Manager, Safety

Job Description

At Civeo, our employees are the cornerstone of our success. As a global workforce accommodation specialist, we help individuals maintain healthy, productive, and connected lives while working away from home.

Guided by our core values of safety, respect, care, excellence, integrity and collaboration we are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our guests and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and communities.

Job Summary:

As the Manager, Safety, you will play a key leadership role in promoting a culture of safety excellence across your assigned client portfolio. Based at one of our lodges in Fort McMurray, AB, you’ll work closely with operations teams to embed safety into daily practices, reduce incident frequency and costs, and ensure a safe, productive work environment. This role is instrumental in developing and implementing health and safety programs, policies, and procedures that align with Civeo’s commitment to operational efficiency and compliance with OH&S legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Champion a strong safety culture by modeling positive behaviors and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to embed safety into all initiatives and align with strategic business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals, supporting their development and ensuring alignment with corporate safety standards.

Program Development

• Design and enhance safety programs using data-driven insights to identify trends and prioritize risk areas.
• Continuously improve safety policies and procedures to meet OH&S legislation and industry standards.
• Manage safety budgets and support corporate safety planning alongside senior leadership.

Safety Best Practices & Compliance

• Oversee site-specific safety practices and ensure compliance with regulations and client standards.
• Lead incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action planning.
• Monitor and report on safety metrics, trends, and performance to drive accountability and improvement.
• Ensure timely regulatory reporting and integrate safety requirements into contracts and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification: Diploma in a related technical field (e.g., Construction Engineering Technology, Business, or HR) required; a degree in HSE Management is an asset. Must hold a professional safety designation such as CRSP, NCSO, or CSO.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive HSE experience with proven leadership in developing and implementing safety systems, policies, and procedures.
• Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in MS Office, with excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean 5-year abstract. Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to work rotational shifts in remote camp settings.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes dental, vision, life insurance, and extended health coverage
• Health or Personal Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP/DPSP Match Program
• Professional Development

We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home.

If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

To apply, please submit your resume online to https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/About Us

Civeo Canada Employees LP is a premier remote workforce accommodations specialist supporting the Western Canadian resource industry. We help people maintain healthy, productive and connected lives while living and working away from home. Our unique approach focuses on guest wellbeing, operational efficiency and community building – making us a leading provider of accommodation solutions.