Director of Health Safety and Environment

Kinetic•Richmond, BC

4d•CA$160,000 - CA$200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kinetic Construction Ltd. has an opportunity at our either our Victoria or Vancouver branch for a Director of Health, Safety and Environment to ensure: 1. Kinetic maintains a high-performing HSE management system that enables safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery. 2. Operational leaders own health and safety by integrating it into planning, decision-making, and project execution. 3. Kinetic has a proactive safety culture where employees identify risks, speak up, and contribute to continuous improvement. 4. Regulatory compliance, COR certification, and client HSE requirements are consistently achieved while organizational risks are effectively managed. 5. Serious incidents and organizational risks are managed effectively, minimizing impacts on people, projects, reputation, and the business. 6. Kinetic's HSE management system continuously improves through stronger leadership, better performance, and organizational learning. 7. Health and safety is embedded in Operations, with leaders owning performance and the HSE function providing strategic leadership, governance, and expertise.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in an HSE Leadership role with demonstrated success in safety culture improvement
10+ years of experience in an HSE Role
Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Management, Business, or a related discipline.
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, or the ability to obtain the designation within a reasonable period, is considered a strong asset.
NCSO CHSC, Gold Seal, or equivalent professional credentials are considered assets.
OHS experience within the construction industry is considered a strong asset
Expert knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery, and risk management.
Experience developing and improving Health, Safety and Environment management systems, policies, and standards.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance safety, operational, and commercial priorities.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and build a positive safety culture.
Ability to travel regularly to company branches and project sites.

Nice To Haves

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, or the ability to obtain the designation within a reasonable period
NCSO CHSC, Gold Seal, or equivalent professional credentials
OHS experience within the construction industry

Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership
Operational Excellence
Safety Culture
Risk and Compliance
Incident Management
Systems and Continuous Improvement

Benefits

Eligibility for Employee Share Ownership
Competitive Compensation and Bonus structure
Career Development to Professional Development including Mentoring Program and KCL Training Academy
Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes Extended Health, Dental and Vision
Company trust, opportunity, and support to do your best work and Advance
Employee and Family Assistance Program to support Mental and Emotional Health.
Substantial Vacation Time Sick Pay
GRSP Matching Program to support you after your time at Kinetic
Gold Seal Employer committed to supporting employees pursuing their accreditation
Access to the latest industry technology and flexibility to work from home if position allows
Annual company paid events and regular employee-only events put on by Kinetic’s Social Committee
Ongoing apprenticeship support provided through the Kinetic Employee Association (KEA)
Length of Service Recognition