Director, Health & Safety
About The Position
The Director, Health & Safety oversees occupational health and safety programs for a single mega project or all projects in a division. The role analyzes safety trends, supports regulatory compliance, provides technical expertise, and develops and implements safety procedures, training, and initiatives aligned with the company’s core Health and Safety program. The Director collaborates with project teams and industry experts to promote a safe working environment. The Director oversees safety orientations, training, toolbox talks, site inspections, safety equipment needs, and injury reporting and resolution. The position reviews incident trends, project status reports, investigation documentation, corrective action plans, and Daily Hazard Analyses, and participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis discussions and documentation. The role also directs and develops safety staff and communicates safety matters to project owners, regulatory agencies, and company leadership.
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in construction or safety.
- 10+ years of experience managing construction or safety teams.
- Experience with diverse, complex, and high-risk construction projects.
- Proven leadership skills, including communicating clear and consistent expectations to direct reports and project stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate safety programs to senior company leadership and present effectively to project owners, regulatory agencies, and internal senior leadership.
- Strong skills identifying and mentoring direct-report safety professionals, and assigning tasks and training to build a strong, balanced team.
- Ability to provide construction teams with training and learning opportunities based on safety expertise and standard safety principles.
- Expertise identifying onsite project safety risks and developing innovative, compliant mitigation strategies.
- Expert knowledge of construction-site equipment, methods, and processes.
- Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, industry trends, and upcoming agency regulations that could affect company and project production.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field.
- Experience developing and implementing health and safety initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee safety programs and procedures for a single mega project or all projects in a division.
- Develop division-wide or mega-project-specific safety procedures and practices.
- Implement safety training and initiatives aligned with the company’s core Health and Safety program.
- Review project trend analyses to ensure accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fires, property damage, and other safety incidents.
- Oversee the creation and implementation of safety orientations and training, and oversee project-site toolbox talks within designated timeframes.
- Direct project-site training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support construction schedules and promote project cost savings.
- Support safety equipment procurement and maintenance needs as required by direct reports.
- Provide technical expertise on high-risk or complex safety issues as needed.
- Review project status and trend analysis reports for presentation during District Operations meetings.
- Oversee injury reporting and resolution for the entire project site.
- Review investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
- Review and approve direct reports’ Daily Hazard Analyses and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures.
- Participate in Jobsite Hazard Analysis discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.
- Set clear expectations for direct reports and project stakeholders; identify and mentor direct-report safety professionals and assign tasks and training to build an effective team.
- Communicate safety programs to senior company leadership and present to project owners and regulatory agencies.
- Provide construction teams with training and learning opportunities based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
- Identify onsite safety risks and develop compliant mitigation strategies in accordance with safety programs and agency requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
