Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Health & Safety Lead is responsible for driving the organization’s occupational health, safety, and security strategy across all WINS sites. This role provides expert support on compliance, risk management, and safety culture, ensuring that WINS meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and maintains a safe environment for employees, volunteers, program participants and other stakeholders. The Health & Safety Lead also oversees all aspects of physical security, including alarm systems, video surveillance, and access controls.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Occupational Health & Safety
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of health and safety policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with Alberta OH&S legislation and applicable Alberta Health Services requirements.
Conduct and coordinate regular risk assessments, workplace inspections, compliance audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs), ensuring hazards are identified, documented, and mitigated.
Maintain and report on key health and safety metrics (e.g., incident rates, near misses, corrective actions) and share insights with the senior leadership team.
Support organizational programs related to workplace violence and harassment prevention, threat assessment, and psychological health and safety initiatives.
Maintain and provide training of the Emergency Response Plan, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency preparedness across all sites.
Actively manage WCB claims, including documentation, reporting, and return-to-work coordination in partnership with managers and P&C.
Oversee and support all security systems including alarm monitoring, access control systems, and video surveillance across WINS facilities.
Manage vendor relationships for alarm and surveillance services, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ensure proper access protocols are followed and updated regularly; oversee building key distribution and access credentials in collaboration with site managers. Support investigations related to security breaches, theft, or unauthorized access, including retrieval and review of surveillance footage.
Leadership and Collaboration
Administrative and Other Duties
Ensure required license/training renewals are tracked and monitored through ADP or other method, including but not limited to First Aid, Food safety, Forklift and Driver training.
Personal/ Professional Attributes
