A fun and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development
  • And...a workplace filled with the aroma of coffee....all day...every day


Monday to Friday

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