Health & Safety Director

VINCI Construction Grands Projets Canada • Pickering, ON

8d • CA$185,000 - CA$200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Safety Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the project’s Health & Safety program by developing, implementing and managing frameworks, policies and on-site audits. They will lead prevention initiatives to reduce incidents and risks while leading incident management activities and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the project.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the construction industry in a leadership role, preferably on large infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• COR Auditor certified
• Recognized professional EHS qualification, such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification or equivalent
• Proven experience in tunneling or underground works, preferably with TBM operations
• Familiarity with safety management systems and incident reporting tools
• Experience working on projects with high-risk environments (nuclear, offshore, or similar)
• Ability to balance operational excellence, production requirements and safety objectives without compromise
• Heightened leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate and direct personnel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit strong time management skills
• High attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong cross-functional skills, working with the client, regulators, unions, subcontractors, and joint venture partners

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety across all stages of the project, ensuring safety remains a fundamental project priority
• Develop, implement, and enhance Health & Safety management frameworks, policies, procedures, programs and compliance initiatives to prevent workplace injuries
• Provide recommendations to senior leaders on the effective implementation and management of Health & Safety throughout all aspects of the project with supporting statistics and performance
• Promote the integration of Safety in Design (SiD) principles by collaborating with Design, Engineering and Construction teams to eliminate or reduce risks at source during planning and design phases
• Evaluate and oversee subcontractor Health & Safety assurance processes, including prequalification, onboarding, performance monitoring, audits and leadership engagement
• Proactively identify and anticipate workplace hazards through regular inspections, risk assessments, and worker participation to eliminate or control risks before incidents occur
• Lead the definition and implementation of audit standards, ensuring they are respected throughout the Health & Safety team
• Track and evaluate Health & Safety performance through on-site audits, inspections, key performance indicators, trend analysis, and assurance programs to drive continuous improvement
• Conduct and create training, orientation and communication for management and staff using internal and external resources on Health & Safety
• Collaborate with cross-functionally with teams across the project to identify and address safety-related risks, constructability concerns, and operational hazards before work is executed
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, OPG representatives, industry associations, unions and external stakeholders
• Oversee emergency preparedness, response and crisis management and organise regular emergency drills to maintain a quick and efficient emergency response.
• Direct incident management activities, including investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, lessons learned, and ongoing performance improvement
• Promote and strengthen a positive safety culture through visible leadership, workforce engagement, coaching, mentorship, accountability, inclusivity, and psychological safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and standards
• Communicate and report all field incidents in daily meetings
• Ensure effective worker involvement to support a strong safety culture
• Improve the level of excellence in the company’s Health & Safety programs and performance.
• Demonstrate commitment to VINCI values of respect, transparency, trust, accountability, dialogue and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Gross annual salary between 185K and 200K, depending on experience and profile
• 4 vacation weeks & 3 emergency/sickness days paid
• Annual bonus
• Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system)
• Career development opportunities
• A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment
• Attractive and challenging project

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed