Director, Health and Safety

Who Are We?
We are a strategic recruitment agency specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers across Canada and the United States. Our holistic approach ensures that both technical and cultural alignment leads to long-term success for all parties involved.

Why Are We Looking for You?
We are proud to support an established and respected client to hire a talented Director, Health and Safety. This role will have oversight of Canadian and U.S. health and safety programs and be a strategic member of the leadership team. Proven expertise in the construction field is required, as well as a proactive and forward-thinking mindset that promotes a positive safety culture throughout all levels of the organization.

What's In It for You?

• A competitive compensation package ($160,000 - $180,000 salary), bonus, comprehensive benefits package
• A dynamic and established organization that continues to grow
• Ongoing career growth and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Professional fees and tuition reimbursement programs

What Will You Do?

• Develop and execute strategies that support organizational goals across multiple regions.
• Lead the alignment of safety, quality, and training programs to ensure consistency and excellence across all operations.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to promote best practices and support strong safety and quality cultures.
• Establish clear performance objectives, KPIs, and reporting tools to measure progress.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and field assessments to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
• Implement and maintain a Quality Assurance framework that supports service standards and customer expectations.
• Analyze performance and compliance data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely closeout of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives designed to prevent incidents, environmental impacts, and quality issues.
• Manage incident investigations, including root-cause analysis and the sharing of lessons learned.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for real-time visibility into field performance and compliance.
• Use data insights to guide training needs, resource planning, and improvement strategies.
• Ensure alignment with relevant regulatory, industry, and client standards.
• Work with operations and technical teams to support planning, material verification, and execution of work to defined specifications.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Oversee the creation, delivery, and evaluation of training programs, certifications, and upskilling opportunities.
• Support the use of digital learning, hands-on training, and mentorship programs.
• Act as a visible ambassador for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What Do You Bring?

• Post-secondary education in a related field such as Health & Safety, Quality Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or similar.
• Professional certifications in safety or quality (e.g., CSP, CRSP, CHSC, CQE, CQA) are strong assets.
• Leadership or "Train the Trainer" certifications are an advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in health, safety, quality, or related operational leadership functions.
• Experience supporting field-based industries such as construction, skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, or similar.
• Experience working across multiple regions or jurisdictions is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build, implement, and enhance integrated safety and quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and industry standards (e.g., OSHA, OHSA, ISO frameworks).
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong technical proficiency (e.g., MS Office, ERP systems, industry-specific software).
• Proven ability to lead change, drive accountability, and foster a positive culture aligned with organizational values.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels as well as external partners and stakeholders.
• Valid drivers license and Passport with the ability to travel within Canada and the U.S. (up to 50%).