National Director, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – Canada

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Aug 25, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive safety management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and a healthy work environment. They lead accident investigations, conduct site audits, and deliver safety training to mitigate workplace risks.

Job details

National Director, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – Canada ABOUT STRATHMORE For more than 60 years, Strathmore has been a Canadian leader in commercial landscaping and snow removal. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a National Director to advance our health, safety and environmental practices and support our teams across Canada. THE ROLE Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead Strathmore’s HSE strategy in a multisite, operational environment. You will work closely with leaders, managers and field teams to strengthen prevention, maintain compliance and improve our practices. Essential requirements * Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written, to work with employees and clients across Canada; * Full-time position, 100% on-site in LaSalle, Montréal; * Regular travel within Canada and occasional travel to the United States. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and implement company-wide health, safety and environmental programs, policies and procedures; * Ensure compliance with CNESST requirements and other HSE requirements applicable to our operations across Canada; * Set prevention priorities based on the risks associated with landscaping, snow removal, fleet operations and field work; * Oversee audits, inspections, incident investigations and root cause analyses, and follow through on corrective actions; * Monitor HSE performance indicators and provide practical recommendations to senior leadership; * Build managers’ and supervisors’ ability to lead safe operations and address risks; * Improve environmental practices related to our operations, including the management of materials, products and spills; * Promote a culture in which safety and prevention guide day-to-day decisions. QUALIFICATIONS * Postsecondary education in occupational health and safety, prevention, industrial hygiene, environmental studies or a related field; * At least five years of occupational health and safety experience, including relevant experience in a multisite or field operations environment; * Strong knowledge of Quebec’s occupational health and safety legislation, CNESST requirements and the principal OHS frameworks applicable elsewhere in Canada; * Demonstrated experience with audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, program implementation and management support; * Ability to set national priorities while adapting practices to the realities of each location; * Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written. CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSETS * ASP Construction – General Health and Safety on Construction Sites, when required for site access; * Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or another recognized Canadian OHS credential, strongly preferred; * OSHA or NEBOSH training or certification; * Experience with U.S. HSE requirements or operations across multiple Canadian provinces; * Experience in landscaping, snow removal, construction, fleet operations or field services. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive salary based on experience; * Group insurance and a group RRSP with employer contributions; * Vacation and personal days; * Professional development and opportunities for advancement; * A national role with a direct impact on the safety of our teams and the evolution of our practices.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field and a CRSP certification. A minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management, particularly within construction or service industries, is required.