Venor is proud to partner with Cresco in their search for a Health & Safety Manager to join their growing team in Bedford, Nova Scotia. 

Cresco has been shaping communities for decades through innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship. Driven by a passion for building vibrant, inclusive, and livable spaces, they have played an integral role in developing neighborhoods throughout Nova Scotia. Since 1989, Cresco has redefined residential construction, consistently delivering high-impact projects marked by precision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary 

The Safety Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing safety programs and policies across all Cresco projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Development & Construction, this individual will work closely with staff, contractors, and stakeholders to drive a safety-first culture and continuously improve safety practices.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated safety professional to make a direct impact on the company’s operations while contributing to a culture that values the health and safety of its employees and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of Cresco’s safety program, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations, acts, and codes of practice.
• Conduct regular site visits to maintain a visible safety presence, providing guidance and support to superintendents and site personnel.
• Promote an open dialogue around safety concerns, accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify corrective actions and best practices.
• Develop and execute an injury and incident prevention strategy.
• Oversee safety audits, track accidents/incidents, and review site safety inspections to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Review all safety-related incidents, determining root causes, and providing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure safety inspections and job hazard assessments are completed and corrective actions are taken.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you have 5+ years of experience in a safety role within the construction industry, along with a deep understanding of relevant government acts, legislation, and safety regulations. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing key stakeholders, employees, and contractors to foster a strong safety culture. Proficiency in Microsoft office and safety software is essential, and the candidate should possess excellent organizational and analytical skills. Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, are required, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach, combined with a tactful and mature demeanor and well-developed interpersonal skills, will ensure success in this role. Additionally, the candidate must hold professional safety designations and demonstrate a record of current training.

At Venor and Cresco, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Erika Hildebrand at erika@venor.ca or Andrea Murray via andrea@venor.ca.