Health & Safety Program Manager

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Territorial Health and Safety Manager role exists to oversee the day-to-day management of The Salvation Army’s Territorial Health and Safety Program, ensuring a consistent, compliant, and effective approach to health and safety across diverse jurisdictions in Canada. Reporting to the Territorial Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, the role is responsible for supporting developing policies, standards, processes, and training programs that support legislative compliance and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

By providing expert guidance, coaching, and client service to leaders and employees, the role helps mitigate risk, strengthen organizational accountability, and foster a culture of safety. This contribution supports The Salvation Army’s mission by protecting its people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling safe and effective service delivery across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

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Support the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Territorial Health and Safety Program, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and standards across the organization.

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Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across jurisdictions and lines of business, updating programs and policies to maintain compliance and minimize organizational risk.

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Oversee the execution of portfolio initiatives, timelines, and communication plans to ensure effective, timely, and sustainable program delivery.

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Provide subject matter expertise on health and safety matters, supporting the design of business processes, systems, and solutions that strengthen program effectiveness.

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Establish performance measures, metrics, and reporting frameworks to assess program success, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.

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Evaluate program and service effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative analysis, recommending improvements that enhance compliance, safety outcomes, and operational performance.

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Partner with Divisional leaders and management teams to provide guidance, coaching, and support in the...