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Sr. Manager, Health & Safety

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA, T3E 6L1

Department: Environment, Health & Safety
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 1236
Date Posted: September 18, 2025
Closing Date: October 2, 2025 or until filled

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Health & Safety at UFA is responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure the health and well-being of 1,100+ employees and 60 Agency Partners in western Canada, and compliance with regulatory standards.

This role involves coordinating and influencing various business lines that include agricultural retail, downstream petroleum cardlock and bulk deliveries, fertilizer distribution and construction to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The Sr. Manager, Health & Safety will have direct reports that are located remotely in the field. This role is based at the Calgary Support Office (CSO).

Responsibilities:

Minimize corporate environmental, health and safety liability through effective implementation of UFA’s Environment, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS).
Maintain and enhance COR and assist Agency Partners in obtaining and maintaining their SECOR/COR registration.
Prepare, publish and present on health and safety performance metrics to senior management and field management via scorecards, reports and presentations.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate health and safety practices into daily operations.
Manage UFA 24/7 emergency response program
Set and develop departmental budgets
Support the operations with technical expertise to integrate EH&S into operations.
Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations.
Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in health and safety.
Manage and conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards, program gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Lead and manage a team of Health & Safety Advisors providing guidance and support.
Working with Learn & Development to develop, coordinate and conduct health and safety training sessions for employees both in person and via online courses.
Investigate workplace incidents and provide recommendations for preventative controls.
Manage third party H&S pre-qualification requirements, maintaining current client expectations and preparation of material for business line’s tender and bid proposals.
Manage, develop and maintain UFA’s Incident Management System
Manage, develop and maintain UFA’s behavioral based program, which consists of ongoing training workshops and integrating program fundamentals into other systems, programs, and day to day operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Certification in health and safety management (e.g., CRSP, CSP) preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a health and safety role, with at least 5 years in a managerial position.
Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices across the industries we serve.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and make data-driven decisions for events and future programs.
Proficiency in using health and safety management software and tools.
Regular travel will be required within western Canada to visit sites and staff (anticipated 20-25% travel).

Is a safety sensitive position as will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

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UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

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