Director, Health, Safety, Environment

Director, Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSEC) Join to apply for the Director, Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSEC) role at Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. About The Role MEMS is looking for a strategic and people-focused Director of HSEC to lead our Health, Safety, Environment & Community programs across Canada. This is a senior leadership position focused on building a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting sustainable growth. You’ll oversee a national HSEC team, guide contractor safety programs, and collaborate across departments to make sure our operations stay safe, compliant, and forward‑thinking. If you're passionate about turning safety from a checklist into a culture — and want to work where your leadership truly shapes the business — this might be the role for you. This position is available to be based in Guelph, Saskatoon, Sherwood Park, or Calgary offices. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead, mentor, and grow a national HSEC team Align HSEC initiatives with MEMS’ business goals and future growth Champion a people-first approach to safety and risk management Set and manage HSEC budgets, programs, and annual targets Health, Safety & Environment Oversee HSE systems, standards, and metrics across all jurisdictions Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions Drive proactive safety initiatives and training programs Promote a behavior-based safety culture at all levels Regulatory Compliance & Risk Stay current on HSE legislation across Canada Manage audits, inspections, certifications (COR, etc.) Own regulatory relationships and due diligence (e.g., for M&A) Maintain contractor and corporate safety portals (ISN, ComplyWorks, Avetta) Contractor Management Build and enforce a national contractor safety program Lead contractor pre‑qualification, onboarding, and site audits Ensure jurisdiction‑specific compliance is met on all projects About You CRSP (or equivalent experience in HSE leadership) 10+ years in senior safety/environmental roles, with management experience Strong knowledge of Canadian HSE laws, standards, and regulatory frameworks Proven track record managing contractor safety programs Strategic thinker with strong communication and leadership skills Experience managing change, culture, and cross‑functional teams Why Join MEMS? We're a fast‑growing company that values innovation, collaboration, and doing things the right way — safely, sustainably, and responsibly. You’ll be part of a team that’s building not just safer workplaces, but a stronger company from the inside out. We Offer A collaborative, high‑trust culture Leadership that values new ideas Flexible work options Opportunities to make real impact Apply Today Ready to lead safety in a big way? Submit your resume (and a short message, if you’d like) directly through LinkedIn, our website, or email us at recruitment@mems.ca. Equal Opportunity Statement MEMS practices equal opportunity and fair hiring practices when filling positions and will hire the most qualified individuals based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies. MEMS has adopted this philosophy to ensure all employees, and potential candidates are considered for employment opportunities through a consistent, fair and barrier‑free approach. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. by 2x. Get notified about new Environmental Health Safety Specialist jobs in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr