Director of Health Safety and Environment

Job summary

The Director of Health, Safety and Environment will lead the development and implementation of a high-performing HSE management system to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery. They are responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture and integrating health and safety standards into all operational decision-making and project execution.

Job details

KINETIC CONSTRUCTION LTD. (KINETIC) TOGETHER BUILDING BETTER Relationships, Passion, Continuous Improvement Our core values are a desire to build enduring Relationships, a Passion for our business, and an endeavor for Continuous Improvement in all we do. We focus on teamwork, trust and, most importantly, respect for people. Kinetic is 100% employee owned, employs approximately 250 team members, has been in business for 41 years with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Courtenay. If you see yourself as a continuous learner, curious and driven to succeed as a team, we want you to be part of our team. Kinetic Construction Ltd. has an opportunity at our either our Victoria or Vancouver branch for a Director of Health, Safety and Environment to ensure: 1. Kinetic maintains a high-performing HSE management system that enables safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery. 2. Operational leaders own health and safety by integrating it into planning, decision-making, and project execution. 3. Kinetic has a proactive safety culture where employees identify risks, speak up, and contribute to continuous improvement. 4. Regulatory compliance, COR certification, and client HSE requirements are consistently achieved while organizational risks are effectively managed. 5. Serious incidents and organizational risks are managed effectively, minimizing impacts on people, projects, reputation, and the business. 6. Kinetic's HSE management system continuously improves through stronger leadership, better performance, and organizational learning. 7. Health and safety is embedded in Operations, with leaders owning performance and the HSE function providing strategic leadership, governance, and expertise. The wage band for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 annually and is based on relevant skills and experience. Key Responsibilities * Strategy and Leadership * Operational Excellence * Safety Culture * Risk and Compliance * Incident Management * Systems and Continuous Improvement Position Specifications Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in an HSE Leadership role with demonstrated success in safety culture improvement * 10+ years of experience in an HSE Role * Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Management, Business, or a related discipline. * Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, or the ability to obtain the designation within a reasonable period, is considered a strong asset. * NCSO CHSC, Gold Seal, or equivalent professional credentials are considered assets. * OHS experience within the construction industry is considered a strong asset Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Expert knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices. * Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery, and risk management. * Experience developing and improving Health, Safety and Environment management systems, policies, and standards. * Exceptional leadership, influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills. * Strong business acumen with the ability to balance safety, operational, and commercial priorities. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and build a positive safety culture. * Ability to travel regularly to company branches and project sites. Together Building Better * We have a Strong Team to face challenges and issues together * Eligibility for Employee Share Ownership * Competitive Compensation and Bonus structure * Career Development to Professional Development including Mentoring Program and KCL Training Academy * Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes Extended Health, Dental and Vision * Company trust, opportunity, and support to do your best work and Advance * Employee and Family Assistance Program to support Mental and Emotional Health. * Substantial Vacation Time Sick Pay * GRSP Matching Program to support you after your time at Kinetic * Gold Seal Employer committed to supporting employees pursuing their accreditation * Access to the latest industry technology and flexibility to work from home if position allows * Annual company paid events and regular employee-only events put on by Kinetic’s Social Committee * Ongoing apprenticeship support provided through the Kinetic Employee Association (KEA) * Length of Service Recognition We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to move forward in the application process will be contacted. No phone calls please. #KIN

What you’ll do

The Director of Health, Safety and Environment will lead the development and implementation of a high-performing HSE management system to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery. They are responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture and integrating health and safety standards into all operational decision-making and project execution.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in an HSE role, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, with a strong background in the construction industry. A post-secondary education in a relevant discipline is required, and professional designations such as CRSP or CSP are considered strong assets.

Benefits

• Employee Share Ownership
• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Structure
• Mentoring Program
• Training Academy
• Extended Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Vacation Time
• Sick Pay
• GRSP Matching Program
• Apprenticeship Support
• Length of Service Recognition

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• HSE Leadership
• Safety Culture Improvement
• Risk Management
• Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Construction Operations
• Project Delivery
• Strategic Leadership
• Governance
• Change Management
• Coaching
• Relationship Building
• Business Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Change Management
• Curiosity
• Project Implementation
• Organizational Leadership
• Planning
• Certified Safety Professional
• Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Environmental Resource Management
• Leadership
• Incident Management
• Mentorship
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Organizational Learning
• Safety Culture
• Environment Health And Safety
• Teamwork
• Emotional Health

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director
• Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

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