Director Health and Safety

Clean Harbors; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Director of Health and Safety to manage a dedicated team focused on oil sands operations in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in health and safety, along with strong leadership skills to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections and facilitating incident investigations. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

Opportunities for growth and development

Paid time off

Company paid certifications and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related health and safety experience.
• 5 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices.
• Directly manage a team of Health and Safety professionals.
• Conduct Health and Safety site inspections and audits.
• Facilitate and review Incident Investigations.
• Prepare safety reports and present to management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Certificate in Industrial Hygiene, Safety or related programs

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for aDirector of Health and Safety to join our safety conscious team! The director will manage a team of Health and Safety professionals supporting Oil Sands operations in the Canada Oil Sands district. This position will report to the Sr. Director HS, IS Canada.

Preferred office location- Fort McMurray, AB. Will consider other locations depending on applicable skillset and credentials.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re‑refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.

Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive annual salary
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Working with the Sr. Director, Health and Safety – directly manage a team of Health and Safety professionals supporting the Oil Sand district.
• In coordination with District Leaders, a significant percentage of this role will be to attend and conduct Health and Safety site inspections and audits (“boots-on-the-ground”) to ensure compliance with Clean Harbors Health and Safety Policies, Standards, Procedures, Guidelines and Safe Work Practices.
• Audit Health and Safety team performance and compliance to Health and Safety Program core elements.
• Facilitate/guide and review Incident Investigations.
• Develop, conduct and/or audit Safety Meetings designed to promote a better understanding of Company/ Client Health and Safety Policies, Standards, Procedures and Guidelines.
• In collaboration with District Operations Leaders, develop, revise and conduct task-specific risk assessments.
• Prepare safety reports and presenting the information to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Industrial Hygiene, Safety or related programs, is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of related health and safety experience. Experience working within Industrial Services environments is an asset. 5 years leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, writing, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel a minimum 30% of time.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology– come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 155132
• Job Category Management
• Posting Date 12/17/2025, 08:54 PM
• Locations PO Box 5300, Station Main, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 3G3, CA
• Job Schedule Full time
• Pay Range $114707.88 - $172000.81 Annually