Program Manager, Industry Impact & Development

Forge Performance Group Forge Performance Group is a Recruitment & Talent Management solutions team located in Calgary, AB. We are dedicated to connecting our clients with highly skilled professionals well-matched to their unique hiring needs, culture, and goals. This opportunity is posted on behalf of one of our clients. Be a part of building a stronger, safer workforce! Our client is a respected national organization dedicated to advancing workplace health and safety within a high-risk industry. They are committed to helping organizations build safer workplaces through collaboration, education, and industry leadership. Everything they do is guided by values of trust, responsiveness, collaboration, discipline, and proactivity. Joining this team means contributing to an organization focused on ensuring workers return home safely every day.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Industry Impact & Development, the Program Manager is responsible for providing consultative health and safety services to member organizations and industry partners. This role works directly with clients to strengthen safety programs, improve workplace performance, and support the organization's mission of reducing work-related injuries and incidents across the industry.

What You'll Do

Lead on-site safety consultations and initiatives to help clients strengthen their health and safety programs while reducing workplace illness and injury. Coordinate and deliver regional health and safety workshops and represent the organization at industry events and conferences. Analyze Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) claims data and organizational safety statistics to identify trends and prioritize client support. Conduct on-site assessments and provide recommendations to improve health and safety management systems. Stay current on legislation, regulations, and emerging safety initiatives to provide informed guidance, including support related to Certificate of Recognition (COR) and Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) programs. Serve as a technical advisor to committees and working groups by providing subject matter expertise. Champion a strong safety culture by promoting industry best practices and organizational safety initiatives. Perform other related duties as required.

What You'll Bring

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline. A recognized safety designation (CRSP) or Occupational Health & Safety certification, or currently working toward one. Safety Auditor certification is considered a strong asset. Five or more years of project or program management experience. Experience working within the oil and gas industry or a related industrial environment is considered an asset. Strong knowledge of industry health and safety legislation, regulations, and return-to-work programs. Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret safety statistics and communicate findings clearly. Excellent facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and consensus-building abilities. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Confidence presenting to groups and leading workshops. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Knowledge of audit protocols and auditing techniques.

What's In It For You

Competitive compensation package Hybrid work model Comprehensive medical and dental benefits RRSP matching program Generous vacation and flex days Employee education assistance program Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. They encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about workplace health and safety and enjoy partnering with organizations to create meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Forge Performance Group thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.