Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) - Head Office

Position Summary :

Type : Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)

Position : Full-time

Location : Head Office, Fort McKay

Schedule : 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday (Alternating Friday off)

Only local candidates will be considered

Compensation Details :

• Competitive salary
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives :

• Base Pay increase available based on performance and progression
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag

Role Summary :

The Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), plays a pivotal role in shaping and leading Bouchier's HSE culture and strategy.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive policies, procedures, and protocols that align with strategic objectives.

This head office-based role involves frequent travel to site locations to support and enhance HSE management systems across the organization.

You will oversee a diverse team of front-line HSE professionals, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver expert HSE services and guidance.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement in our HSE practices, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment across all operational sites.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Implement and enhance HSE systems by developing, promoting, and overseeing HSE systems to ensure proactive management, continuous improvement in operational performance, and integration of HSE activities into daily operations.
• Assess and enhance workforce competency against HSE standards, procedures, and practices, and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with jurisdictional regulators and assist in the preparation of HSE regulations where applicable.
• Document, maintain, and communicate HSE policies, standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support the development, implementation, and analysis of health and safety reporting systems, track and communicate HSE performance, and benchmark HSE statistics.
• Provide technical assistance during incident investigations, identify root causes, monitor follow-up actions, and share outcomes with the organization.
• Identify, assess, and implement HSE programs and new technologies to improve operations and HSE performance.
• Periodically review and update policies, procedures, and work practices in line with policy development and organizational objectives.
• Recognize and reward HSE excellence and assist in developing training programs to enhance personnel skills in HSE matters.
• Arrange for and manage third-party reviews and audits of HSE systems, procedures, and workplaces, and follow up on resulting recommendations.
• Promote HSE goals within all business functions, assist in setting annual safety performance objectives and targets, and integrate safety issues into business planning and management.
• Regularly report on HSE progress and present updates to the corporate team.
• Oversee claims management, including handling insurance claims, working with legal teams, managing the claims process, and implementing strategies to mitigate future claims.
• Ensure compliance with WCB laws, interface with WCB representatives, manage compensation and rehabilitation processes, and use WCB data to improve safety and reduce incidents.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO to support the organization's objectives and operational needs.

Education & Experience :

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) accreditation is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset
• 10-15 years of overall experience in HSE management is required.
• 5-7 years of specific experience in the oil and gas industry, including upstream oil and gas, Oil Sands, or heavy construction.
• 5-7 years of direct experience in claims management, including managing and overseeing claims related to health, safety, and environmental issues.
• 3-5 years of proven and direct experience with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) processes, including familiarity with WCB regulations and managing worker compensation cases.
• Proven expertise with provincial legislation, interpreting Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, safety codes, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and trends and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to visit and work on all sites within the Oil Sands region without restrictions.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

Application Instructions :

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online : Via : bouchier.ca / careers

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The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.