EMS Healthcare Safety Manager

EMS Healthcare Safety Manager Anchorage, AK · $140k–$165k Join this team and be part of something bigger! Our client provides life-saving medevac and medical transport services across Alaska, setting the standard for safety, culture, and accountability. As Health and Safety Manager, you'll serve as the organization's primary safety professional—leading a proactive safety culture and Safety Management System (SMS) across flight, ground, and support operations. This individual-contributor role blends strategic influence with hands-on execution, and offers the chance to serve as a trusted safety advisor to the CEO and senior leadership at a mission-driven company. Why join this team? They foster a culture where safety leaders are empowered to make a real, visible impact—not just administer programs. In this role, you'll shape prevention strategy, drive Just Culture principles across the organization, and directly support a mission that saves lives every day.

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, Healthcare Administration, Aviation Safety, Public Health, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered 5+ years of progressively responsible safety experience in EMS, aviation, healthcare, transportation, or another high-risk operational environment preferred Demonstrated experience with safety programs or Safety Management Systems, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and injury prevention Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and occupational safety principles applicable to EMS or comparable high-risk environments Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and translate findings into practical prevention strategies Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, and influencing skills across frontline, operational, and executive audiences Ability to work independently and manage both strategic and administrative responsibilities Willingness to travel regularly to operational basesCSP, CIH, CSHO, CHSP, or other relevant safety credential preferred; experience with Just Culture or High Reliability principles a plus PeopleAK is here for you! Our recruiters have over 50 years of combined experience placing candidates in rewarding roles. This is a free service for candidates — contact us today!