Leader, Safety Programs & Training

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As the Leader, Safety Programs & Training, you will provide strategic leadership and corporate oversight of occupational health and safety standards, training, orientation, and competency management across The City. You will ensure safety requirements are applied consistently across The City in alignment with legislation and corporate requirements.

As a member of the Occupational Health & Safety Management Team (OHSMT), you will lead technical safety and program support professionals and serve as the corporate authority on safety training governance, standards, and competency assurance. You will ensure programs meet legislative, operational, and organizational safety requirements. Primary duties include:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of corporate OHS standards, codes of practice, and guidance documents.
• Partner with Audit and Risk to align standards with Alberta OHS legislation, corporate policies, and industry leading practices.
• Identify emerging risks, legislative changes, and organizational needs requiring program or safety standards updates.
• Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into clear, practical corporate safety standards and expectations.
• Provide corporate interpretation and guidance to support consistent application of safety standards across the organization.
• Develop and maintain the corporate safety training framework, mandatory training requirements, and competency expectations.
• Lead corporate approaches to safety orientation, refresher training, recertification requirements, and competency verification.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and organizational learning outcomes.
• Lead initiatives to modernize safety training, standards management, and learning systems.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with operational leaders, safety committees, Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Business Unit Safety Teams.

Qualifications

• A completed 2-year diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Adult Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline, with at least 10 years of progressive experience including formal leadership; OR
• A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Adult Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline and at least 8 years of experience as outlined above.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs, standards, and training frameworks is required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent safety designation will be considered an asset.
• Adult education, instructional design, change management, human factors, or project management credentials will also be considered assets.
• Success in this role requires:
  • Leadership experience managing professional teams and enterprise initiatives.
  • Wide knowledge of OHS legislation, standards, and due diligence requirements.
  • Experience leading organizational change in a large, complex organization.
  • Ability to collaborate with leaders, employees, unions, safety committees, and regulators to resolve issues and improve safety performance.
  • Strong initiative, judgment, systems thinking, and evidence-based problem-solving to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills to align partners with competing priorities.

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: Exempt
• Position Type: 1 Permanent
• Compensation: Level M2 $133,008 - 166,260 per annum
• 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 2, 2026
• Job ID: 315442