Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager of People and Organizational Development, the Supervisor, Health, Safety and Risk Management will be responsible for leading initiatives that protect our people and community. If you thrive on building relationships, fostering organizational collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of workplace health, safety and risk management systems at the County.

In this role, you will engage with talented leaders and professionals across the organization. This role is responsible for providing knowledge, leadership, and direction to support continuous improvement of our safety culture. This includes developing and maintaining comprehensive health, safety, and risk management programs that align with regulatory standards and organizational strategic goals. You’ll lead a team of professionals, provide support and guidance to managers and staff, and champion a culture of safety and compliance across all departments. From conducting risk assessments and managing audits to overseeing emergency response planning and insurance programs, your work will directly support employee well-being and contribute to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Health, Safety, and Risk Management (HSRM) system that supports departmental and organizational strategic goals.

• Maintain the Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implement audit action plans.

• Oversee contributions to the County’s strategic business plan goals.

• Coach and advise managers, supervisors, and employees on health, safety, and risk inquiries.

• Lead and mentor a team of HSRM professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Create and update safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with legislative requirements and organizational goals.

• Coordinate WCB claims, disability management, and return-to-work programs.

• Oversee contractor and vendor management programs in collaboration with other impacted departments.

• Ensure compliance with insurance programs, policy renewals, and audit requirements.

• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.

• Maintain health- and safety-related metrics and reports using a health and safety management system and analytics tools.

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.

• Develop corrective and preventive measures and coach leaders on implementation.

• Maintain, update, and test emergency response plans through drills and exercises.

• Administer insurance claims and liaise with insurers and adjusters.

• Monitor insurance coverage for County assets and ensure accurate reporting.

• Act as liaison for non-profit community groups under the County insurance umbrella.

• Work with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and promote best practices.

• Oversee the Health, Safety, and Risk Management budget and departmental business plan goals.

• Deliver training sessions, coordinate safety-related events (e.g., NAOSH Week, Safety BBQs) and implement positive safety culture initiatives throughout the organization.

• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee activities and municipal emergency activations.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive health, safety, and risk management supervisory-level experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment
• Three years of progressively responsible experience conducting investigations and audits
• Experience maintaining Certificate of Recognition (COR) and implementing COR audit action plans. Experience working with Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred
• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation or Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation considered an asset
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, and code
• Proficiency in using safety management systems, software, and tools to track and report safety metrics
• Experience conducting learning and development sessions and coaching at a cross- organizational level
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract required
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to support and advise leaders
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail
• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Areas of focus may include:

• Program Development & Leadership

• Policy & Compliance

• Incident & Emergency Management

• Claims & Risk Management

• Collaboration & Training

Additional Information

The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Employee Perks:

• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance
• County branded clothing allowance
• Personal fuel card with discounted price
• County campground discount
• Personal cell phone plans
• Discounted gym membership rates
• Business casual dress standard with casual Fridays

Work Schedule:

This position works Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm for 35 hours per week with some flexibility and/or additional hours to attend meetings or meet operational needs. This position will be required to participate in the department’s 24/7 on-call rotation (approximately one week per month).

Hourly Pay: $60.31 – $70.96

This posting will be open until a successful candidate is found.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.