Sr. Manager, Health & Saftety

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; In loco; CAD 140.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Just HR is partnering with a leading construction and engineering firm to hire a Sr. Manager, Health & Safety.

You will develop, implement, and maintain HSE systems across the organization, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement. You will lead field operations, audits, training, incident investigations, and KPI development in a high-risk environment including construction and transportation settings.

Competenze

• Minimum five years of leadership in health, safety, and environmental settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to influence safety culture at all levels.

Mansioni

• Lead development and maintenance of HSE programs across all business units.
• Conduct audits, investigations, and risk assessments to mitigate high-risk activities.
• Coach operations on standards for heavy machinery, fall protection and traffic zones.
• Develop and monitor HSE KPIs and reporting to senior management.

Conoscenze

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Auditing & inspections

Incident investigation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

NCSO certification

WHMIS certification

Confined Space / Fall Protection training

Descrizione del lavoro

Just HR is leading the search for a Sr. Manager, Health & Safety on behalf of a highly regarded construction and engineering firm specializing in delivering a diverse range of projects, including residential and commercial use. They are known for emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and rigour in execution. By prioritizing innovative solutions and maintaining a commitment to quality, they consistently achieve results that align with their partners' expectations and long-term goals. Their team's expertise ensures that projects meet high industry standards, creating long-term value for their clients. The Sr. Manager, Health & Safety will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of health, safety, environment systems across the organization, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a culture of safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement in HSE performance.

This role requires a seasoned Health & Safety professional with proven experience managing safety programs in high-risk environments, particularly within construction and transportation settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mitigating risks associated with heavy machinery, hazardous materials, working at heights, and active traffic zones to ensure the safety and compliance of all operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to HSE teams across all business units, promoting a culture of safety, environmental awareness, and quality excellence.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a risk management framework to proactively identify and mitigate HSE risks.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Engages with field operations and safety teams to devise and coach on standards and best practices for the management of high-risk equipment - hoists, booms, platforms
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards - WorkSafe BC.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor HSE performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HSE incidents and near misses.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
• Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in HSE processes and performance.
• Foster a continuous learning environment, promoting the development of HSE skills and knowledge across the organization.
• Oversee the development and delivery of HSE training programs to ensure all managers, project teams, and HSE personnel are knowledgeable and competent in relevant practices and procedures.
• Prepare regular reports on HSE performance for senior management, identifying trends, areas for improvement, and success stories.
• Work closely with Operations Managers to ensure there is confidence and understanding of the HSE regulations, company systems, and appropriate knowledge to manage project HSE personnel.
• Facilitate regular reviews and updates of HSE policies, procedures, and systems.
• Support the investigation and management of HSE incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior management role with at least five years of leadership in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) settings.
• Exceptional leadership skills combined with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or equivalent accreditation through a recognized training organization.
• Extensive knowledge of Provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and how it applies in practice.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with industry leaders and key stakeholders, identifying their needs, and advocating on their behalf.
• Strong ability to analyze complex safety issues and develop effective solutions.
• Familiarity with reviewing engineered drawings, including detailed equipment and formwork schematics, to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of relationship management principles and how to apply them in fostering organizational change.
• Additional safety certifications such as WHMIS, Confined Space or Fall Protection training are advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating and implementing HSE strategies that drive system improvements and cultural change initiatives.

Remuneration:

• $140,000 to $160,000

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Just HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.