Manager, Safety Consulting

RAM is a project delivery firm specializing in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering and Advisory services across Canada. RAM is searching for a motivated and experienced individual in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will be an individual that enjoys a challenging, professional, and dynamic workplace and contributing to the success of a hardworking team. The Manager, Safety Management Services & Consulting is a senior, client-facing leader responsible for executing and overseeing high-quality OHS management consulting services while leading a team of Safety Advisors/Consultants who deliver work for clients. The role serves as the technical and delivery lead for the practice—setting standards for quality, coaching the team, and ensuring consistent, defensible, and practical client outcomes. This position includes business development participation and a primary focus is excellence in delivery, team performance, and practice capability. Responsibilities Lead and deliver OHS management consulting engagements (e.g., assessments, audits, investigations, project specific risk assessments, program development, contractor safety, training, and SMS implementation). Own project execution for client work: scope clarity, work planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery to timelines and quality expectations. Provide practical guidance grounded in legislation, standards, and best practice. Serve as the practice technical lead for Safety Management Services. Develop, maintain, and improve practice tools, templates, and methodologies. Provide technical review and quality assurance for high-risk or high-profile deliverables. Ensure services remain current with evolving legislation, enforcement expectations, and industry practice. Lead and support a team of Safety Advisors and Consultants. Build team capability through mentoring and technical coaching. Support recruitment and onboarding in partnership with the Principal. Promote a healthy, sustainable delivery culture—balancing workload, quality, and wellbeing. Maintain and strengthen relationships with key clients through trusted-advisor service, responsiveness, and consistent delivery quality. Support proposal development and client pursuits by contributing technical strategy, scope development, methodology, and interviews/presentations. Identify service expansion opportunities within existing accounts. Contribute to thought leadership and market presence through presentations and client education. Key Competencies Deep technical knowledge of OHS legislation, due diligence, and safety management systems; ability to translate requirements into practical solutions. Strong consulting delivery capability: planning, facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder management. Quality mindset: produces clear, defensible, consistent written deliverables and elevates team output through review and coaching. People leadership: coaches effectively, sets expectations, builds trust, and manages performance constructively. Communication and influence: executive-ready communication, confident facilitation, and ability to engage across all levels. Qualifications & Experience Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 20+ years of progressive experience in OHS roles, including significant experience in consulting or complex operational environments. Demonstrated experience leading teams or projects and managing multiple concurrent client deliverables. Professional designation such as CHSC, CRSP, or equivalent strongly preferred. Experience in infrastructure, transportation, aviation/airports, construction, or industrial environments is an asset. Why You Should Join RAM Tuition Reimbursement and Career Planning Extended Health Benefits Ability to work on North America’s largest projects Be part of an innovative technical team Grow & develop your career Join an inclusive and diverse culture Annual Performance and Salary Reviews For seven consecutive years, RAM has made Canadian Business and Maclean’s Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the Growth 500 profiles the country’s most successful growing businesses. Interested? We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your professional career, please send your resume in confidence to careers@ramconsulting.com. RAM is committed to employment equity and hires based on merit. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

This senior, client-facing leader is responsible for executing and overseeing high-quality OHS management consulting services while leading a team of Safety Advisors/Consultants, serving as the technical and delivery lead for the practice. Key duties include leading OHS engagements, owning project execution, providing technical review, and building team capability through coaching and mentoring.

Candidates must possess post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field, along with over 20 years of progressive OHS experience, including significant time in consulting or complex operational settings. Demonstrated team leadership and professional designation such as CHSC or CRSP are strongly preferred.

• Tuition Reimbursement • Career Planning • Extended Health Benefits • Annual Performance And Salary Reviews

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• OHS Legislation
• Due Diligence
• Safety Management Systems
• Consulting Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Quality Assurance
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring
• Technical Coaching
• Business Development
• Proposal Development
• Risk Assessment
• Audits
• Investigations
• Program Development
• Contractor Safety

• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Construction
• Engineering

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week