Director of Health Safety and Environment

Kinetic Construction Ltd.

• $160K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in HSE leadership with proven success in enhancing safety culture
  • 10+ years in HSE roles
  • Post-secondary education in a relevant field like Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Management
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation preferred
  • OHS experience in construction is a strong asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy and execution of HSE management systems
  • Drive operational excellence through safety integration in planning and decision-making
  • Cultivate a proactive safety culture among all employees
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, COR certification, and client requirements
  • Effectively manage incidents and organizational risks
  • Foster continuous improvement in HSE systems and processes

Benefits

  • Employee Share Ownership eligibility
  • Competitive compensation and bonus structure
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
  • Career development opportunities including mentoring and training
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program for mental health support
  • Substantial vacation time and sick pay
  • Access to the latest industry technology and work flexibility
Full Job Description
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 TimeSick 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.

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