Director of Health, Safety & Environment

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in the Okanagan is seeking a Director of Health, Safety & Environment to join their team in Kelowna. This role focuses on managing safety programs, leading audits, and fostering a culture of safety across multifamily residential developments. The successful candidate will have significant experience in safety leadership within the construction sector, strong communication skills, and a commitment to best practices in health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Relocation or signing bonus

Generous vacation and volunteering plans

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Dental and extended health care

Annual health spending account

Paid sick leave

RRSP matching plan

Company team-building events

Qualifications

• 15+ years in a safety leadership role.
• Experience in residential or mixed-use construction preferred.
• CRSP designation or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the health and safety program.
• Lead and participate in workplace audits and investigations.
• Provide quarterly safety reports and training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Training facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in occupational health and safety

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Job description

Director of Health, Safety & Environment

Real Estate Development

Multifamily Residential, Highrise
Previous residential experience required

Kelowna, BC

$110,000 - $150,000 (+)

Our client, the Okanagan’s leading Real Estate Developer, is looking for a Director of Health, Safety & Environment to join their growing business.

Director of Health, Safety & Environment Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the health and safety program, including standard operating procedures, best practices, and policies.
• Champion training initiatives to mitigate risk, optimize workers’ health and safety, and foster a positive health and safety culture.
• Lead and participate in workplace audits and investigations of safety concerns, incidents, and accidents.
• Lead a team of safety professionals, including hiring, performance management, mentoring, and career development.
• Engage with the leadership team and execute on identified safety measures.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments regularly to identify hazards and implement mitigation measures.
• Establish relationships with regulatory bodies to stay compliant with evolving safety regulations.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure the safety program meets standards.
• Maintain COR status and maximize WorkSafeBC rebates.
• Partner with IT for safety software requirements and reporting.
• Provide quarterly safety reports, analyzing data for trends and improvements.
• Develop workplace safety training initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging safety trends.
• Support safety inspections to ensure equipment and processes are safe.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years in a safety leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in occupational health and safety or related field.
• Experience in residential or mixed-use construction preferred.
• CRSP designation or working towards it preferred.

• Proven leadership and change management skills.

• Extensive knowledge of safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to conduct training sessions.
• Strong leadership qualities.

• Good computer skills, MS Office, and safety software experience.
• Organizational, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of construction safety protocols.

Remuneration:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus.
• Relocation or signing bonus.
• Generous vacation and volunteering plans.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Dental and extended health care.
• Annual health spending account.
• Paid sick leave.
• RRSP matching plan.
• Company team-building events.

Similar Job Titles:

Director, Health & Safety; VP, Health & Safety; Vice President, Health & Safety; Director, H&S; VP, H&S; VP, HSE; Director, HSE

Interested? Apply below.

Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.

We thank all interested candidates; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.