HSE Programs Lead

PCL Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Edmonton is seeking an HSE Programs Lead to enhance safety programs and procedures. The candidate will ensure compliance, collaborate with teams, and promote a culture of safety and innovation. Ideal applicants have extensive HSE experience and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers comprehensive rewards and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Retirement plan plus matching

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of field HSE experience (construction or industrial preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HSE program development.
• Willingness to travel approximately 1 week per month.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise HSE programs and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure HSE programs are practical.
• Implement improvements into core HSE management processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical abilities

Collaboration

Change leadership

Education

Diploma, degree, or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

CRSP or CSP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools for program development

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Programs Lead works under the strategic direction of the Director, HSE Programs, ensuring technical execution and continuous improvement of HSE initiatives. The HSE Programs Lead is responsible for advancing PCL’s HSE programs through continuous improvement, innovation, and effective implementation. This role leverages both field and program development experience to ensure HSE initiatives are practical, forward-thinking, and aligned with the needs of project teams across the company. The HSE Programs Lead collaborates extensively with internal and external stakeholders to identify, adapt, and scale best practices, supporting PCL’s commitment to industry leadership in safety.

Here's how a HSE Programs Leadfor our Edmonton NAHQoffice contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise HSE programs and procedures, ensuring clarity, compliance, and an accurate reflection of how work is performed in the field.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, project teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure HSE programs are practical and alignment with operational realities and industry best practices.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend innovative HSE practices from across districts and the broader industry for corporate adoption.
• Implement identified improvements into core HSE management system processes—including Incident Management, Risk Management, and Assurance—by integrating leading practices and supporting their implementation across the organization.
• Develop and execute change management and communication plans to support the rollout and adoption of new or revised programs.
• Utilize data analysis to assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for further improvement.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote consistency in safety programs across the organization.
• Represent PCL in technical forums, industry groups, and with regulatory bodies to share insights and stay current with emerging trends.
• Champion a culture of safety, learning, and innovation throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree, or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• CRSP or CSP designation is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of field HSE experience (construction or industrial preferred; broader HSE experience considered).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HSE program development (may overlap with field experience).
• Demonstrated technical writing, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AI tools for program development is an asset.
• Strong collaboration, change leadership, and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 1 week per month).

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Employee Status:Regular Full-Time

Company:PCL Constructors Inc.

Primary Location:Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job:HSE Programs Lead

Requisition:10332