Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Lead, Central
About the role
Company: MCASPHALT INDUSTRIES - CORPORATE
Location: Scarborough
Country: Canada
Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent
Publication Date: Feb 4, 2026
Job Information
Job Title: Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Lead, Central
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Head Office - 8800 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto, ON M1B 5R4
About McAsphalt McAsphalt is the industry leader in Canada specializing in asphalt products and services. Founded in 1970 by Leo McArthur and John Carrick, the company has since grown to over 500 employees spanning 26 terminals across Canada. McAsphalt offers a wide range of asphalt products, including emulsions, cutbacks, polymer-modified, performance-graded and roofing, and specialized transportation of those products by rail, land and water. Additionally, McAsphalt provides comprehensive services and technology solutions, encompassing paving, testing, research and development, engineering, and consulting.
Position Summary
At McAsphalt, our values guide how we work, how we lead, and how we care for one another. We are looking for a Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Lead who is inspired by Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing — and who is ready to turn those values into action every day.
As a core member of the Regional Management Team, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, shape culture, and lead safety and environmental excellence across one of our regions. The Regional HSE Lead plays a critical role in protecting people, strengthening operations, and supporting long-term, sustainable growth.
This position is based out of our Toronto regional office and requires regular travel to McAsphalt plants, workshops, laboratories, offices, truck yards, and customer sites within the region.
Living Our Values Through Leadership
Respect
- Foster a workplace where people feel heard, protected, and empowered
- Build trusted relationships through presence, transparency, and integrity
Commitment
- Demonstrate unwavering dedication to safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance
- Hold self and others accountable to high standards and consistent execution
Pioneering
- Challenge the status quo and introduce innovative approaches to HSE systems, technology, and practices
- Drive continuous improvement that strengthens both safety performance and operational excellence
Sharing
- Promote open communication, knowledge sharing, and learning from incidents and successes
- Enable collaboration across regions, teams, and industry partners
Your Impact
As The Regional HSE Lead, You Will
- Champion a Goal Zero culture, embedding prevention and accountability into daily operations
- Translate corporate HSE strategy into practical, region-specific execution
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Regional Vice Presidents and leadership teams
- Be a visible, field-based leader who connects people to purpose through Visible Felt leadership
Key Responsibilities
- Align regional activities with Corporate HSE strategies, policies, standards, and mandates
- Ensure compliance with Canadian occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Lead continuous improvement of HSE practices, procedures, and management systems
- Develop, maintain, and update region-specific HSE policies, manuals, and controlled documents
- Track, analyze, and share leading and lagging HSE performance indicators
- Coordinate internal and external inspections, audits, and corrective actions
- Lead incident management, investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned
- Manage workers’ compensation claims, including modified work and return-to-work programs
- Deliver targeted HSE training and leadership development initiatives
- Provide technical HSE support for projects and maintenance activities
- Act as the regional liaison for digital HSE platforms and systems of record
What You Bring
You lead with credibility, curiosity, and care. You balance technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills and know how to influence across all levels of an organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or recognized diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HSE experience in operational or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial HSE legislation
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)** designation, or ability to obtain within the first year
- Experience with workers’ compensation boards, claims management, and modified work programs
- Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- High level of organization, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital management platforms
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly within the region
- English proficiency required; French required for East Region roles
Assets
- CSP, Environmental Professional, ISO / COR Lead Auditor or similar certifications
Why McAsphalt
At McAsphalt, people are at the centre of everything we do. We believe strong safety and environmental performance is built on respectful leadership, shared accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
This role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, influence meaningful change, and help define the future of HSE excellence across Canada.
Lead with Respect. Act with Commitment. Pioneer Safer Ways of Working. Share What Matters.
Please visit our website to learn more!
Equity, Diversity & Accessibility
McAsphalt is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
McAsphalt is committed to an accessible and barrier-free recruitment process. If accommodation is required at any stage of the selection process, candidates are encouraged to notify the recruitment team so appropriate arrangements can be made.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to apply immediately by responding directly to this job posting by sending a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.
Recruiter
Jennifer-Ann Joseph
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Application Deadline
This position will remain open until suitable candidate found.
Compensation Data
Annual Salary : 78 000 CAD to 112 000 CAD
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Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Lead, Central
About the role
Company: MCASPHALT INDUSTRIES - CORPORATE
Location: Scarborough
Country: Canada
Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent
Publication Date: Feb 4, 2026
Job Information
Job Title: Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Lead, Central
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Head Office - 8800 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto, ON M1B 5R4
About McAsphalt McAsphalt is the industry leader in Canada specializing in asphalt products and services. Founded in 1970 by Leo McArthur and John Carrick, the company has since grown to over 500 employees spanning 26 terminals across Canada. McAsphalt offers a wide range of asphalt products, including emulsions, cutbacks, polymer-modified, performance-graded and roofing, and specialized transportation of those products by rail, land and water. Additionally, McAsphalt provides comprehensive services and technology solutions, encompassing paving, testing, research and development, engineering, and consulting.
Position Summary
At McAsphalt, our values guide how we work, how we lead, and how we care for one another. We are looking for a Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Lead who is inspired by Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing — and who is ready to turn those values into action every day.
As a core member of the Regional Management Team, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, shape culture, and lead safety and environmental excellence across one of our regions. The Regional HSE Lead plays a critical role in protecting people, strengthening operations, and supporting long-term, sustainable growth.
This position is based out of our Toronto regional office and requires regular travel to McAsphalt plants, workshops, laboratories, offices, truck yards, and customer sites within the region.
Living Our Values Through Leadership
Respect
- Foster a workplace where people feel heard, protected, and empowered
- Build trusted relationships through presence, transparency, and integrity
Commitment
- Demonstrate unwavering dedication to safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance
- Hold self and others accountable to high standards and consistent execution
Pioneering
- Challenge the status quo and introduce innovative approaches to HSE systems, technology, and practices
- Drive continuous improvement that strengthens both safety performance and operational excellence
Sharing
- Promote open communication, knowledge sharing, and learning from incidents and successes
- Enable collaboration across regions, teams, and industry partners
Your Impact
As The Regional HSE Lead, You Will
- Champion a Goal Zero culture, embedding prevention and accountability into daily operations
- Translate corporate HSE strategy into practical, region-specific execution
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Regional Vice Presidents and leadership teams
- Be a visible, field-based leader who connects people to purpose through Visible Felt leadership
Key Responsibilities
- Align regional activities with Corporate HSE strategies, policies, standards, and mandates
- Ensure compliance with Canadian occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Lead continuous improvement of HSE practices, procedures, and management systems
- Develop, maintain, and update region-specific HSE policies, manuals, and controlled documents
- Track, analyze, and share leading and lagging HSE performance indicators
- Coordinate internal and external inspections, audits, and corrective actions
- Lead incident management, investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned
- Manage workers’ compensation claims, including modified work and return-to-work programs
- Deliver targeted HSE training and leadership development initiatives
- Provide technical HSE support for projects and maintenance activities
- Act as the regional liaison for digital HSE platforms and systems of record
What You Bring
You lead with credibility, curiosity, and care. You balance technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills and know how to influence across all levels of an organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or recognized diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HSE experience in operational or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial HSE legislation
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)** designation, or ability to obtain within the first year
- Experience with workers’ compensation boards, claims management, and modified work programs
- Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- High level of organization, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital management platforms
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly within the region
- English proficiency required; French required for East Region roles
Assets
- CSP, Environmental Professional, ISO / COR Lead Auditor or similar certifications
Why McAsphalt
At McAsphalt, people are at the centre of everything we do. We believe strong safety and environmental performance is built on respectful leadership, shared accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
This role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, influence meaningful change, and help define the future of HSE excellence across Canada.
Lead with Respect. Act with Commitment. Pioneer Safer Ways of Working. Share What Matters.
Please visit our website to learn more!
Equity, Diversity & Accessibility
McAsphalt is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
McAsphalt is committed to an accessible and barrier-free recruitment process. If accommodation is required at any stage of the selection process, candidates are encouraged to notify the recruitment team so appropriate arrangements can be made.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to apply immediately by responding directly to this job posting by sending a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.
Recruiter
Jennifer-Ann Joseph
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Application Deadline
This position will remain open until suitable candidate found.
Compensation Data
Annual Salary : 78 000 CAD to 112 000 CAD
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Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map.
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About Colas Rail Srbija
Colas Rail ogranak u Srbiji osnovan je u Martu 2017. godine kako bi radio na projektu obnove Trga Slavija, Bulevara Oslobođenja i Ruzveltove ulice, a od tada ogranak postaje aktivni izvođač radova na železničkim i tramvajskim radovima u Srbiji.
Colas Rail je deo Colas grupe, svetskog lidera u izgradnji i održavanju saobraćajne infrastrukture, prisutne u 40 zemalja na svim kontinentima sa više od 62.000 zaposlenih. Iskustvo grupe i uloga na svetskom tržištu omogućuju Colas Railu da ponudi stručna rešenja i ispuni visoke tehnološke zahteve klijenata.
Specijalizovani smo u području izgradnje i održavanja koloseka, elektrifikacije i signalizacije, a naše veštine upravljanja projektima temelje se na znanju i iskustvu stručnih inženjera što nam omogućuje da odgovorimo na sve zahteve klijenata.
U Colas Railu uspeh je sinonim za sigurnost, kvalitet, integritet, timski rad i poštovanje.