Director, Health & Safety, North America# Director, Health & Safety, North AmericaTo display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support.Job Number:J Job Type:RegularCity, Province, Country:Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec, CanadaJob Category:ProfessionalNumber of Positions:1Job Location:Hybrid / Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleWe are seeking a strategic and results-driven North American Health & Safety Director to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our North American health and safety program across our North American operations. This role will oversee H&S for multiple wholesale HVAC/R branches and three large-scale distribution centres, ensuring consistent standards, regulatory compliance, and a strong culture of safety.As a key member of the leadership team, the successful candidate will shape safety strategy, manage the North American H&S budget, influence change across the organization, and align safety initiatives with broader business objectives.## What you will accomplish with us:Strategic Leadership & Planning- Design and execute a national health & safety strategy aligned with organizational goals, operational realities, and compliance requirements.- Serve as the senior safety advisor to Executive Steering Committee, providing insights, risk analysis, and performance reporting.- Drive a proactive safety culture, embedding accountability and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.Budget & Resource Management- Develop and manage the annual health & safety budget, including training, equipment, audits,



and certifications.- Identify opportunities for cost-effective risk mitigation, investment in safety innovation, and operational efficiency.Compliance & Governance- Ensure full compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and local health and safety legislation across Canada.- Lead internal audits and inspections; and coordinate responses to regulatory visits and incident investigations.- Maintain and update the corporate safety management programs, policies, and procedures to ensure national consistency.Training, Engagement & Communication- Oversee the design and delivery of safety training programs, certifications, and onboarding for all employees.- Partner with regional managers to build safety leadership capabilities across the network.- Champion transparent safety communications and reporting.Incident & Risk Management- Lead or oversee investigations of workplace incidents, ensuring proper root cause analysis and corrective action.- Monitor and report on leading and lagging safety indicators, using data to inform strategic decisions.Cross-Border Expertise (Asset)- Provide support or consultation on U.S. OSHA requirements where applicable, especially for operations with U.S.



exposure or integration.## What You Bring to Our Team:Education & Credentials:- Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.- Professional certifications such as CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent are strongly preferred.Experience:- 8+ years of progressive experience in health & safety roles, including 3+ years in a national or multi-site leadership capacity.- Experience in warehousing, logistics, or wholesale environments; HVAC/R industry knowledge is an asset.- Demonstrated experience in budget management and strategic planning.Skills & Competencies:- Deep understanding of Canadian occupational health & safety regulations.- Working knowledge of U.S. OSHA is an asset.- Strong leadership, influencing, and change management capabilities.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.- Valid driver's license- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software systems.- Fluency in both French and English is a bonafide requirement for this roleTravel Requirement:Willingness to travel 30 to 40% of the time to support locations and distribution centresAnnual base salary: 130K - 150KAdditional compensation: Annual bonusThe final salary will be determined on the basis of the candidate's skills and experience, in compliance with current regulations.## Competitive Advantages: In addition to a rewarding career within our team, we offer* Medical and dental coverage from day one, along with short and long-term disability protection* Contribution to a collective registered retirement savings plan upon starting your role.* Wellness spending

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