Director, Health Safety & Environment

Director Health Safety & Environment (HSE) North Vancouver

Carlson Construction Groupowned and operated by the Carlson family celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2026. As a distinguished contractor Carlson specializes in heavy civil industrial marine and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouvers annual rankings our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group Corwest Fabrications Vancouver Pile Driving and Carlson Marine & Industrial Rentals Ltd (CMIR) To learn more about us visit the Carlson Construction Group website.

Lead Safety. Influence Culture. Shape the Future.

At Carlson Construction Group safety is more than a program. It is a core value that guides every decision we make. As one of Western Canadas most respected construction organizations we deliver complex infrastructure marine industrial civil fabrication and construction projects through a family of industry-leading companies.

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Director Health Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead the strategic direction of our HSE programs across the Carlson Group. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader to influence culture at every level of the organization while driving operational excellence regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across multiple business units.

If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces developing high-performing teams and championing a culture where everyone goes home safely every day we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team the Director HSE will provide strategic leadership and oversight for health safety and environmental initiatives across the Carlson Group. You will partner closely with senior leaders project teams and field personnel to establish best-in-class standards that support our people our projects and our clients.

The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor an influential leader and a champion of continuous improvement who can effectively bridge strategy and execution.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop implement and continuously enhance the Carlson Group HSE Management System.
• Lead the companys health safety and environmental strategy across all operating companies and project locations.
• Foster a proactive people-focused safety culture that promotes accountability engagement and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on HSE performance risks and emerging industry trends.

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health safety and environmental legislation regulations permits and company standards.
• Develop and maintain corporate HSE policies procedures standards and safe work practices.
• Lead corporate risk management initiatives including hazard identification risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor HSE performance through audits inspections field observations incident trending and KPI reporting.

Incident Prevention & Response

• Lead investigations of serious incidents and high-potential events.
• Ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Oversee emergency response planning crisis management processes and business continuity support.

Environmental Stewardship

• Drive environmental compliance initiatives related to permitting waste management spill prevention emissions and environmental protection.
• Support sustainable business practices that align with operational and client expectations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop a team of HSE professionals across multiple business units.
• Establish training competency development and leadership programs that strengthen organizational capability.
• Create opportunities for employee engagement through safety observations recognition initiatives and communication programs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with clients regulatory agencies industry associations and operational leaders.
• Participate in client audits prequalification processes and strategic HSE discussions.
• Support project teams through planning execution and continuous improvement opportunities.

What Youll Bring

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Engineering or a related field.
• Professional designation such as CRSP CSP CHSC CIH . or equivalent is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE leadership experience preferably within construction industrial marine heavy civil infrastructure or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading corporate HSE programs across multiple operations or business units.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence all levels of an organization.
• Extensive knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Proven experience developing and implementing management systems policies and standards.
• Exceptional communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading organizational change and cultural transformation initiatives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical field-based solutions.

Why Join Carlson Construction Group

At Carlson Group our people are our greatest strength. We believe that strong leadership meaningful relationships and a commitment to excellence drive our success.

Salary: $165000 - $180000 per annum

The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on jobrelated factors including relevant experience years of experience qualifications internal equity and Carlson Construction Groups compensation policy.

Whats in it for you

Competitive Compensation Competitive base salary company-paid RRSP contributions and bonus eligibility

Grow Your Career Professional development mentorship and ongoing learning opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home each week.

Time to Recharge 14 statutory holidays per calendar year

Comprehensive Benefits A competitive benefits program supporting your health and well-being

Annual Fitness & Movement Stipend Supporting your physical health and well-being

Connected Culture cohesive team created through regular team-building sessions

LongTerm Opportunity Build your future with a proud BCbased family-owned company that invests in its people

If youre ready to build upon a strong safety foundation and lead the next chapter of Health Safety & Environment excellence across the Carlson Group wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create safer workplaces stronger teams and better outcomes for everyone.

How to Apply:Join us and be a part of a project that makes a difference! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Carlson Construction Group.

Important Notice:

CCG does not accept unsolicited résumés from agencies and is not responsible for any fees related to them. Agencies should not submit résumés in response to this posting to CCG employees or any associated company location.

Compensation Notice

The compensation range provided for this position is intended as a general guideline. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on several job-related factors includingexperience
years of relevant experience qualifications skills internal equity considerations and Carlson Construction Groups compensation policies and practices.

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