Job Description
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POSITION TITLE: Safety Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
CLASSIFICATION: MGO-06
SALARY RANGE: Starting at $67,626.00 Per Anum
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Term (18-24 Months)
LOCATION: Saskatoon, SK
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director, Human Resources
Brief Overview:
The Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and coordinating the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) employee health and safety program. A key responsibility of this position is to lead the creation of the MN–S Employee Health and Safety Program, including policies, procedures, training frameworks, and supporting tools. This role ensures compliance with provincial occupational health and safety legislation and supports a proactive, positive safety culture across all MN–S operational sites.
The Safety Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and advisory support to employees and leadership teams. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, knowledgeable about safety regulations, and passionate about building safe, healthy workplaces.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the creation and documentation of the MN–S Employee Health and Safety Program.
Develop government‑wide health and safety policies, procedures, manuals, forms, and templates.
Research and integrate safety best practices, legislative requirements, and Indigenous‑informed safety approaches.
Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources and other department and ministry leadership teams to ensure program alignment with MN–S operational needs.
Create tools and workflows that support consistent safety practices across all MN–S departments and locations.
Support the rollout of the safety program, including coordination of training and communications.
Coordinate safety activities such as inspections, hazard assessments, safety meetings, and training sessions.
Monitor compliance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act and OH&S Regulations.
Track and ensure completion of all required safety documentation, certifications, and recertifications.
Support internal and external audits and assist in preparing required documentation.
Support incident and near‑miss reporting processes by gathering information and completing necessary documentation.
Track corrective actions, follow up with responsible parties, and maintain accurate incident logs.
Assist in preparing incident summary reports and trend analyses.
Coordinate and schedule safety orientations, training programs, and refresher sessions.
Track training records, expiry dates, and compliance requirements.
Prepare training materials, attendance sheets, and communication notices.
Prepare safety bulletins, alerts, meeting minutes, and awareness materials.
Respond to employee safety inquiries and provide guidance based on policy and legislation.
Support the Human Resources department with presentations, reporting, and project work.
Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready safety records in both digital and physical formats.
Ensure up‑to‑date documentation of inspections, incidents, hazard assessments, and corrective actions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of provincial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of safety management systems, incident reporting processes, hazard assessments, and training requirements.
Ability to develop and interpret health and safety policies, procedures, manuals, and program materials.
Excellent written communication skills for drafting safety documentation, reports, and training materials.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and digital document management systems.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate safety expectations clearly to employees and management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams across multiple departments and locations.
Qualifications and Experience
Certificate or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Health, or a related field (required or equivalent combination of experience).
Safety certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, OHS training) considered an asset.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a health and safety, compliance, or coordination role.
Experience developing employee health and safety programs is considered an asset.
Additional requirements:
Must provide an acceptable criminal record check.
Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license and access reliable transportation is required
This position will need to travel >15% of the time.
Please submit your application by 11:59 PM on March 10, 2026.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
