HSE Field Manager

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa. We also develop custom turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal.

WE BUILD FOR LIFE.

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and as a result our award-winning safety culture has a record thats well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara you will work alongside values-driven safety-conscious and high-impact teams in a fast-paced innovative and collaborative environment. Here your knowledge skills and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canadas infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Modern Niagara is one of Canadas Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNAs Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazines Gold Winner for Canadas Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canadas Best Health Safety Culture Award as well as Canadas Best Health Safety Leader Award.

Reporting to the Director HSE the role of the Field Manager HSE is to lead and implement the health and safety standards and program in the Ottawa Region. The Field Manager HSE provides leadership and guidance to Operations in the execution of the health and safety program in the field. Coaches and mentors field HSE Specialists as required to support operational safety needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Operations and Site Management to ensure initiatives are properly aligned and executed throughout the sites to meet or exceed site-specific safety goals.
• First point of contact for our customers on all health and safety issues arising out of field operations.
• Ensure the customer requirements on contracts and projects are being met and eliminate gaps as required.
• Conduct frequent reviews of established health and safety procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance on site
• Oversee the auditing of sites for compliance with Health & Safety programs and process
• Review the analysis of injury data identifying the needs for new or modified safety programs. Implement leading indicators to predict and prevent injuries.
• Continuously engage the workforce to ensure needs and compliance are met; promote safe behaviors and a positive safety culture
• Provide continuous support and guidance with Operations to maintain a safe work environment that is consistent with the companys policies and provincial regulations.
• Oversee the completion of special information requests from regulatory agencies and representing the corporation in meetings with regulatory agencies
• Evaluate employee safety behavior and performance to ensure training programs are effective
• Provide guidance on matters related to compliance with health and safety regulations
• Participate in safety reviews/audits of projects new facilities equipment or processes in conjunction with Engineering and Operations personnel

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety Environment Science or similar related work experience. Relevant certifications such as CRSP OHSC CSC or CSP would also be considered an asset
• Proven track record of being a leader / managing HSE teams or programs
• Comprehensive understanding of industry specific safety regulations and standards; as well as in-depth local regional and national HSE regulation compliance requirements
• Experience with safety audits inspections and risk management
• Proficiency in HSE management software
• Experience developing and delivering HSE training programs
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership capabilities with high ethical standards
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to facilitate programs and present to groups
• Must be able to successfully clear a Criminal Background check
• Travel to various sites across Ottawa area is required occasional out of province travel may be necessary for training and leadership meetings.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara we recognize the value of fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people with disabilities and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities experience equitable outcomes and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at

Required Experience:

Manager