Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (HSE Manager)

Full-Time | Hamilton, ON (Travel Required)

Pay Range: $120,000-$135,000

This is not a typical safety management position.

If you're looking for a role where success is measured by inspections completed, paperwork filed, or rules enforced, this probably isn't the right fit.

If you want to:

- Lead and influence how work is planned and executed
- Partner with operations to solve complex challenges
- Coach leaders and develop people
- Improve systems, not just maintain them
- Help shape the future of Health, Safety & Environment within a leading construction organization

...this role is built for that.

Why Soletanche Bachy Canada – We Care

At Soletanche Bachy Canada, safety isn't a rulebook. It's how we care for each other. We are building a culture where people feel safe to speak up, leaders coach rather than blame, learning is valued alongside compliance, and risks are managed through effective planning, systems, and critical controls.

With more than 120 years of experience in North America and as part of the Soletanche Freyssinet global group, we combine local expertise with international capability while creating an environment where people can lead meaningful change.

What This Job Actually Is

This is a leadership position. You'll spend time where work happens, supporting projects, coaching leaders, working with field teams, and helping solve operational challenges before they become incidents. You won't simply oversee safety programs. You'll help improve how work is planned, communicated, supervised, and learned from. You'll work alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, clients, and senior leadership to strengthen operational performance while protecting people.

This role combines field leadership, operational support, strategic planning, and team development. No two days are the same.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

Operational Leadership

- Partner with Operations, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors to support safe project execution
- Spend regular time in the field understanding how work is actually performed
- Support project planning and execution from an operational risk perspective
- Help identify opportunities to strengthen critical controls before work begins
- Provide practical advice that balances production, quality, and safety
- Build trusted relationships across projects and business units

Serious Injury Prevention

- Lead initiatives focused on preventing serious injuries and fatalities
- Support identification and management of high-energy hazards
- Evaluate critical controls and verify they are effective in the field
- Participate in high-risk work planning and operational reviews
- Assist project teams in reducing exposure to significant operational risks
- Help improve how hazards are recognized, communicated, and controlled

Leadership Coaching & Development

- Coach supervisors and project leaders in effective safety leadership
- Mentor HSE Coordinators and emerging HSE professionals
- Strengthen communication, planning, and decision-making capabilities across teams
- Build trust through meaningful field engagement

Training & Communication

- Develop and deliver engaging training programs and workshops
- Create practical learning resources that improve understanding and retention
- Translate complex technical information into simple operational guidance
- Support organizational communication strategies that strengthen engagement




- Encourage innovative approaches to learning, including visual communication and emerging technologies

Systems, Reporting & Follow-Up

- Manage incident, inspection, audit, and improvement data within company systems (e.g., Flex Manager)
- Ensure corrective actions are completed, verified, and effective
- Analyze trends and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities
- Support management reporting and organizational performance reviews
- Maintain HSE documentation that supports operational excellence and regulatory compliance

Project & Business Support

- Support project planning, mobilization, and tender reviews
- Assist with client requirements and regulatory compliance
- Contribute to emergency preparedness and response planning
- Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies
- Support strategic HSE initiatives across multiple business units

Innovation

We believe innovation belongs in safety. You'll be encouraged to:

- Challenge traditional approaches
- Improve systems and processes
- Explore technology and digital tools
- Develop creative ways to engage people and strengthen operational performance

Communicate in Ways People Remember

Great safety communication isn't just policies and PowerPoint presentations. We're looking for someone who enjoys making complex ideas easier to understand and more engaging.

Experience or interest in any of the following is a bonus:

- Using AI to improve communication, planning, learning, and efficiency
- Creating visual learning resources, infographics, and safety graphics
- Developing isometric illustrations to explain work, incidents, and hazards
- Producing engaging presentations, videos, and digital learning content
- Finding creative ways to communicate lessons learned and operational risks
- Using technology to simplify complex information and improve understanding

Why This Role Stands Out: This is an opportunity to influence how one of Canada's leading specialty contractors approaches Health, Safety & Environment. You'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, help shape company standards, contribute to key HSE initiatives, and play a meaningful role in improving operational performance while preventing serious injuries.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

- People trust your advice because you understand operations
- Leaders seek your input early, not after problems occur
- Projects benefit from your expertise and involvement
- Lessons learned translate into meaningful operational improvements
- Processes become more practical, efficient, and effective
- Supervisors become better coaches
- Risks are identified earlier and managed more effectively
- People feel comfortable speaking openly about challenges
- You help build future leaders across the organization
- You leave every project stronger than when you arrived

We hire for leadership potential, mindset, and character, not simply years of experience. You are someone who is:

- Curious – you ask questions and want to understand how things really work
- Creative – you enjoy finding better ways to communicate and solve problems




- Outgoing – you're comfortable building relationships in the field
- Adaptable – you can navigate changing environments and priorities
- Resilient – you stay positive and keep learning when challenges arise
- Driven – you take initiative and want to grow
- Innovative – you leverage tools and technology to improve performance
- Humble – you know there is always more to learn
- Decisive – you make sound decisions using facts and experience
- Influential – you earn credibility through relationships, not authority
- Collaborative – you enjoy solving problems with others
- Calm – you remain thoughtful during challenging situations

Bonus If You're Interested In:

- Visual communication, learning design, or creating engaging ways to explain complex ideas
- Improving how people learn and engage with safety
- Human & Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Serious Injury & Fatality Prevention (SIF)
- Learning Teams and operational learning
- Data analysis and performance measurement
- Using technology, AI, and practical tools to improve organizational performance

Qualifications

- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related discipline
- CRSP designation (or actively working toward certification) is considered a strong asset
- 6-10 years of progressive construction HSE experience
- Experience supporting multiple construction projects and operational teams
- Solid knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation
- Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new technologies and digital systems
- Valid driver's licence with the ability to travel regularly to project sites

What You Should Know Before Applying

- This role involves regular travel to construction sites
- You'll be working in active, sometimes physically demanding environments
- Some administrative and reporting work is required alongside field responsibilities, but this is fundamentally a field leadership role
- You'll be expected to take ownership of your development while supporting the growth of others
- You'll regularly engage with senior leaders, clients, regulators, and project teams

We are committed to:

- A psychologically safe environment where you can learn and grow
- Fair and consistent accountability aligned with a Just Culture
- Supporting your development, not just evaluating performance
- Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement
- Building leaders, not just filling positions

Important Note: This is not intended to be all-inclusive. As you grow in this role, you will be given opportunities to lead new initiatives, support strategic projects, and continue developing your leadership capabilities.

*Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. SB Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Our team will work directly with you to ensure you are fully able to participate in the process.

*This posting is for an active vacancy we are currently hiring for.

*Please note: We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with application screening and assessments. This technology is used as a support tool, and all hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

📌 Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager (Canada)
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