Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Job summary

The Occupational Health and Safety Project Manager will lead the development and implementation of safety programs across the Ontario portfolio. Responsibilities include analyzing incident data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical expertise to support management accountability.

Job details

Work Location: AgeCare Corporate-Ontario FTE: 16 hours per week Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time, 1 Year-contract Salary: $46.15 – $51.28 per hour This is a hybrid role that includes required travel to sites. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Occupational Health and Safety Project Manager to join our team at AgeCare. As the OH&S Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the continued development and implementation of an effective and strong Occupational Health and Safety program across our Ontario portfolio. The OH&S Project Manager will lead, identify, develop, and manage Employee Health, Safety, and Wellness strategies, with a focus on industry best practices, effective program management, oversight, and day-to-day administration. What You Will Do * Provide guidance, coaching and technical expertise to support management accountability for occupational health and safety programs, injury prevention, incident management, and regulatory compliance. * Support and maintain relationships with external health and safety stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, consultants, and provincial safety partners. * Analyze incident, illness, injury and claims data to identify trends, develop recommendations, and support operational decision-making. * Preparing monthly and quarterly health and safety performance reports for operational and corporate leadership, and report on safety performance. * Support audit readiness activities, compliance reviews, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives across Ontario operations. * Lead initiatives that reduce workplace injuries, improve audit results, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support positive employee health and safety outcomes. What You Bring * Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience. * Continuing education in Occupational Health and Safety. * 5-7 years of progressive experience in Occupational Health and Safety, including experience leading projects, programs, or teams. * Experience in healthcare, long-term care, seniors living, or a similarly regulated environment is considered a strong asset. * The ability to participate in extensive travel and a valid provincial driver’s license and access to a vehicle. * The ability to analyze and interpret information contained in business related documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively relay/present information accordingly. * Strong supervisory and leadership skills, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Workday experiences are a plus. What We Offer * Competitive pay and benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and paid time off. * Career growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement. * Supportive culture: A diverse and inclusive leadership team. * Meaningful work: Work that helps employees bring their best to work and provide exceptional care to the residents we serve. * Recognition: A workplace where hard work is valued and celebrated. About AgeCare For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you! Help us create a welcoming and nurturing home for our residents. Apply today! At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-NG1 If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

What you’ll do

The Occupational Health and Safety Project Manager will lead the development and implementation of safety programs across the Ontario portfolio. Responsibilities include analyzing incident data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical expertise to support management accountability.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of progressive experience in Occupational Health and Safety. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to various sites are required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Professional growth and development opportunities • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Incident Management · Preferred
• Performance Reporting · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Injury Prevention · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Project Management
• Injury Prevention
• Incident Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Analysis
• Performance Reporting
• Audit Readiness
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Workday
• Report Writing
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge
• Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Auditing
• Business Correspondence
• Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Long-Term Care
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Program Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Occupational Health and Safety Manager
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager
• Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists