Director, Health & Safety (Capital Project Delivery)

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining producer is seeking a Director of Health & Safety to lead strategic safety programs in Vancouver. This leadership role involves championing safety across construction projects and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in site safety management and a degree in Health & Safety. Competitive compensation package with bonuses included.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 25%

Long term incentive plan with RSUs and stock options

Qualifications

• 15+ years of site safety experience with 10+ in large-scale construction.
• Proven experience in owner’s team coordinating with contractors.
• Strong knowledge of H&S systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety across global project sites.
• Align health and safety strategies with enterprise standards.
• Support project directors in risk assessment and H&S planning.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Leadership in safety programs

Risk assessment

Incident analysis

Adaptability to diverse environments

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Degree in Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

JUST HR has been retained by a global mining producer with an impressive history and clear leadership position in the mining sector. Our team is looking for a Director, Health & Safety (Capital Projects Delivery) who will report directly to the Chief Project Delivery Officer. The Director will be embedded in the project delivery group leading strategic safety programs across a portfolio of major construction projects. This leadership role is vital to ensuring that workplace health and safety is rooted in every project stage - from design to commissioning.

The Director will work closely with executive leadership and project teams to ensure high standards, drive enterprise-wide initiatives, and reduce critical risks, particularly those that could result in serious injuries or fatalities. This position helps shape a proactive safety culture and ensures consistent performance across domestic and international sites. With a global business encompassing Canada, US, Chile, Peru & Mexico the Director will be required to visit site teams on a regular basis to build relationships and ensure a strong health and safety culture continues in every facet of our clients operations.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and lead by example across global project sites
• Align project health and safety strategies with enterprise-wide standards and priorities
• Embed safety considerations into all phases of project development and execution
• Support project directors in risk assessment, controls implementation, and H&S planning
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safety requirements are included in all contracts
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of health and safety professionals
• Oversee audits, inspections, and critical incident investigations across project sites
• Track and report on key safety metrics and lead improvement initiatives based on data
• Guide the implementation of high-level risk controls for serious injury and fatality prevention
• Foster alignment between enterprise H&S policies and project-level execution

Requirements

• Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of site safety experience, with 10+ years leading large-scale construction projects
• Proven experience leading safety efforts in an owner’s team and coordinating with EPCM contractors
• Strong knowledge of H&S systems, regulatory standards, and critical risk controls
• Track record of implementing safety improvements in complex, high-risk environments
• Skilled in occupational health, hygiene programs, audits, and incident analysis (e.g., ICAM)
• Ability to work across diverse geographies and adapt to varied climates and altitudes
• Spanish language skills and international experience (Canada, US, Chile, Peru, Mexico) are assets
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including to high-altitude sites

Remuneration

• $200,000 - $225,000 per year - flexibility may be considered for highly qualified candidates
• Overall compensation also includes annual bonus of 25%
• A generous long term incentive plan including RSU's and stock options is also included
• Final plan will be dependant on experience and internal equity.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Just HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.