Director, Health & Safety

About the Role

As the Director, Health & Safety, you will oversee occupational health and safety programs, analyze trends, and ensure compliance with regulations to safeguard a mega project or all projects in a division. Your role involves providing technical expertise, conducting safety orientations, and reviewing safety procedures. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to promote a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees safety program and procedures for a single mega project or all projects in a Division.
• Develops division-wide or mega project-specific safety procedures and practices.
• Implements safety trainings and initiatives aligned with the Company’s core Health and Safety program.
• Reviews project trend analysis to ensure accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage, and other safety-related incidents.
• Oversees the creation and implementation of all safety orientations, trainings, and project site toolbox talks within designated timeframes.
• Directs project site training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support the construction schedule and promote project cost savings.
• Supports project safety equipment procurement and maintenance needs, as required by direct reports.
• Provides technical expertise for high-risk or complex safety issues as needed.
• Reviews project status and trend analysis reports for presentation during District Operations meetings.
• Oversees injury reporting and resolution for the entire project site.
• Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
• Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures.
• Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.
• 20+ years’ experience in construction or safety required.
• 10+ years’ experience managing construction or safety teams required.
• Experience in diverse, complex, and high-risk construction projects required.
• Experience developing and implementing health and safety initiatives preferred.

Skills

• Proven leadership skills with consistent and clear expectations communicated to direct reports and project stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate safety programs effectively to senior Company leadership.
• Comfortable and effective in speaking and presenting to project Owners, regulatory agencies, and internal senior leadership.
• Strong skills in identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals.
• Ability to assign tasks and provide training to build a strong and well-balanced internal team.
• Developed ability to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
• Expert skill in identifying onsite project safety risks and developing innovative, compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods, and processes.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, industry trends, and upcoming agency regulations that may impact Company and project production.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, and/or Provincial Medical.
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $190,000.00/Yr. - USD $220,000.00/Yr.