Director Environment Health Safety

TRS Staffing Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced HSE Director to provide strategic leadership across Western Canada, promoting a world‑class safety culture and continuous improvement. The role reports to senior leadership and collaborates with operations, projects and field personnel to implement best‑in‑class HSE programs.

You will lead risk assessments, governance, and performance reporting while guiding enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance across multiple business units in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HSE leadership experience.
• Experience leading corporate HSE programs across multiple operations, projects or units.
• Experience in industrial, infrastructure, construction, energy, manufacturing, or high‑risk environments.
• Proven success implementing management systems and driving organizational change.
• Executive-level leadership and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the corporate HSE Management System.
• Lead the organization's HSE strategy across multiple business units and locations.
• Promote a proactive safety and environmental stewardship culture.
• Support executive leadership with risk assessments, performance reporting and planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen HSE performance.
• Oversee emergency response, business continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations of significant incidents and high‑potential events.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Degree or diploma in OHS/Environmental Science/Engineering or related

Job description

Our client is a diversified Western Canadian organization operating across multiple business units in safety-sensitive, project-based, and operational environments. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement, the organization delivers complex work within highly regulated industries and is focused on building a world-class culture of health, safety, and environmental performance.

As part of its continued evolution, the organization is seeking an experienced HSE DIRECTOR to provide strategic leadership, strengthen organizational safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Based in Greater Vancouver, this is a newly created executive leadership position that reflects the organization's commitment to enhancing safety performance, strengthening accountability, and supporting long-term growth.

This role is viewed as a strategic addition to the leadership team and will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of HSE performance throughout the organization.

About the Role

Reporting to senior executive leadership, the HSE Director will serve as the organization's senior safety authority and trusted advisor on health, safety, environmental, and risk management matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders, project teams, and field personnel to develop and implement best-in-class HSE programs, systems, and initiatives. This individual will have visibility across multiple business units and will be responsible for fostering a proactive culture centered on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the corporate HSE Management System.
• Lead the organization's HSE strategy across multiple business units and operating locations.
• Promote a proactive, people-focused culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Support executive leadership through risk assessments, performance reporting, and strategic planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational HSE performance.
• Operational Excellence & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Lead enterprise risk management initiatives, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Monitor organizational performance through audits, inspections, observations, incident analysis, and key performance metrics.
• Lead investigations involving significant incidents and high-potential events.
• Ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Oversee emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity planning initiatives.
• Support environmental compliance programs and corporate sustainability objectives.
• Promote responsible environmental practices across projects and operations.
• Ensure environmental risks are appropriately identified and managed.

Projects & Operations

The HSE Director will provide oversight across a diverse portfolio of operational and project-based activities throughout Western Canada.

Work environments may include:

• Major infrastructure projects
• Industrial facilities and operations
• Construction and maintenance activities
• Energy and utility-related projects
• Manufacturing and fabrication environments
• Resource-sector and remote site operations
• Multi-contractor and equipment-intensive worksites

These environments require strong leadership, effective contractor management, rigorous risk controls, and the ability to support teams operating in complex and highly regulated settings.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as CRSP, CSP, CHSC, CIH, P.Eng., or equivalent is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading corporate HSE programs across multiple operations, projects, or business units.
• Experience within industrial, infrastructure, construction, energy, manufacturing, resource, or other high-risk environments.
• Proven success implementing management systems, improving safety performance, and leading organizational change initiatives.
• Executive-level leadership and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE management systems and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical operational solutions.
• Demonstrated success driving cultural transformation and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.