Senior Manager, Health & Safety Environment (HSE),Saskatchewan

Bell; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell AI Fabric is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environment, to lead HSE across Canada’s AI data centre campuses. You will shape strategy, standards, and governance, ensuring safety, compliance, and resilience for employees, contractors, and critical infrastructure.

You will drive risk identification, incident investigations, and continuous improvement, while partnering with Security, Operations, Engineering, and HR to embed HSE across the facility lifecycle.

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in HSE programs within critical infrastructure, industrial, telecommunications, utilities, technology, construction, or data centre environments.
• Experience leading multi-site HSE programs within complex operational environments.
• Strong background in occupational safety, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, incident management, and contractor safety governance.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial Occupational Health & Safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Strong business acumen and experience managing budgets, service providers, and strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the health, safety, and environmental strategy for Bell AI Fabric's national data centre portfolio.
• Develop and maintain enterprise HSE standards, policies, procedures, and governance programs.
• Oversee operational safety programs including permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined space, hot work, working-at-heights, critical lifting, and contractor safety management.
• Lead HSE risk assessments, hazard identification processes, and safety compliance programs across multiple sites.
• Direct emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity, and incident response activities.
• Partner with Security and Operations teams to ensure integrated emergency response and resilience planning.
• Establish and maintain commissioning safety programs for new AI Fabric campuses.
• Develop contractor qualification, onboarding, safety orientation, and performance management programs.
• Ensure contractors comply with Bell safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Security, HR, Facilities, Construction, Commissioning, and Customer teams to embed HSE requirements.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs including environmental plans, waste management, fuel storage, hazardous materials, sustainability, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, environmental consultants, safety service providers, training organizations, and third-party partners.
• Provide executive reporting, HSE metrics, and risk insights to senior leadership.
• Build and lead a national HSE team aligned with Bell AI Fabric's objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Safety governance

Education

University degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Req Id: 432686

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we're building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That's why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you're inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what's possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you'll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You'll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Bell AI Fabric is developing Canada's next generation of AI and hyperscale data centre infrastructure. As demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing continues to grow, we're building the secure, resilient facilities that will power innovation across the country.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead the health, safety, emergency preparedness, environmental compliance, and contractor safety programs supporting Bell AI Fabric's growing portfolio of AI data centre campuses across Canada.

Reporting to the Director, Operations, AI Fabric, the Senior Manager, HSE will be accountable for developing and executing Bell AI Fabric's national health, safety, environmental, and operational risk management programs that protect employees, contractors, customers, and critical infrastructure assets across all AI Fabric facilities.

This role will provide leadership across occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, incident management, contractor safety governance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement while supporting the rapid growth of Bell's national AI infrastructure platform

Key Responsibilities

Lead the health, safety, and environmental strategy for Bell AI Fabric's national data centre portfolio.

Develop and maintain enterprise HSE standards, policies, procedures, and governance programs supporting AI Fabric facilities and operations.

Oversee operational safety programs including:

• • Permit-to-Work programs
  • Lockout/Tagout and energy isolation programs
  • Electrical safety programs
  • Confined space management
  • Hot work controls
  • Working-at-heights programs
  • Critical lifting operations
  • Contractor safety management systems

Lead HSE risk assessments, hazard identification processes, and safety compliance programs across multiple sites.

Direct emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity support, and incident response activities.

Partner with Security and Operations teams to ensure integrated emergency response and resilience planning.

Establish and maintain operational readiness and commissioning safety programs supporting new AI Fabric campus deployments and facility expansions.

Develop contractor qualification, onboarding, safety orientation, and performance management programs.

Ensure all contractors and service providers comply with Bell safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Security, Human Resources, Facilities, Construction, Commissioning, and Customer organizations to embed HSE requirements throughout the facility lifecycle.

Oversee environmental compliance programs including:

• • Environmental management plans
  • Waste management programs
  • Fuel storage compliance
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Regulatory reporting requirements

Manage strategic vendor relationships, environmental consultants, safety service providers, training organizations, and third-party compliance partners.

Provide executive-level reporting, recommendations, HSE metrics, and risk insights to senior leadership.

Build, develop, and lead a high-performing national HSE team that supports Bell AI Fabric's operational and growth objectives.

Critical Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Health, Safety & Environment programs within critical infrastructure, industrial, telecommunications, utilities, technology, construction, or data centre environments.
• Experience leading multi-site HSE programs within complex operational environments.
• Strong background in occupational safety, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, incident management, and contractor safety governance.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial Occupational Health & Safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Strong business acumen and experience managing budgets, service providers, and strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional).
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional).
• CHSC, CIH, or equivalent professional designation.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems experience.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centres, critical infrastructure, utilities, telecommunications networks, energy facilities, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience supporting customer audits, regulatory inspections, and operational readiness reviews.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements associated with AI, cloud computing, and high-density digital infrastructure environments.

Additional Requirements

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Safety Leadership
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Leadership
• Emergency & Crisis Leadership
• Communication and Influence
• Team DevelopmentOperational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Focus

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : British Columbia : Kamloops || Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg || Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || Canada : Quebec : Montreal || Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 09/29/2026

For work arrangements that are 'Hybrid', successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision