An established and growing transportation services organization is seeking an experienced
Safety & Training Manager to lead Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and training initiatives within a large, unionized operation. This leadership opportunity combines strategic planning with hands-on operational support to foster a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous employee development.
About the Role: Reporting to senior leadership, you will provide leadership across all aspects of health, safety, and training while partnering with operational leaders to build and sustain a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the Health & Safety and Training function within a unionized operation.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Occupational Health & Safety programs, policies, and safe work practices.
- Promote employee participation, leadership engagement, and recognition initiatives that strengthen workplace safety culture.
- Act as the primary liaison with WorkSafeBC on policy and operational health and safety matters.
- Partner with managers to identify safety risks, recommend practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage WorkSafeBC claims, return-to-work programs, and occupational injury management.
- Conduct incident investigations, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators, prepare performance reports, and present findings to leadership and Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees.
- Oversee curriculum design, training delivery, competency assessments, and documentation for frontline operational employees.
- Contribute to emergency preparedness planning and business continuity initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:- Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of Occupational Health & Safety experience.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with access to a personal vehicle for travel between worksites.
- Strong knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC regulations, OH&S program management, incident investigations, occupational hygiene, claims management, and return-to-work programs.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and support managers, supervisors, employees, and Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee representatives.
- Excellent communication, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications;
- Experience working within a unionized environment.
- Professional safety designation such as CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or CHSC (Canadian Health & Safety Consultant).
The Successful Candidate Will Be:- A collaborative and engaging leader who builds strong relationships.
- An effective coach who positively influences leaders and employees.
- Resourceful, solutions-focused, and comfortable making sound decisions in a dynamic operational environment.
- Passionate about creating safe workplaces and driving continuous improvement.
- A strong communicator with the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead by example.
What's On Offer:- Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance bonus of up to 10%.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits.
- Career development opportunities within a leading transportation organization.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting safe, sustainable, and community-focused transportation services.
Employment Details:
- Full-time permanent position based in Vancouver, BC.
- Standard business hours with occasional overtime as operational requirements dictate.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
