Manager, Health & Safety

Job Number: J0525-1330 Job Title: Manager, Health & Safety Job Category: Health, Wellness and Safety Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: May 29, 2025 Closing Date: July 6, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Manager, Health & Safety to join our Human Resources Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Supervises, directs, coaches and evaluates the work of Health & Safety partners including site leaders, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSCs), and employees
• Developing, assessing, monitoring, and adjusting the Health and Safety program and related documents to address trends in incidents, hazards, injuries, and tasks across all job positions.
• Monitoring emerging compliance requirements, developing strategies to respond to compliance risks, and conducting regular compliance audits and follow-up inspections.
• Analyzing injury statistical data to develop prevention strategies and delivering safety training and education to support staff competency and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Co-leading the monthly Corporate Risk Management meetings that includes; setting agendas, completing minutes, and supplementary resources and ensuring participation.
• Help oversee education and programs related to organizational safety.
• Accompany managers and employees in identifying risks and providing OHS support to managers for their respective teams.
• Support orientation training at new build for managers and employees on health and safety
• Complete safety inspection of new builds, prior to opening, and identify any risks or opportunities to make adjustments

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and certificate or diploma in Safety management or a related discipline that includes courses in emergency planning, response, and hazard and risk assessment, is required.
• Applicable Health & Safety designation from a recognized institution (i.e. CRSP®)
• Minimum of 7 years of Safety experience
• Minimum of 5 years leading and managing a team
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation and regulations pertaining to occupational health & safety and claims management and human rights.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.