OHS Program Specialist

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As an OHS Program Specialist, you will act as the corporate steward for assigned corporate Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs across The City of Calgary. Working with Safety Advisors and other team members, you will support consistent implementation and continuous improvement, aligning corporate safety programs with legislative requirements, organizational risks, and operational needs. Primary duties include:

• Lead corporate safety program development, implementation, and improvement to reduce workplace safety risks and support employee safety.
• Align programs with the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), Alberta OHS legislation, organizational objectives, and operational needs.
• Develop, maintain, and publish procedures, guidance materials, and resources for consistent program delivery across business units.
• Analyze safety metrics, audit findings, incident investigations, near-miss reports, emergency response exercises, and feedback to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Review field documentation with OHS Audit and Assurance to verify corrective actions and effective control measures; work with business unit management to implement new controls.
• Recommend and implement improvements to procedures and safe work practices.
• Guide and support OHS staff and business unit leaders in communicating and achieving program objectives that are consistent with the OHSMS and legislation.
• Provide program information and expertise to employees, leaders, contractors, volunteers, and employees who develop or deliver training, to support consistent and effective implementation.
• Source safety supplies, including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid kits, to support business unit emergency response activities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Biology, Safety Engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience developing and maintaining health and safety related programs; OR

• A completed 2-year diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field and at least 8 years of experience as described above.

• Experience in developing safety-related programs, emergency response and/or business continuity planning, and safety audits and inspections is required.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., OHS Act, regulation and code).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex concepts to a diverse audience.

• Strong organizational and project management ability and able to manage several projects simultaneously.

• Analytical thinking and professional judgement to assess and resolve complex occupational health and safety gaps across a diverse organization.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Occupational Health & Safety
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 Permanent
• Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 201 8 Avenue SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 9, 2026
• Job ID: 315514