Job Description

The Health, Safety, and Environment Manager is responsible for leading Westridge Construction's health and safety strategy and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and client requirements. As a key member of the leadership team, the HS&E Manager oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety programs across all projects and locations. This role provides direct leadership to the Safety department, ensuring a consistent, proactive approach to workplace safety throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and a practical leader -- someone who can champion a positive safety culture at all levels, support field teams, and guide our safety personnel in delivering consistent, high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Oversight

Lead and manage the Health & Safety team ensuring clear communication, aligned goals, and ongoing development. Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated or complex safety issues, incidents, and regulatory inquiries. Partner with senior leadership, project managers, and site superintendents to embed safety into all phases of construction planning and execution. Champion a culture of safety through communication, leadership, and engagement initiatives.

Program Management

Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the company's health and safety program. Ensure all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices align with provincial regulations, client expectations, and industry best practices. Manage compliance with COR certification, ISNetworld, and any client-specific safety management systems. Conduct periodic audits of safety systems, training records, and job site performance to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Training and Development

Evaluate training needs and coordinate delivery of required and proactive safety training for employees at all levels. Mentor and coach safety team in performing field inspections, investigations, and facilitating toolbox talks or orientations. Support professional development of safety team members through formal and informal learning opportunities.

Reporting and Analysis

Track and analyze safety performance metrics; generate reports to monitor trends, guide corrective actions, and advise the leadership team. Lead or oversee incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation are completed and communicated appropriately. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on safety risks, priorities, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

20+ years of progressive HS&E experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a Regional Leadership role with direct accountability for strategy, governance, and delivery. Executive leadership experience as an active member of a Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for at least 3 years, contributing to organizational direction, policy, and decision-making. Demonstrated leadership of HS&E management on major CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) projects with individual project values exceeding CAD $900M. Proven track record overseeing HS&E on multi-year projects (4+ years), ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout project lifecycles. Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop HS&E departments of 30+ personnel across multiple project locations and disciplines. Deep technical and practical understanding of HS&E in both CSA and MEP project environments. Significant international HS&E leadership experience in at least two international markets, including projects for global corporate tenants and end-users. Skilled in tailoring HS&E initiatives, programs, and communications for multilingual and culturally diverse workforces. Experience designing, implementing, and embedding regional HS&E policies, procedures, and organization-wide standards. Active involvement in defining HS&E requirements during project bid and pre-contract stages to ensure client alignment. Extensive subcontractor management and oversight, including selection, assessment, auditing, and compliance monitoring. Proven ability to engage and communicate with local authorities, facility end-users, clients, and consultants at all levels. Holds an internationally recognized Occupational Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent). Served as a Regional Senior Lead for Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Wellness programs, with demonstrated success delivering workforce support initiatives. Experience implementing and managing drugs and alcohol screening and monitoring programs across projects and regions. Contributed to the development and execution of corporate HS&E strategies in Europe and international markets. Skilled in preparing for, hosting, and closing audits against local and international standards and accreditations (e.g., ISO 45001, OSHA, OHSAS 18001). Financial acumen, including budget ownership and cost-control responsibility for HS&E programs and resources. Experience leading crisis response, business continuity planning, and emergency preparedness programs in international markets. Military Service background, bringing discipline, resilience, and leadership in high-pressure environments. Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel between sites.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

HSE: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person