Manager, Health & Safety in Calgary

We're looking for a Manager, Health & Safety who is passionate about people, energized by challenges, and excited to help shape the future of safety across our growing organization. This is a unique leadership opportunity to progressively take ownership of health and safety across Primary. You'll initially focus on strengthening safety leadership and performance across our construction operations, while working closely with our experienced Senior Advisor, Safety. Over time, your responsibilities will expand to include our engineering operations, with the expectation that you will ultimately assume leadership of Primary's company-wide health and safety function.

At Primary, our values of Trust, Courage, and Beyond guide how we work together. We believe great safety leadership means building relationships, having the courage to challenge the status quo, and continuously looking for better ways to protect and support our people. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than manage a safety program. We want a leader who is excited to develop people, bring forward new ideas, and make a lasting impact!

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Safety Culture
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of safety professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture built on trust, accountability, and shared responsibility across Primary.
  • Build strong relationships with operational leaders and employees, empowering teams to take ownership of workplace safety.
  • Challenge conventional thinking, encourage new ideas, and drive meaningful improvements in safety practices.
• Safety Programs & Compliance
  • Oversee and continuously improve Primary's health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, industry standards, and COR certification requirements.
  • Oversee workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action processes.
  • Ensure effective safety training, orientations, and ongoing education programs are delivered across the organization.
  • Maintain effective safety management systems, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop, monitor, and report on key safety performance indicators, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen safety performance, reduce workplace incidents, and encourage proactive hazard identification.
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety systems, processes, and technologies.
  • Prepare and present safety performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Manage departmental budgets and resources to support effective program delivery.
• Collaboration & Operational Support
  • Partner with construction leaders and field teams to integrate safety into daily operations and project planning, maintaining a visible and supportive field presence.
  • Collaborate with engineering and other departments to develop practical safety solutions, progressively expanding responsibilities across Primary.
  • Work closely with the Senior Advisor, Safety to strengthen the company's safety programs and prepare for broader company-wide leadership responsibilities.

Logistics of Role:

Based in our Rocky View, Alberta office, this position is primarily office based, with regular travel to Primary's offices and project locations across Canada. A visible presence in the field and strong relationships with our operational teams will be important to your success.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive health and safety experience, including direct experience supporting construction or field operations.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire others.
• NCSO, CRSP, or a recognized occupational health and safety certification or diploma.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving health and safety programs and management systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence people at all levels.
• A proactive, practical, and collaborative approach to safety leadership, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Experience working in electrical utilities, power infrastructure, or engineering and construction environments.
• Experience managing or supporting COR certification and audit processes.
• Familiarity with safety management platforms such as SiteDocs and contractor compliance systems such as ISNetworld.
• CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional) designation.
• Experience supporting safety programs across multiple locations or jurisdictions.
• Environmental management experience or related certification.
• WHMIS Train the Trainer certification or experience delivering workplace safety training.