ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of the health and safety programs and initiatives at the City. Works with management, staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, Act and Codes through exchange of information, training and education, promotion of programs and initiatives. This position reports to the Manager of Occupational Health and Safety and Wellness.

This is a full-time, permanent position. The salary range is: $86,486.40 - $102,083.80.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Health & Safety Management Plan and Systems

• Work with management to ensure city's obligations and responsibilities under the relevant Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation are met.

• Work with key collaborators to develop and deliver the OHS plan.

• Implement, embed, and maintain the necessary health and safety systems and processes to ensure legal compliance, support the delivery of the health and safety plan and promote a positive OHS culture.

• Take ownership of OHS document control, improvements, feedback, and updates.

• Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach by instigating and actively participating in review and changes to the OHS plan.

• Implement, lead and maintain regular Certificate Of Recognition (COR) Audit practices and procedures.

• Respond to current OHS issues and develop necessary interventions and solutions.

• Produce regular and appropriate reports on OHS, including identifying emerging trends and areas of improvement and actively participate as resource to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee(s).

1. Health and Safety Culture

• Promote, champion and drive continuous improvement in OHS, to create and develop a proactive health and safety culture.

• Provide leadership and support in OHS across the organization.

• Implement and embed OHS behavioral observations process and review it regularly.

• Work with management and staff to promote understanding of City's OHS requirements.

• Work with management and staff to ensure compliance with City's OHS policies and procedures.

• Coordinate annual safety retreat event.

• Ability to effectively engage a variety of collaborators from diverse backgrounds.

1. Health and Safety Administration

• Work with City's supervisors to facilitate the compliance of contractors with the City's OHS management process, including pre-qualification, review of contract safety plans, review of contractors Health & Safety Communications, monitoring, and reporting data.

• May provide health and safety guidance and assistance to contractors.

• Monitor actions and follow-up as required with management to ensure appropriate resolutions and timely close out of outstanding issues.

• Prepare health and safety updates for the Occupational Health and Safety Committee(s).

• Provide input into the preparation of the annual review of the Health and Safety Plan.

• Track safety incidents, investigate and ensure that corrective actions are identified.

• Provide assistance to management on how to complete their investigation.

• Conduct serious incident investigations to ensure appropriate reporting.

• Communicate to all staff any change in OHS regulations and requirements.

• Develop City's OHS policies, procedures and processes that enable a positive safety culture.

• Carry out safe work practices by observing and giving feedback and recognition to, peers and other staff on safe and unsafe behaviors.

• Take all practical steps to always work safely and ensure other staff members are also working safely.

• Accurately report and record all OHS incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, or hazards.

1. Hazard Identification & Assessment, Investigation

• Ensure that hazard identification/site safety compliance records are maintained.

• Encourage reporting of Health and Safety Incidents to ensure they are recorded and reported.

• Coordinate and facilitate Hazard Assessments and facilitate the development of safety plans for all City work activities.

• Undertake any necessary investigation and reporting of incidents/ events.

• Identify potential opportunities to improve the hazard controls, investigation policies and procedures, and implement approved changes.

• Develop relevant data collection and analysis system.

1. Training and Education

• Undertake OHS orientation for new staff members.

• Train staff on respirator use and coordinate fit testing and hearing test.

• Develop and maintain general health and safety training records.

• Monitor ongoing OHS training requirements and coordinate/deliver necessary training.

1. Other Duties

• Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
• Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the “Values, We Live By”.
• All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
• Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
• Back up for the Manager Health, Safety and Wellness
• Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post secondary education Degree in Human Resources, Health & Safety, Sciences or equivalent.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in OHS field, preferably in a local government setting.

• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Familiarity and experience in the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program.

• Solid knowledge of OHS legislative requirements and application.

• Solid understanding of health and safety management system theory and design.

• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others to achieve agreed upon goals and set up inclusive and collaborative programs/initiatives.

• Ability to weigh multiple perspectives to maximize results and recommend the most appropriate solution.

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

• Ability to develop and implement concise and effective Health & Safety Management Systems.

• Ability to engage and influence others to achieve positive outcomes.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work within specific timelines and be results focused.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, or the ability to obtain this designation.

COMPETENCIES:
Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one’s team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization’s capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Class 5 Driver’s License.

• Must obtain a satisfactory review of a three-year Driver’s Abstract, with a maximum of six demerits.

• Criminal Record Check Clearance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Monday to Friday
• Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Hybrid Work Options
• Overtime may be required.
• Travel may be required.
• Working in an office environment.

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
• The posting may be used to staff other permanent or temporary vacancies.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive annual salary
• Pension
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Leave Options
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Employee Awards
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities
• Professional Development

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Strategic and Communication Services - Human Resources - Occupational Health Safety and Wellness

Opening Date

Sep 18, 2025

Closing Date

Oct 03, 2025 11:59 PM