Health and Safety Advisor
About the role
Health & Safety Advisor
Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2026
Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hrs/week) Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
This position will be 100% onsite.
About Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo, including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public.
The Opportunity
The Health & Safety Advisor plays a key role in supporting and advancing Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s (APC) enterprise-wide health and safety program. Reporting to the Vice President, People Strategy & Services, the Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for leading workplace health and safety initiatives, supporting regulatory compliance, conducting investigations and risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety accountability across all APC operations.
This position works collaboratively with leaders, employees, volunteers, contractors, and Joint Workplace Safety & Health Committees to ensure APC maintains safe, compliant, and operationally effective work environments across the Park, Zoo, The Leaf, public spaces, events, hospitality operations, and back-of-house environments.
The Health & Safety Advisor provides subject matter expertise in occupational health and safety, disability management, incident investigation, workplace inspections, safety training, policy development, and organizational risk mitigation while supporting APC’s People First culture and operational priorities.
Required Education, Training, and Experience
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Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
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Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or equivalent designation considered an asset.
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Certification in incident investigation, disability management, COR/SAFE Work auditing, or related safety training considered an asset.
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Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive occupational health and safety experience in a complex operational environment.
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Experience conducting workplace investigations, audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
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Experience managing WCB claims, return-to-work programs, and disability management processes.
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Experience interpreting and applying workplace health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
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Experience developing and facilitating workplace safety training programs.
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Experience working within unionized environments and participating in labour relations discussions related to workplace safety.
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Standard First Aid/CPR certification considered an asset.
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Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s License or equivalent.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
APC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, underrepresented community members, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.