Health & Safety Coordinator

Health & Safety Coordinator

Deadline to Apply: November 22, 2026

Non-Union, Permanent Full-Time, On-site, 37.5hrs/week

About the Assiniboine Park Conservancy

Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public. We want to be a place where people share the wonders of nature in a way that inspires them to conserve it for the future.

The Opportunity

The Health & Safety Coordinator supports the day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s workplace safety and health program. Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, the Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading workplace health and safety initiatives, supporting regulatory compliance, conducting investigations and risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety accountability across all APC operations.

This position monitors organizational compliance with required safety licenses, certifications, and training; maintains safety records; supports incident and workplace investigations and follow-up; supports disability management & return to work programs; and helps ensure identified deficiencies are addressed across APC operations while supporting APC’s People First culture and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop safety policies, procedures, forms, statistics, compliance calendars, audit materials, and corrective-action records.
• Coordinate the review and maintenance of emergency procedures and response plans, and support emergency drills, follow-up, and corrective actions.
• Prepare safety communications, toolbox talks, awareness materials, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support SAFE Work certification activities and other organizational safety initiatives.
• Maintain required records and inspection schedules for first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and AEDs, including replenishment, readiness checks, and replacement of supplies, pads, and batteries.
• Ensure that employees in regulated or designated roles maintain current required credentials by monitoring completion and expiry dates, issuing renewal reminders, and following up with employees and leaders as needed.
• Coordinate required courses, testing, renewals, external trainers, training spaces, materials, and employee scheduling with operational departments.
• Develop or update practical safety training materials and support onboarding, orientation, and refresher training.
• Receive, document, and track workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, hazards, and safety concerns, ensuring timely notification and follow-up.
• Conduct or support investigations using established methods and document findings, corrective actions, owners, and completion dates.
• Coordinate WCB claim documentation and reporting under the direction of the Senior Director of Human Resources.
• Work closely with the HR team to support return-to-work, accommodation, and disability management processes, including documentation, scheduling, and follow-up.

Required Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or an Occupational Health and Safety certification.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in workplace safety and health coordination, human resources, claims administration, compliance tracking, or a related operational environment.
• Training in incident investigation, committee practice, disability management, auditing, or SAFE Work certification would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety and health requirements, incident reporting, disability management, inspection programs, hazard assessment, and corrective-action tracking.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

What We Have to Offer:

• An Inclusive work environment
• Zoo & Leaf membership
• Free parking
• Park discounts
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Comprehensive employer paid group benefits (health, dental, life, travel) and RRSP
• Beautiful Park setting

APC Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Assiniboine Park Conservancy is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employment equity may be a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, racialized minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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