Major Projects HSSE Manager (Health & Safety)

Allnorth; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Major Projects HSSE Manager, where your leadership will drive a culture of safety and operational excellence across large-scale projects. This strategic role emphasizes compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a proactive approach to safety leadership. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct field inspections, and support emergency preparedness initiatives. With a commitment to community and environmental stewardship, this role offers a fulfilling career path that values your contributions and promotes work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Monthly Lunch & Learn sessions

Team Member Referral Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project-based health and safety roles with major projects experience.
• Strong knowledge of North American health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety management systems on major projects.
• Conduct field inspections and audits to maintain safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Certificate or diploma in HSSE

Tools

Digital HSSE tools

Electronic databases

Job description

Major Projects HSSE Manager (Health & Safety) Edmonton, Alberta

About Allnorth

BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU

Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices across Canada, and into the US and Mexico, we continue to grow!

Our team is our most valuable asset, and a triple bottom line (TBL) philosophy is at the heart of our business. It takes a talented, motivated and empowered team to delight our clients, driving profitability for all parties. When it comes to guiding principles, safety is part of our DNA, we are committed to building and nurturing Indigenous relationships, we support our communities, and we recognize the importance of environmental stewardship.

Our Ideal Candidate

Allnorth is seeking a proactive and experienced Major Projects HSSE Manager to join our team. This leadership role is critical in driving a culture of safety and operational excellence across large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Allnorth’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and leading initiatives to achieve our Zero Harm goal.

This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires direct field experience on large-scale projects, expertise in HSSE policies and risk management, and strong leadership in coaching and mentoring teams to integrate safety into daily operations.

A Day in the Life

The Major Projects HSSE Manager plays a vital role in ensuring compliance and accountability across Allnorth’s major projects. This includes:

• Supporting digital HSSE tools and resources to track key performance indicators (KPIs), compliance, and reporting.
• Ensuring HSSE-related requirements and actions are successfully implemented, tracked, and recorded.
• Collaborate with Project Management to hire and engage Project-Specific HSSE Coordinators and ensure HSSE costs are accurately captured in project budgets
• Conducting regular field inspections and audits to maintain safety standards.
• Supporting Allnorth’s Contractor Management Program and Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Assisting in the completion and updates of project-specific HSSE plans and documentation.
• Leading and supporting incident investigations and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Providing guidance and support to field teams on HSSE best practices.
• Coordinating and facilitating emergency response planning and training drills.
• Collaboration with the Corporate HSSE Team to support communication, training, and initiatives effectively delivered to project teams.
• Traveling to project sites as required (approximately 50%).
  

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., Health, Safety, Security, and Environment, Operational Safety, or Contractor Management) or equivalent experience.
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE), Operational Safety, or Contractor Management.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project-based health and safety roles.
• At least 5 years of experience on major projects in office, lab, and field environments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in North America.
• Proficiency in HSSE activities, including incident investigation, contractor management, and emergency preparedness.
• Strong ability to manage electronic databases and software tools.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to safety leadership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Professional certification such as CRSP or CSP is an asset.
  

What’s in it for you?

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team leads to exceptional results, which is why we offer a range of perks designed to support your well-being, career growth and community engagement.

• Work schedule and location are flexible, allowing for better work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package includes extended health and dental coverage and RRSP matching
• Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
• A culture of respect and inclusivity fosters long term relationships and a team atmosphere
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Team Member Referral Program
• Monthly “Lunch & Learn” sessions
• Opportunities to bond with other team members, have fun and make a difference through involvement in social and safety committees, as well as fundraising and community support initiatives (e.g. Movember, Pi Day, Food Banks, Women’s Shelters, Ronald McDonald House, Earth Day clean ups, etc.).

WE TAKE CARE OF YOU SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF OUR CLIENTS

In joining us you’ll face rewarding, career-developing challenges that enable you to contribute to our clients’ successes, and despite how much we grow, you’ll never be just a number, but rather a vital member of the Allnorth Team.

Engage with us at Allnorth and be empowered to enrich people’s lives, including your own.