Manager, Health and Safety - Langley, Canada - Township of Langley

Manager, Health and Safety

The Township of Langley () centrally located in the Fraser Valley, offers an unparalleled transportation network, world-class amenities, and parks, and some of the region's most affordable housing.

Home to approximately 150,000 residents, the Township has been identified as one of Metro Vancouver's fastest growing municipalities with their population expecting to double by 2040.

Well recognised as the great place to live, work, play, and do business the community offers a unique balance of strong retail, agriculture, agri-tourism, world class wineries, recreation, education sectors, and more.

Recognizing the importance of the very best workplace safety policy and procedures that ensure the safety of their entire municipal workforce, the Township of Langley is looking to attract an accomplished municipal executive as Manager, Health and Safety.

As an integral part of the Human Resources team, this is an exempt position reporting to the Director, Human Resources.

You are a recognized and skilled practitioner in the safety field, specifically holding a degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), with at least five years related experience, ideally within a municipal setting.

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is preferred.

You are well versed and knowledgeable in all aspects of WorkSafeBC and a specialist in workplace health and safety with specific emphasis on providing guidance and advice on the Township's OHS program.

You will interpret and provide advice to managers, supervisors and employees in matters pertaining to the application of WorkSafeBC regulations.

You possess extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing safety programs, organizing, and conducting safety audits and field work, reviewing disability management initiatives and delivering safety related training to diverse work groups.

You will have been an integral part of many corporate Health and Safety Committees in a unionized environment and have demonstrated your ability in providing advice, direction, and leadership in this arena as well as conducting accident investigations and follow up reporting.

A demonstrated track record of working with a diverse group of employees concerning occupational health and safety is required.

You are a perceptive, high-energy individual with the ability to establish sensitive and productive relationships with managers, union officials, employees, contractors and WorkSafeBC representatives.

You are computer literate coupled with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. You hold your employees accountable and are known for setting work objectives that are aggressive yet realistic. You are comfortable working with smaller teams in a hands-on work environment.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of the vibrant future of the Township of Langley. Are you self-motivated, enjoy both responsibility and accountability, and ready for the challenges facing this sought-after OHS leadership role?

For more information please call Grant C.

Smith CHRP at or to apply for this position, forward your resume quoting assignment TOLMHS in Microsoft Word format to:

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.