HSE Director – New Build

Jobtailor

Mississauga

On-site

CAD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior HSE Leader to develop and implement the HSE strategy for major nuclear projects in Mississauga, Canada. You will lead the design and continuous improvement of HSE management systems, ensuring alignment with OSHA and CNSC requirements.

You will oversee audits, incident investigations, and regulatory submissions, building a strong safety culture through engagement, training, and accountability at scale.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE senior leadership.
Experience in Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Mining sectors and with CDM regs.
Experience in Nuclear Reactor design and construction projects

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the HSE strategy for major nuclear projects
Oversee HSE management systems and continual improvement
Lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Ensure compliance with OSHA, CNSC and other applicable standards and regulations
Champion a proactive safety culture through engagement, training, and accountability initiatives

Skills

HSE Leadership

Audits & Investigations

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Data-driven Insights

Safety Culture

Education

CSP Certification

CIH Certification

NEBOSH Certification

Tools

Digital Monitoring

Predictive Analytics

Job description

Develop and implement the HSE strategy for major nuclear projects
Oversee the design, implementation, and continual improvement of HSE management systems
Lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Ensure compliance with OSHA, CNSC, and other applicable standards and regulations
Champion a proactive safety culture through engagement, training, and accountability initiatives
Provide HSE leadership for large-scale nuclear construction projects
Collaborate with project managers and EPCm partners
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Identify trends and implement innovative solutions using data-driven insights
Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including drills and radiological event readiness
Support licensing activities and provide HSE input into regulatory submissions and hearings
Act as primary liaison for safety-related inquiries
Establish HSE requirements for contractors and suppliers and monitor compliance through audits and joint programs
Integrate environmental protection measures into project execution
Oversee compliance with environmental permits and sustainability objectives
Develop and manage the HSE budget and allocate resources
Drive adoption of advanced safety technologies such as digital monitoring and predictive analytics
Provide regular HSE performance reports to executive leadership and the board
Ensure governance frameworks for decision-making and accountability
Collaborate with nuclear safety and quality assurance teams
Ensure compliance with ethical conduct, cyber-security, import-export regulations, intellectual property protections, and security clearance protocols
Remain accountable for nuclear and industrial safety, training, corrective action programs, and performance standards
Interface with customers, suppliers, Candu Partners, senior executives, department functional managers, and trades personnel
Travel to sites and meet with clients

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE senior leadership, including roles in major projects
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or NEBOSH are highly desirable
Experience in Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Mining sectors and with CDM regs
Experience in Nuclear Reactor new design and construction projects preferred
Experience managing direct reports within a project delivery functional support model
Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices
Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture
Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles
Proven ability to manage HSE systems and assurance processes
Ability to build and inspire a team to work towards common goals
Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry
Demonstrated success in building and sustaining a strong safety culture
Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture
Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities
Demonstrates initiative, decisiveness, and perseverance
Plans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders
Seeks and accepts responsibility and accountability
Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge
Perform well under stress
Delegates effectively
Integrity and Trust, with a commitment to both safety and quality
Customer Focus
Team Player, Shares Knowledge

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and implementing HSE strategies for large-scale nuclear projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA and CNSC regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. Proven ability to lead audits, manage HSE systems, and build strong relationships with stakeholders in the nuclear industry.

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