Director, OHS and Disability Management

Government of Alberta

. Build and lead occupational health services and the ASPS occupational health and safety management framework .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaLead💰 CA$134,136 - CA$170,333 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in occupational health and safety management, including the development of policies and practices for disability management, workplace inspections, and legislative compliance. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and advise senior leadership on health-related employment cases and operational readiness.

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Occupational Health And Safety ManagementDisability ManagementWorkers' CompensationLeadership ExperienceCanadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

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Hard Skills

Hazard ManagementWorkplace InspectionsIncident InvestigationsHealth SurveillanceReturn To Work ProgramsLegislative ComplianceIntegrated Systems DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentOperational FitnessMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingConfidentialityAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Occupational HealthHealth SciencesDisability ManagementHuman ResourcesSafety-Sensitive EnvironmentUnionized EnvironmentPublic SafetyEmergency ServicesHealthcareComplex Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead occupational health services and the ASPS occupational health and safety management framework
Oversee hazard management, workplace inspections, incident and exposure investigations, corrective actions and legislative compliance
Lead disability management, accommodation, WCB, fitness for duty, modified duties, return to work and reintegration
Establish consistent, evidence-informed practices for occupational exposures, health surveillance and operational fitness while maintaining clinical confidentiality
Coordinate multidisciplinary support for complex health-related employment cases and operational reintegration
Partner across HR, Health and Wellness, Labour Relations, Development and Standards, operations and external providers
Monitor workforce health and safety trends to identify risks and prevention opportunities and inform senior leadership decisions
Establish provincial policies, standards and accountabilities and build organizational capability in occupational health, safety and disability management
Report to the Executive Director, People and Organizational Development

Requirements

What you’ll need

University graduation in occupational health, health sciences, occupational safety, disability management, rehabilitation, human resources or a related field
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience, including significant leadership responsibility
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience, or one year of experience for one year of education
Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety, human rights, accommodation, disability management, workers' compensation and related employer responsibilities
Experience developing integrated systems for occupational health, fitness-for-duty, accommodation, return to work and reintegration
Ability to translate legislation, clinical information and organizational requirements into practical policies, standards and decisions while protecting confidentiality
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and advising senior leaders on workforce health, occupational risk and operational readiness
Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License or equivalent
Successful completion of security screening required
Cover letter explaining how the candidate meets the requirements and assets of the role
Senior leadership experience in occupational health and safety, disability or abilities management, or related workforce systems in a complex environment is an asset
Experience supporting policing, public safety, military, emergency services, healthcare or another safety-sensitive, high-accountability environment is an asset
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification is an asset
Experience designing services for a geographically dispersed workforce, including rural or remote locations, is an asset
Experience in a unionized environment is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time employment
36.25-hour work week
Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm
Opportunity to contribute to the Alberta Public Service and Alberta Sheriffs Police Service
Accommodation during the recruitment process if required