Specialist - Corporate Safety

Join Our Team as a Specialist - Corporate Safety

Permanent | Full‑Time | On site
Starting at $83,240/year | Relocation assistance available

We are currently hiring a Corporate Safety Specialist to support our organization. In this role, you'll help create safe, healthy, and resilient environments for employees, visitors, and the community. While supporting internal departments, you'll play a key role in identifying and managing risk, strengthening a culture of safety, and helping ensure the services our community relies on are delivered safely and effectively.

You'll partner with leaders and frontline employees to identify risks, implement practical safety solutions, and support emergency preparedness and business continuity efforts. Your work will directly contribute to safer workplaces, positive visitor experiences, and the sustainable delivery of recreation services, parks operations, and community programs that residents rely on every day.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how safety is integrated into daily operations, support continuous improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on both employee wellbeing and community outcomes.

How you'll own it

• Partner with departmental teams to create safe, healthy environments for employees, visitors, and the community.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying risks, recommending practical solutions, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations, inspections, and audits to strengthen safety performance and prevent future incidents.
• Provide guidance on health, safety, and operational risk management to support safe and effective service delivery.
• Develop and deliver training programs that build safety awareness, competency, and accountability.
• Support emergency management and business continuity efforts to help ensure organizational readiness and resilience.
• Monitor and improve safety programs, ensuring compliance while driving meaningful safety outcomes.
• Track and report safety performance to inform decision-making and support operational excellence.
  
  

What you bring

• Practical expertise in Health, Safety, and Emergency Management systems.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Adaptability and initiative to solve safety challenges and drive improvements.
• Experience delivering safety training and competency programs.
• Proficiency in managing safety documentation.
• Ability to lead audits, inspections, and investigations.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or related field.
• 5+ years' experience with Health & Safety and Emergency Management systems.
• Knowledge of Alberta OHS legislation.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License with a clean record.
• Auditor certification and experience is an asset.
  
  

Why you'll love working with us

We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.

• Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
• Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
• Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
• Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.

Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.

Life in Medicine Hat

With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and communities, and want to help shape the safety culture that supports exceptional parks, recreation services, and public experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference for employees, residents, and visitors every day.

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