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Senior Director, Environment, Health and Safety
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14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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15 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Make a difference in the health and safety of our campus community. TheEnvironmental Health and Safety (EHS) team is responsible for maintaining a safe healthy and secure environment for everyone at SAIT. Join a dedicated team focused on promoting health safety and proactive risk management.
The Opportunity
Salary range:$185800 - $216000 (commensurate with experience).
Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills experience and internal equity.
Paid leave: 5 weeks vacation and 14 flex days per year
Hours per week: 37.5
Location: Calgary AB
Paid leave: 5 weeks vacation and 14 flex days per year
Hours per week: 37.5
Location: Calgary AB
Deadline to apply: July 3rd 2026 at 4PM
SAIT is seeking a Senior Director Environment Health & Safety (Senior Director EHS) to lead the development and execution of functional strategies for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) across the institution.
The Environmental Health & Safety function is a vital part of SAITs People & Culture to the Vice President of People and Culture this role is responsible for translating institutional direction into integrated EHS programs services and operational plans that support compliance risk mitigation and a safe campus environment.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned safety leader with a demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into effective EHS programs and services supporting a holistic approach to health and safety across SAIT. The successful candidate will have experience working with external stakeholders including local and provincial authorities and regulatory bodies to support compliance and effective program delivery. They will also be skilled in fostering collaboration across schools departments and divisions cultivating a positive work culture and advancing EHS practices across the institution.
Position Summary
Strategic Planning and Oversight:
- Lead the development and implementation of EHS functional strategy and multi-year plans aligned with SAITs institutional strategy and People & Culture priorities
- Translate strategic direction into operational programs policies and performance frameworks to support consistent and compliant EHS practices
- Provide subject matter expertise and advice to the Vice President executives and senior leaders on regulatory trends risk considerations and leading practices
- Establish and monitor functional KPIs using data and analytics to inform priorities and continuous improvement initiatives
Operations and Service Delivery:
- Provide direction and oversight of EHS service delivery across multiple program areas (environmental health safety security risk and compliance)
- Implement standards operating models and assurance mechanisms to support effective and consistent delivery across departments
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance systems reporting and training aligned with institutional priorities
- Build and maintain relationships with external regulators and agencies ensuring coordinated and compliant organizational responses
Leadership and Development:
- Lead and develop a department comprising multiple teams and managers ensuring strong performance capability development and service delivery
- Establish workforce and talent plans to meet current and future operational needs
- Provide coaching and leadership to managers and senior professionals fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture
- Strengthen partnerships with academic schools and corporate services to support effective program delivery
Budget and Financial Management:
- Accountable for the EHS departmental budget including planning prioritization and allocation of operating and capital resources
- Monitor expenditures and ensure alignment to functional priorities and risk-based initiatives
- Develop and present business cases to support program enhancements and investments
Risk Management:
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of SAITs enterprise risk management frameworks within the EHS function
- Identify and assess functional and operational risks working with internal stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies
- Support institutional risk reporting through functional insights and analysis for senior leadership and Board of Governors
Business Continuity and Emergency Response:
- Provide leadership for EHS-related components of emergency management and business continuity programs
- Ensure readiness frameworks procedures and training are implemented effectively within the function
- Support coordinated institutional responses to incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews and improvements
- Provide oversight of the campus security function ensuring a safe campus for students staff and faculty
Qualifications & experience
Required Qualification and Experience
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Leadership Business Administration Occupational/Environmental Health & Safety Engineering Risk Management) is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and senior-level experience will be considered.
- Bachelors degree in occupational or environmental health and safety Engineering or a related field is required.
- 12-15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental health and safety (and/or related EHS domains) including development and oversight of functional programs regulatory compliance and risk-based planning.
- 8-10 years of people leadership experience including experience leading managers and multi-disciplinary teams in a complex organization; demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience leading within a unionized environment with demonstrated capability in collaborative labour relations change leadership and policy/program implementation.
- Recognized professional designation such as CRSP/CSRP CSP CIH/ROH (or eligibility) CRM or other relevant senior credential (or equivalent) demonstrating advanced expertise in safety occupational hygiene risk and/or related disciplines.
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead change through a proactive aligning initiatives to strategic priorities.
- In-depth knowledge of the OHS Act emergency management investigation procedures life safety programs and public safety training.
- Strong understanding of risk management practices including risk evaluation and reporting.
- Proven ability to understand system dynamics to build a strong functional team
- Demonstrated ability to initiate activity and follow through on commitments bring closure to initiative and manage several time-sensitive tasks concurrently
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively across a broad spectrum of interests and levels within SAIT
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders to drive change and achieve business outcomes
- Critical thinker and problem solver; strong analytical skills
- Strong service orientation
- Demonstrated accountability and commitment and strong organizational and leadership skills
- Preferred experience in a post-secondary unionized work environment
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed and you will hear from us either way.
Together we build bold futures
At SAIT we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical dental and vision benefits so you and your family are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program tuition support access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
About SAIT
At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.
Were committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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