Director, Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSEC)

About the Role

MEMS is looking for a strategic and people-focused Director of HSEC to lead our Health Safety Environment & Community programs across Canada. This is a senior leadership position focused on building a strong safety culture ensuring compliance managing risk and supporting sustainable growth.

Youll oversee a national HSEC team guide contractor safety programs and collaborate across departments to make sure our operations stay safe compliant and forward-thinking.

If youre passionate about turning safety from a checklist into a culture and want to work where your leadership truly shapes the business this might be the role for you.

Please note this position is available to be based out of our Guelph Saskatoon Sherwood Park or Calgary offices.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead mentor and grow a national HSEC team
• Align HSEC initiatives with MEMS business goals and future growth
• Champion a people-first approach to safety and risk management
• Set and manage HSEC budgets programs and annual targets

Health Safety & Environment

• Oversee HSE systems standards and metrics across all jurisdictions
• Lead investigations root cause analyses and corrective actions
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and training programs
• Promote a behavior-based safety culture at all levels

Regulatory Compliance & Risk

• Stay current on HSE legislation across Canada
• Manage audits inspections certifications (COR etc.)
• Own regulatory relationships and due diligence (e.g. for M&A)
• Maintain contractor and corporate safety portals (ISN ComplyWorks Avetta)

Contractor Management

• Build and enforce a national contractor safety program
• Lead contractor pre-qualification onboarding and site audits
• Ensure jurisdiction-specific compliance is met on all projects

About You

• CRSP (or equivalent experience in HSE leadership)
• 10 years in senior safety/environmental roles with management experience
• Strong knowledge of Canadian HSE laws standards and regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record managing contractor safety programs
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience managing change culture and cross-functional teams

Why Join MEMS

Were a fast-growing company that values innovation collaboration and doing things the right way safely sustainably and responsibly. Youll be part of a team thats building not just safer workplaces but a stronger company from the inside out.

We offer:

• A collaborative high-trust culture
• Leadership that values new ideas
• Flexible work options
• Opportunities to make real impact

Apply Today

Ready to lead safety in a big way
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Equal Opportunity Statement

MEMS practices equal opportunity and fair hiring practices when filling positions and will hire the most qualified individuals based on their knowledge skills abilities and other competencies. MEMS has adopted this philosophy to ensure all employees and potential candidates are considered for employment opportunities through a consistent fair and barrier-free approach.

Required Experience:

Director