Develop and implement the HSE strategy for major nuclear projects

Oversee the design, implementation, and continual improvement of HSE management systems

Lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations

Ensure compliance with OSHA, CNSC, and other applicable standards and regulations

Champion a proactive safety culture through engagement, training, and accountability initiatives

Provide HSE leadership for large-scale nuclear construction projects

Collaborate with project managers and EPCm partners

Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, contractors, and internal stakeholders

Identify trends and implement innovative solutions using data-driven insights

Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including drills and radiological event readiness

Support licensing activities and provide HSE input into regulatory submissions and hearings

Act as primary liaison for safety-related inquiries

Establish HSE requirements for contractors and suppliers and monitor compliance through audits and joint programs

Integrate environmental protection measures into project execution

Oversee compliance with environmental permits and sustainability objectives

Develop and manage the HSE budget and allocate resources

Drive adoption of advanced safety technologies such as digital monitoring and predictive analytics

Provide regular HSE performance reports to executive leadership and the board

Ensure governance frameworks for decision-making and accountability

Collaborate with nuclear safety and quality assurance teams

Ensure compliance with ethical conduct, cyber-security, import-export regulations, intellectual property protections, and security clearance protocols

Remain accountable for nuclear and industrial safety, training,



corrective action programs, and performance standards

Interface with customers, suppliers, Candu Partners, senior executives, department functional managers, and trades personnel

Travel to sites and meet with clients

Requirements Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE senior leadership, including roles in major projects

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or NEBOSH are highly desirable

Experience in Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Mining sectors and with CDM regs

Experience in Nuclear Reactor new design and construction projects preferred

Experience managing direct reports within a project delivery functional support model

Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices

Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture

Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles

Proven ability to manage HSE systems and assurance processes

Ability to build and inspire a team to work towards common goals

Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry

Demonstrated success in building and sustaining a strong safety culture

Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture

Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills

Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities





Demonstrates initiative, decisiveness, and perseverance

Plans and communicates effectively, with positive instincts when to engage with stakeholders

Seeks and accepts responsibility and accountability

Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge

Perform well under stress

Delegates effectively

Integrity and Trust, with a commitment to both safety and quality

Customer Focus

Team Player, Shares Knowledge

Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and implementing HSE strategies for large-scale nuclear projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA and CNSC regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. Proven ability to lead audits, manage HSE systems, and build solid relationships with stakeholders in the nuclear industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords HSE Strategy Development

Nuclear Safety Culture

OSHA Compliance

CSP Certification

Incident Investigation Leadership

Hard Skills HSE Management Systems

Data-Driven Insights

Emergency Response Planning

Safety Technology Adoption

Regulatory Submissions

Performance Reporting

Quality Assurance Programs

Nuclear Reactor Design

Environmental Compliance

Budget Management

Soft Skills Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Initiative and Decisiveness

Integrity and Trust

Certifications &

Qualifications CSP

CIH

NEBOSH

Industry Keywords Nuclear Projects

Oil and Gas

Mining Sectors

CDM Regulations

Safety Culture

Regulatory Authorities

Stakeholder Engagement

Industrial Safety

Environmental Permits

Sustainability Objectives

Tools & Technologies Digital Monitoring

Predictive Analytics

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