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Regional SH&E Risk Manager - Canada


Company : Savage


Location : Edmonton, Division No. 11


Created : 2026-03-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM Grow Your Career with Savage! Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, weve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. Were proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. To Apply for this position, click on the 'Apply' button above and complete the application. At Savage, we know our valued Team Members are key to our shared success. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Regional SH&E Risk Manager to support several of our Canadian operations. In this role, you will lead safety, health, environmental, and riskmanagement efforts, ensure regulatory compliance across multiple provinces, and support operations in building a strong safety culture focused on prevention, training, and continuous improvement. This position plays a critical role in helping our teams operate safely, effectively, and in alignment with Canadian regulatory standards. This role will be based in Edmonton, AB and has a travel requirement of around 60%. These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage: - A culture that appreciates Team Members - Competitive annual salary and performance bonus opportunities - Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with match into a DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan) Responsibilities / Job Duties: - Work closely with all operations managers and their safety teams in implementing all safety-related portions of Savages S 7 System - Development and delivery of procedural and regulatory training - Lead Business operations in achieving the goal of zero incidents - Lead Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) efforts of the Refinery Services Business - Establish a proactive SH&E process towards incident prevention - Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable Canadian Federal and Provincial regulatory requirements - Ensure team members follow proper safety rules and processes - Implement and conduct training to ensure all Team Members are properly trained to perform their work safely - Ensure regulatory compliance; ensure all permits and reports are properly completed and submitted - Ensure compliance with: - Provincial Occupational Health & Safety Acts - Canada Labour Code (where applicable) - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations - Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) - Applicable Provincial Environmental Protection Acts - Interface with key customer SH&E contacts and assist operations in implementing and executing customer-driven programs or emphasis areas (including involvement with each Refinerys Contractor Safety Team activities) - Own the Safety Specialist Program for the Business - Ensure incidents are properly reported to internal and external parties including appropriate Provincial authorities - Assists in the start-up of new businesses, products, and processes - Lead Savage team on customer safety audits - Provide strategic coaching and mentoring for up to four (4) dot-line reports - Lead the root cause investigation process when events happen - Spend time visiting the operations and time in the field with the frontline team members - Track leading indicators to address trends within the unit - Gives and receives support to other operations when needed - Perform safety inspections and observations at operations - Responsible for growth, development, and continuing education and certification of SH&E supervisors (building bench strength) Canadian Risk & Claims Oversight: - Oversee all Canadian risk claims, including: - Workers Compensation claims (all provinces) - Auto liability claims - General liability claims - Environmental claims - Ensure compliance with reporting requirements of Provincial Workers Compensation Boards including but not limited to: - WorkSafeBC - WCB Alberta - WCB Saskatchewan - WCB Manitoba - WSIB Ontario - CNESST Quebec - Atlantic Provincial WCB authorities - Coordinate with insurance carriers, thirdparty administrators, legal counsel, and Provincial regulators - Monitor claim reserves and cost trends - Ensure returntowork and modified duty processes align with Provincial legislation - Provide regular claims reporting to the Group Safety Director - Escalate highexposure claims or regulatory enforcement actions Requirements/Qualifications: - Broad knowledge and understanding of safety, including Canadian Occupational Health & Safety legislation and Provincial regulatory frameworks, with some knowledge of environmental and rail best practices - Ability to analyze situations and data and make sound decisions - Training experience preferred - Excellent communication skills, written and spoken; excellent organizational skills & multitasking - Detailoriented and selfstarter, with the ability to prioritize tasks - Sets the standard for safety, professionalism, and performance - Excellent people skills good listener and communicator, both written and oral - Responds well to highpressure situations - Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect - Embraces and teaches company culture Preferred Education/Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related Canadianrecognized field - 5+ years experience in a safety leadership role - Experience in petrochemical, refining, rail, or heavy industrial environments within Canada. Previous rail, DOT, and petrochemical experience - Experience working within multiprovince regulatory environments preferred Physical Requirements: - 60% travel required within Canadian provinces - Ability to climb ladders, racks, and tanks - Ability to walk on uneven surfaces - Ability to work indoors in an office environment, as well as outdoors in changing weather conditions - Willing to always wear appropriate PPE when needed and set the example Additional Information: - A complete job description is available upon request - Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drugfree workplace - You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting. - Eligible fulltime team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; companypaid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match. - Parttime team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked. - Our benefit packages may change from time to time. #J-18808-Ljbffr