Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSS&E)

Brookfield Renewable; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Vice President of Health, Safety, Security & Environment in Gatineau, Quebec. The role entails shaping a global HSS&E strategy, managing high-risk activities, and fostering a safety culture across all portfolio companies. Candidates should possess over 10 years of leadership experience in safety management. This position requires on-site presence for at least 4 days a week and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

On-site gym

Bike storage

Healthy snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of HSS&E program management in high-risk industries.
• Extensive formal training in safety and accident investigations.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing critical risks.
• Ability to advise management on HSS&E regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement a global strategy focused on high-risk work management.
• Promote safety leadership and accountability.
• Coordinate initiatives of the Corporate HSS&E team.
• Lead investigations into high-risk incidents.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety management

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Brookfield Renewable, one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, seeks a high-impact Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSS&E). This global role focuses on strengthening our approach to high-risk work, reducing related incidents, and driving HSS&E performance across complex, dynamic operations worldwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the SVP, Corporate HSS&E, the Vice President will shape and deliver our global HSS&E strategy with emphasis on high-risk activity management and serious incident prevention. The VP, HSS&E will collaborate across regions and functions to coordinate Brookfield Renewable’s global HSS&E program, embed a resilient safety culture, and lead performance improvement initiatives across all portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the SVP, Corporate HSS&E in implementing a global strategy focused on high-risk work management and prevention of serious incidents.
• Promote safety leadership and engagement at all levels and foster a culture of accountability and care.
• Coordinate initiatives undertaken by the global Corporate HSS&E team.
• Track HSS&E onboarding actions for new portfolio companies / assets.
• Coordinate HSS&E aspects of initial due diligence activities prior to new investments or acquisitions.
• Facilitate continuous improvement of HSS&E performance across construction, operations, and support functions in multiple geographies.
• Provide subject matter expertise to develop HSS&E policies, processes, and procedures for the Brookfield Renewable HSS&E Management System.
• Assist portfolio companies in defining strategies and action plans to implement recommendations from Gap Analyses and audits.
• Lead or contribute to investigations into high-risk incidents and near misses, ensuring lessons learned are shared and sustained across all portfolio companies.
• Leverage data, insights, and leading indicators to target HSS&E risks and drive program improvement.
• Coordinate regular collection, compilation, and analysis of HSS&E metrics across all portfolio companies.
• Support the development and enhancement of emergency response, crisis preparedness, and physical security practices.
• Assist in the administration of contracts and IT systems used to manage the Corporate HSS&E program.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years of HSS&E program management / leadership in high-risk industries (e.g., energy / utility, renewables, construction, infrastructure).
• Extensive formal training in safety and experience with safety system concepts including due diligence and accident investigations.
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline; related certification (NEBOSH, CSP, CMIOSH, etc.) is an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing critical risks and serious incidents.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with ability to manage across cultures and regions.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching and communication skills (written and verbal) with a focus on safety training.
• Knowledge of applicable HSS&E regulations and best practices and ability to advise management on their application.
• Willingness to travel internationally and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Note: Offices remain central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires on-site presence for a minimum of 4 days per week to be most effective.

Working Here

We offer a work environment that prioritizes your goals and potential, with opportunities to grow and contribute across diverse teams.

• Competitive salary, bonus structure, health benefits, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• Open, dynamic, and collaborative spaces with access to various businesses and teams; on-site amenities include a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks.
• Commitment to your growth and development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We provide accommodations during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed with recruitment, please advise us if you require any accommodation.