Manager, Health, Safety and Environment

Our client, a national organization operating within the marine and environmental emergency response industry, is seeking a Manager, Health, Safety and Environment to provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-site, high-risk environment. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving HSE programs to ensure regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and a strong safety culture. The position plays a critical role in emergency response operations and acts as Safety Officer within the Incident Command System during major incidents. The role offers a base salary of approximately $120,000 and is ideally based in Ottawa, with frequent national travel.

Advantages
Competitive base salary of approximately $120,000, benefits from day 1, 6% RRSP matching, vacation starting at three weeks (with flexibility for senior experience), relocation assistance, exposure to national operations, and the opportunity to work in a mission-critical emergency response environment.

Responsibilities
Lead and execute the organization’s HSE strategy, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations, Safety Management Systems, and industry standards. Oversee training, audits, contractor safety, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness while acting as Safety Officer during response operations.

Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline. CRSP or CSP certification required, with demonstrated experience leading HSE programs in complex, multi-site environments. ICS Level 300 certification is required; experience in marine, petroleum, or industrial response environments is considered a strong asset.

Summary
This position is ideal for a senior HSE professional seeking a national mandate, meaningful impact, and exposure to complex emergency response operations. The role is ideally based in Ottawa, with regular travel across multiple response locations, and offers strong total compensation and long-term growth potential.

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