Director, HSE - Michels Canada

Director, HSE
Full-time, Permanent
Nisku, AB

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About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. 

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. 

Michels Canada is looking for a Director, Heath, Safety and Environment (HSE) to join our team in Nisku. In this role, you will lead the development and growth of Michels Canada’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) program across the country. You’ll partner with senior leaders to strengthen a culture of continuous improvement—advancing people, strategy, tools, processes, and standards that support safe, complaint and profitable operations. This position is based out of our South office in Nisku, AB.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Leading and developing a team of HSE professionals and support staff across multiple locations in Canada.
• Providing strategic direction and oversight for Health, Safety, and Environment on projects.
• Establishing the HSE vision and strategy, partnering with senior management and operations leaders to ensure effective execution.
• Guiding, supporting and verifying consistent implementation of the HSE program across Canadian business units.
• Monitoring and staying current on HSE legislation and regulatory requirements, translating requirements into practical guidance that informs business decisions.
• Identifying, building and maintaining relationships with external professional organizations and regulatory groups; representing Michels Canada at networking events and conferences.
• Applying strong expertise in risk assessment and mitigation, incident investigation, and emergency response planning.
• Leading and sustaining productive relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Modeling Michels Canada’s culture and core values by following company standards and policies. Leading through trust, constructive relationships, and candid, fair feedback—demonstrating competence and character and inspiring confidence in others.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 10–15 years of progressive HSE experience, including time in a comparable leadership role.
• Experience working with unionized workforces is considered an asset.
• Strong organization, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and train others.
• Proven leadership capability, with a collaborative approach and the confidence to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles driven, with an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.
• Ability to travel to project sites and office locations across Canada, as required. 

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.com

No recruitment agencies, please!

**Please be aware! **
 It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us.
• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to hrcompliance@michelscanada.com.

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.

Please note: All job postings at Michels Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. While Michels Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support part of the screening process, applications are still reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation.

 

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