Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association

What Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association does

Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) is a Calgary-headquartered nonprofit membership association, founded in 1990, that promotes occupational health and safety knowledge for Alberta municipal employers including villages, towns, cities, and municipal districts. It operates from two Alberta offices (Calgary headquarters and Sherwood Park) and runs the BIS Safety Software learning management system (training.amhsa.net) as its core delivery platform, offering instructor-led classroom courses, self-serve eLearning, in-house training, and Certificate of Recognition (COR) auditing services under the WCB-Alberta Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program. Its flagship certification offerings include the Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) Certificate Program and four AARFP Safety Operator certifications (Arena, Aquatics, Building Maintenance, Parks and Sport Fields), alongside free member courses in lawn maintenance safety, office ergonomics, and infection prevention.

AMHSA monetizes through three primary streams: recurring membership fees that bundle CSA Standards access (up to 10 users), training and course fees for paid classroom and eLearning offerings, and one-time certification and auditing fees for COR/SECOR, RMHSA, ISO 45001, and AARFP programs. Many resources — CSA Standards, selected eLearning courses, webinars, and injury reduction campaign materials — are provided at no cost to members, reflecting a freemium model designed to maximize stickiness across Alberta's municipal employer base. Distribution is fully domestic within Alberta and combines self-serve LMS enrollment with direct field sales for in-house training and COR audits.

The association's strategic positioning is anchored in regulatory embeddedness: it participates in Government of Alberta OHS Code review consultations, OEL and Part 40 Technical Working Groups, and co-hosts the ICP Re-Polling Info Series with WCB-Alberta, while representing employer interests through the Industry Task Force (ITF) Association. Complementary partnerships with the University of Alberta (21 credit hours toward OHS Certificate), University of New Brunswick (annual tuition giveaway), NAIT, Credly (digital credentials), and ECO Canada (member discounts) extend its value proposition beyond training into credential portability, professional development, and peer community via AMHSA Forums and the annual Hybrid Conference and Tradeshow.

Name

Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association

Legal name

Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association

Website

https://amhsa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) is a Calgary-based nonprofit membership association providing occupational health and safety training, COR auditing, and psychological health certification to Alberta municipal employers including villages, towns, cities, and districts.

Ownership category

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Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Fire Protection (92216)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Occupational health and safety training
• COR certification auditing
• Municipal safety association
• Workplace safety courses
• WCB premium reduction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for Alberta municipal organizations, providing access to training resources, CSA standards, member discounts, and advocacy services.
2. Training and Course Fees: Revenue from paid classroom courses, instructor-led training, and eLearning course purchases. Some courses are provided at no cost to members.
3. Certification and Auditing Services: Revenue from COR (Certificate of Recognition) auditing services, certification programs including RMHSA, AARFP Safety Operator certifications, and ISO 45001 training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMHSA is a nonprofit membership-based association that delivers occupational health and safety training, certification programs, and COR (Certificate of Recognition) auditing services to Alberta municipal employers. It operates a learning management system for eLearning and classroom course delivery, and provides member benefits including CSA Standards access, injury reduction campaigns, and psychological health and safety certification.

Product overview

Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) offers a comprehensive portfolio of workplace health and safety products and services primarily focused on Alberta municipal employers. The core offerings include the BIS Safety Software platform (a learning management and certificate verification system), the Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) Certificate Program (both eLearning and classroom formats), and COR (Certificate of Recognition) Auditing services that can reduce WCB premiums. The portfolio includes numerous eLearning courses (Lawn Maintenance Safety, Office Ergonomics, Infection Prevention, Pool Safety, Heat Illness Prevention) available both free and paid, classroom instructor-led training through their course catalogue, the Lawn Maintenance Safety Toolkit (a document and video resource library), and Safety Operator Certifications in partnership with AARFP. Additional offerings include injury reduction campaigns, standards access through CSA, and professional development pathways via university partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) Certificate Program A certification program for psychological health and safety, available as eLearning and classroom training, designed to address mental health and workplace wellness for leaders and employees of Alberta municipalities.
• COR (Certificate of Recognition) Auditing An audit program enabling employers to achieve COR certification through PIR (Partnerships in Injury Reduction), which can reduce WCB-Alberta premiums by up to 20%. Includes auditor training, large and small employer (SECOR) tracks, and municipal council resources.
• BIS Safety Software (Learning and Compliance Management) A learning and compliance management system that provides training delivery, course management, certificate tracking, and certificate verification for workplace safety training of Alberta municipal members.
• Classroom Course Catalogue In-person instructor-led training covering topics including Disability Management, Work Site Parties, AARFP and AMHSA Safety Operator Certifications, ISO 45001 Training, and various certification programs delivered across Alberta.
• Lawn Maintenance Safety Awareness eLearning Free eLearning course covering lawn maintenance hazards, equipment checks, pre-trip inspections, load securement, and safe equipment operation, supplemented by a comprehensive toolkit with documents and videos.
• Office Ergonomics eLearning Free eLearning course and self-adjustment tool to help workers set up ergonomic workstations and prevent repetitive strain injuries.
• Infection Prevention and Control eLearning Free eLearning training covering infection prevention and control practices specifically for Alberta workplaces.
• AARFP and AMHSA Safety Operator Certifications Four certification programs in partnership with AARFP: Arena Safety Operator, Aquatics Safety Operator, Building Maintenance Safety Operator, and Parks and Sport Fields Safety Operator for municipal recreation facility personnel.
• AMHSA Membership Annual membership for Alberta municipal organizations providing access to training resources, CSA Standards collection, member discounts on partner offerings, advocacy, and reduced-cost or free training courses.
• CSA Standards Access Member benefit providing no-cost read-only access to a custom collection of CSA Standards plus discounts on select CSA training and resources, with up to 10 users per account.

Quantifiable outcome

• WCB-Alberta premium reductions of up to 20% through COR certification
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AMHSA partners with CSA to provide members with no-cost read-only access to a custom collection of CSA Standards, plus discounts on select training and resources. Each account provides access for up to 10 users.
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAIT partnership discount program for AMHSA members offering corporate training programs and workforce development opportunities.
• University of AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMHSA's Recognized Municipal Health and Safety Advisor (RMHSA) certificate holders receive 21 hours of transfer credit toward the 42-hour enrichment seminar requirement of the University of Alberta OHS Certificate program.
• University of New Brunswick (UNB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual tuition giveaway partnership providing one AMHSA member free tuition to enroll in UNB's Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety online programs. Honors the memory of Terri Filipski.
• ECO CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner15% discount on all ECO Canada online training courses for AMHSA members using code AMHSA15.
• Work Authority StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial pricing on Kodiak Ice Conqueror Composite Toe Work Boots and 15% off all other merchandise for AMHSA members.
• Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint certification programs including Arena Safety Operator, Aquatics Safety Operator, Building Maintenance Safety Operator, and Parks and Sport Fields Safety Operator certifications.
• WCB-AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program administrator. COR holders can receive up to 20% WCB-Alberta premium reduction. AMHSA participates in ICP Re-Polling Info Series with WCB-Alberta.
• Alberta Safety CouncilminorOthersAffiliated industry safety council providing broader safety ecosystem connections.
• Canada Safety CouncilminorOthersNational safety council affiliation providing broader Canadian safety resources and advocacy.
• Government of Alberta (JETI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMHSA participates in OEL Technical Working Group, Part 40: Utilities Electrical Technical Working Group, and OHS Code review consultations to advocate for municipal employer interests.
• IVES TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIVES Certified Trainer partnership for delivering specialized safety training programs.
• ITF (Industry Task Force) AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresenting Alberta employer views on Workers' Compensation matters including PIR program, psychological injury working groups, policy consultation, and WCB Board of Director appointments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avetta: Global contractor and worker compliance management platform used by enterprise and government buyers. Comparable as a broader compliance/safety platform pursuing overlapping buyer personas (municipal/government procurement and contractor management).
• National Safety Council (US): Large established US-based safety organization offering training, certification, and advocacy. Comparable as a broader, more mature version of AMHSA's membership-driven model with expanded content and a national scope.
• Canada Safety Council: National non-profit safety organization offering OHS training, certification, and advocacy across Canada. Comparable as a fellow membership-driven safety association with similar training and advocacy offerings, but with a national rather than municipal focus.

Others

• WorkSafeBC: British Columbia's workers' compensation body and OHS regulator. Adjacent to AMHSA in that BC has no dedicated municipal safety association of AMHSA's type; comparable as the regulatory counterpart that WCB-Alberta represents in Alberta's ecosystem.
• BIS Safety Software: LMS and compliance management platform provider used by AMHSA for training delivery. Comparable as an enabling technology partner whose software is embedded in AMHSA's eLearning and certificate verification workflows.

Regional players

• Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board: Provincial workers' compensation and OHS authority for Saskatchewan. Comparable as a regional WCB analogue; relevant for understanding AMHSA's potential out-of-province replication opportunities and similar PIR-style incentive programs.
• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA): Ontario-based health and safety association providing training and consulting, primarily for construction, transportation, and utilities. Comparable as a provincially-organized H&S association offering COR-style certification and member training, useful as a regional template for AMHSA's potential expansion.
• Enform Canada: Western Canadian safety association focused on upstream oil and gas safety training and certification. Comparable as an industry-specific Canadian safety association with similar training, certification, and member-services model, though serving a different vertical.

Direct peers

• Alberta Safety Council: Alberta-based safety association providing OHS training, consulting, and driver safety programs. Most directly comparable peer operating in the same province and overlapping municipal/corporate audience, though with a broader industry scope rather than municipal specialization.
• ClickSafety: Online OHS and environmental health training platform offering eLearning courses to employers. Comparable as an eLearning-driven OHS training provider competing for municipal and enterprise training budgets in the same content categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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