Director, Health & Safety, North America

Perfdrive; Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

RRSP contribution

Wellness account

EAP

Telemedicine

Professional fees reimbursement

Early vacation

Hybrid work

Job summary

Master is seeking a strategic North American Health & Safety Director to develop and execute a comprehensive H&S program across our distribution network in Canada and the U.S. You will lead compliance, incidents investigations, trainings, and governance to ensure a strong safety culture.

You will manage the H&S budget, drive continuous improvement, and report to executives. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on program execution in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• CRSP/CHSC certifications preferred or equivalent.
• 8+ years in health & safety, with 3+ years in multi-site leadership.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, wholesale; HVAC/R knowledge a plus.
• Budget management and strategic planning experience.
• Bilingual French & English required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a national health & safety strategy for North America.
• Manage the H&S budget, training, audits and certifications.
• Lead internal audits, inspections and regulatory responses.
• Oversee safety training for all employees and onboarding.
• Drive safety culture and accountability across locations.
• Coordinate cross-border (US OSHA) if applicable.

Skills

Safety leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Fluency in EN/FR

Education

OSH degree

CRSP/CHSC

Tools

MS Office

Safety management software

Job description

Director, Health & Safety, North America# Director, Health & Safety, North AmericaTo display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support.Job Number:J1026-0148Job Type:RegularCity, Province, Country:Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec, CanadaJob Category:ProfessionalNumber of Positions:1Job Location:Hybrid / Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleWe are seeking a strategic and results-driven North American Health & Safety Director to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our North American health and safety program across our North American operations. This role will oversee H&S for multiple wholesale HVAC/R branches and three large-scale distribution centres, ensuring consistent standards, regulatory compliance, and a strong culture of safety.As a key member of the leadership team, the successful candidate will shape safety strategy, manage the North American H&S budget, influence change across the organization, and align safety initiatives with broader business objectives.## What you will accomplish with us:Strategic Leadership & Planning- Design and execute a national health & safety strategy aligned with organizational goals, operational realities, and compliance requirements.- Serve as the senior safety advisor to Executive Steering Committee, providing insights, risk analysis, and performance reporting.- Drive a proactive safety culture, embedding accountability and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.Budget & Resource Management- Develop and manage the annual health & safety budget, including training, equipment, audits, and certifications.- Identify opportunities for cost-effective risk mitigation, investment in safety innovation, and operational efficiency.Compliance & Governance- Ensure full compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and local health and safety legislation across Canada.- Lead internal audits and inspections; and coordinate responses to regulatory visits and incident investigations.- Maintain and update the corporate safety management programs, policies, and procedures to ensure national consistency.Training, Engagement & Communication- Oversee the design and delivery of safety training programs, certifications, and onboarding for all employees.- Partner with regional managers to build safety leadership capabilities across the network.- Champion transparent safety communications and reporting.Incident & Risk Management- Lead or oversee investigations of workplace incidents, ensuring proper root cause analysis and corrective action.- Monitor and report on leading and lagging safety indicators, using data to inform strategic decisions.Cross-Border Expertise (Asset)- Provide support or consultation on U.S. OSHA requirements where applicable, especially for operations with U.S. exposure or integration.## What You Bring to Our Team:Education & Credentials:- Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.- Professional certifications such as CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent are strongly preferred.Experience:- 8+ years of progressive experience in health & safety roles, including 3+ years in a national or multi-site leadership capacity.- Experience in warehousing, logistics, or wholesale environments; HVAC/R industry knowledge is an asset.- Demonstrated experience in budget management and strategic planning.Skills & Competencies:- Deep understanding of Canadian occupational health & safety regulations.- Working knowledge of U.S. OSHA is an asset.- Strong leadership, influencing, and change management capabilities.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.- Valid driver's license- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software systems.- Fluency in both French and English is a bonafide requirement for this roleTravel Requirement:Willingness to travel 30 to 40% of the time to support locations and distribution centresAnnual base salary: 130K - 150KAdditional compensation: Annual bonusThe final salary will be determined on the basis of the candidate's skills and experience, in compliance with current regulations.## Competitive Benefits: In addition to a rewarding career within our team, we offer* Medical and dental coverage from day one, along with short and long-term disability protection* Contribution to a collective registered retirement savings plan upon starting your role.* Wellness spending account* An employee assistance program including psychological, financial, and legal support.* Access to telemedicine from the beginning of your employment.* Reimbursement of professional association membership fees.* Early vacation program.* Work-life balance supported through a hybrid work policy.##**For more than 70 years, we've been making a difference, in every degree.**At Master, our people are the driving force behind our success. As Canada's largest HVAC-R distributor and one of North America's industry leaders, we're proud to bring together more than 2,000 employees across nearly 100 locations in Canada and the United States.Every day, our teams help deliver innovative solutions that improve comfort, energy efficiency, and building performance. Through collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to doing what's right, we create lasting value for our customers, partners, and communities.Guided by our purpose - **Improving people's lives, in every degree** - we empower our employees to grow, make a meaningful impact, and build rewarding careers in an environment where people, teamwork, and continuous improvement come first.