Transdev Canada is hiring a Safety & Training Manager for our Vancouver, BC location. Transdev Canada is seeking an experienced Safety & Training Manager to lead health, safety, and training programs for our Vancouver HandyDART operation. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on support, ensuring a proactive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous employee development. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and resourceful leader with deep OH&S expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for building safer, smarter transportation environments.
Your Role - Provide a wide range of OH&S leadership and support to the HandyDART operation by researching, developing, administering and sustaining safe work, while building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external.
- Develop and support processes that encourage employee participation in safety, leadership engagement and positive recognition to foster safe and healthy working environments.
- Manage the Safety and Training Department in a unionized environment.
- Act as the first point of contact for HandyDART with WorkSafeBC regarding policy and operational matters related to HSE.
- Partner with Managers to diagnose HSE related issues and recommend solutions that drive desired change.
- Be accountable for the safety performance of Vancouver HandyDART. Maintain and distribute safety data to the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees and ensure corrective actions are followed up on.
- Oversee all aspects of curriculum design, training implementation, and documentation for new and existing HandyDART Drivers.
- Manage WSBC claims process and return-to-work program. Develops training programs that meet the specific needs of employees that are returning to work or require remedial or refresher training. Provides appropriate training and assesses individual's performance.
- Contribute to the development and testing of emergency plans to support the region.
- Monitor trends in leading and lagging indicators, reporting and communicating performance
- Conduct incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety inspections as required. Identify areas of concern and make recommendations on safety issues.
- Managing performance reporting requirements both internally and externally.
The Perks - A competitive annual salary of $95,000 - $115,000, + 10% annual bonus.
- An excellent benefits package with medical, dental plan and Pension Program.
- Career growth opportunities within a leading transportation provider across North America.
- A Great work environment!
- Make a meaningful impact by contributing to sustainable and community-focused transit solutions.
- Be part of a company that values diversity, employee development, and continuous improvement.
Your Profile - Post secondary certificate in Occupational Health and/or Safety and a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
- 5 years of management experience.
- A safety related professional designation (such as CRSP, CHSC) is an asset.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset
- Class 5 driver's license required. Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites or other locations is a primary job duty.
- Knowledgeable in the areas of the Workers' Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC OH&S.
- Proficient in incident investigation techniques, WorkSafeBC claims management, OH&S Program management and occupational hygiene.
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice and support to managers, supervisors, employees and Occupational Health & Safety committee representatives.
- The ability to exercise sound judgement while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective oral and written communication, ability to influence and coach constructively
- Inspiring and positive attitude that motivates others to do their best
- Strong team player, manages deadlines, planning and organization skills
- Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness, generate suggestions for improving work, and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
- Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information and obtain and maintain the relevant level of security clearance.
Your Location: - This is a full-time position.
- There is a requirement to work standard business hours with occasional overtime as needed.
