Posted 2 months ago
Health & Safety Manager
@ City of Merritt
Merritt, British Columbia
Overview
City of Merritt is hiring a Health & Safety Manager to build a strong safety culture across City departments. The role monitors OH&S compliance with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, evaluates workplace hazards and supports emergency management. The posting states full-time work at a salary of $78,000 to $98,000 per year.
Pay:
$78,000–$98,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Advise managers on OH&S regulatory compliance
- Investigate safety concerns and incidents and report recommendations
- Coordinate health and safety projects and education programs
- Conduct ergonomic assessments
- Support the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Requirements summary:
- Diploma, degree or certificate in occupational health and/or safety, or equivalent experience
- CRSP, ROH or CIH designation is an asset
- Public sector or unionized environment experience is an asset
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | COR Certification, CRSP, ROH, CIH |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Occupational health and safety |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Transit support |
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City of Merritt
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Full company description
Merritt is a small, caring, resilient city located in the stunning Nicola Valley of BC. We are surrounded by a spectacular, sprawling, rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Living in Merritt, you'll find short commutes, big amenities and an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreation and leisure amenities for all ages and preferences. Working at the City of Merritt, you'll join a team of caring coworkers and innovative roll-up-your-sleeves who are passionate about public service and determined to make a difference. Whether we're delivering essential services, running community recreation programs, or more, our team takes pride in helping Merritt to be an attractive, sustainable, healthy and safe small city. We work together to build a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects our values and the community we serve.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,464
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 73
- Reported office locations
- 2185 Voght Street, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, CA
- 2075 Mamette Ave, Merritt, British Columbia V1K 1R6, CA
- 2040 Mamette Ave, Merritt, British Columbia, CA
- 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, British Columbia V1K, CA
- 2026 Granite Pl, Merritt, British Columbia V1K 1E3, CA
- 1298 Coldwater Ave, Merritt, British Columbia V1K, CA
- Business categories
- Energy Management
- Government
- Property Management
- Public Safety
- Public Transportation
- Recreation
- Waste Management
- Water
- Other recorded names
- City of Merritt
- Specialties
- Roads & Solid Waste
- Utilities
- Planning & Development Services
- Parks
- Community
- Recreation
- Events
- Arena
- Administration
- Bylaw & Protective Services
- and Emergency Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Merritt is a small, caring, resilient city located in the stunning Nicola Valley of BC. We are surrounded by a spectacular, sprawling, rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Living in Merritt, you'll find short commutes, big amenities and an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreation and leisure amenities for all ages and preferences. Working at the City of Merritt, you'll join a team…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Merritt, BC |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1911 |
| Specialties | Roads & Solid WasteUtilitiesPlanning & Development ServicesParksCommunityRecreationEventsArenaAdministrationBylaw & Protective Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Company Description
Merritt is a small, caring, resilient city located in the stunning Nicola Valley of BC. We are surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Living in Merritt, you'll find short commutes, big city amenities and an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreation and leisure amenities for all ages and preferences.
Working at the City of Merritt, you'll join a team of caring coworkers and innovative roll-up-your-sleeves who are passionate about public service and determined to make a difference. Whether we're delivering essential services, running community recreation programs, or more, our team takes pride in helping Merritt to be an attractive, sustainable, healthy and safe small city. We work together to build a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects our values and the community we serve
Job Description
The Health & Safety Manager will work collaboratively with City departments and employee groups to foster a strong culture of safety throughout the organization. The position will support supervisory and managerial staff in the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive health and safety program. Under the direction of the management team, the Health & Safety Manager will analyze operating procedures, materials, and equipment conditions at work sites to identify potential risks of injury and occupational illness. Responsibilities include assisting management in developing and implementing measures to control workplace hazards, reduce organizational risk, and minimize loss and liability for the City. The Health & Safety Manager will also support the Emergency Management Coordinator and serve as a backup for this position when required.
In partnership with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC), the incumbent is responsible for monitoring compliance with occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations, legislation, standards, and City policies, programs, and procedures.
This position is responsible for anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating workplace hazards, as well as assisting in the development and implementation of practical control measures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Deliverables:
- Provide advice and recommendations to managers regarding regulatory compliance.
- Assist in investigating safety concerns and incidents, and prepare reports with recommendations for management.
- Coordinate health and safety projects and initiatives.
- Develop and deliver health and safety education programs and materials as required.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide related recommendations.
- Guide and support the operation of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, including serving as meeting note taker.
- Obtain and maintain City COR Certification.
- Support Emergency Management activities and serve as a backup resource when required.
Qualifications
- Degree, Diploma or Certificate (combined with experience) in Occupational Health and/or Safety or, an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
- Professional Designation (or working towards): CRSP, ROH or CIH is an asset.
- Experience working in the public sector operations or a unionized environment is an asset.
The successful candidate will require a valid BC (Class 5) driver's license. For new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.
Additional Information
We offer a total rewards package with competitive salaries ($78,000 - $98,000) yr comprehensive extended health care benefits, group insurances, opportunities for career growth and development, well-being benefits, an employee assistance program, exclusive perks, on-site parking and a supportive, respectful work environment.
This position will be posted until filled. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position. For full consideration, apply today!
The City of Merritt is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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