Make your mark where history meets horizon. In Drumheller—home to the world-famous Dinosaur Valley—our breathtaking Badlands backdrop, vibrant recreation culture, and tight-knit community create a place where your leadership truly matters. As the Health & Safety Officer, you’ll be a champion for keeping our community safe from the ground up. If you’re ready to lead with passion, innovation, and leave a visible legacy across our valley, we’d love to meet you.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Health and Safety Officer is the Town’s Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) specialist, responsible for leading and administering organization‑wide OH&S programs and standards. Reporting to the Director of Emergency and Protective Services, the position provides subject‑matter expertise and strategic advice to leadership to support regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and a strong safety culture across all departments.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Leads, administers, and continuously improves the Town’s corporate Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program across all worksites and operational activities.
- Develops corporate OH&S standards, frameworks, and minimum requirements to ensure consistent application of legislation, policy, and best practices across departments.
- Conducts and oversees inspections, audits, and risk assessments; analyzes findings; and provides direction to departments to address identified hazards and compliance gaps.
- Leads workplace incident investigations, including evidence collection, witness interviews, root‑cause analysis, and the assignment, tracking, and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
- Acts as the Town’s primary liaison with OH&S regulators and external agencies, managing statutory notifications, investigations, reporting, record retention, and audit‑ready documentation.
- Provides subject‑matter expertise and strategic advice to senior leadership where safety intersects with operational decision‑making, employee accountability, and collective agreement interpretation.
- Supports and coordinates Health and Safety Committees and representatives, including guidance on work refusals, serious incidents, and urgent safety concerns.
- Analyzes safety data and trends to develop reports and recommendations that support senior leadership decision‑making, strategic planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
- Develops and maintains the Town’s corporate safety orientation, training standards, and competency requirements; delivers training where appropriate and/or designates qualified trainers.
- Reviews, approves, and enforces corporate‑level safe work procedures, hazard assessments, and high‑risk work controls requiring centralized oversight or sign‑off.
- Establishes contractor and procurement safety requirements, verifies compliance, and exercises stop‑work authority where safety controls are inadequate or non‑compliant.
- Provides occupational health and safety expertise to support corporate emergency preparedness, response, and recovery planning.
- Partners with Human Resources and departments on WCB claims management, injury management, return‑to‑work, and accommodation planning within a unionized environment.
- Performs other related duties in accordance with Town policies and standards
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Possesses a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in an occupational health and safety role, preferably in a municipal or public‑sector environment.
- Holds a post‑secondary certificate or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Holds or is actively working toward a recognized professional designation (e.g., CRSP, CRST, RMHSA, NCSO, or equivalent).
- Holds current Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or is willing to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- Additional safety‑related training relevant to municipal operations (e.g., WHMIS, TDG, H2S Alive, Confined Space, Fall Protection) is an asset.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrates strong working knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation and best practices.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills in complex and sensitive situations.
- Communicates clearly and effectively in writing and verbally, including the ability to prepare reports, recommendations, and training materials.
- Is proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and is comfortable using systems to support reporting, tracking, and day‑to‑day decision‑
- Is highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
- Is able to conduct field inspections and investigations and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Is available for occasional after‑hours response, as required.
- Holds a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and is able to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract.
Employment Category: Permanent Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)
Compensation: $66,633.06 - $88,860.96
BENEFITS: The Town of Drumheller offers a competitive compensation package that includes salary, vacation, personal leave, extended health and wellness benefits, LAPP pension (effective date of hire), professional development support, and an excellent team environment.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the CAREERS section on our website. This position will remain open until filled; however, candidates are encouraged to apply early as screening will begin immediately.
The Town of Drumheller is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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