Senior Director leading enterprise health and safety strategy for Innergex, a renewable energy producer. Governing risk, compliance, culture and safety performance across North American operations.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the enterprise Health & Safety strategy aligned with Innergex's business objectives and values
Establish governance frameworks, standards and performance expectations across all jurisdictions
Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership and the Board on Health & Safety risks, opportunities, performance and emerging trends
Ensure clear accountability, oversight and reporting mechanisms
Champion Health & Safety as a core organizational value and leadership responsibility
Lead the evolution of a proactive, interdependent safety culture
Partner with operational and project leaders to strengthen leadership capability and reinforce effective behaviours
Foster learning from incidents, risks and best practices to drive continuous improvement
Promote health, wellness and psychological safety initiatives
Ensure the Health & Safety Management System remains effective, compliant, scalable and aligned with recognized standards and regulations
Drive consistency and harmonization of practices across regions and business units
Maintain oversight of compliance performance and implement corrective actions
Provide strategic oversight of enterprise Health & Safety risks and critical controls
Lead emergency preparedness, crisis management and organizational resilience
Monitor assurance activities, audits and reviews
Establish organizational capability through training, competency development and leadership programs
Lead digital transformation and modernization of Health & Safety systems, processes and reporting
Encourage innovation and adoption of best practices
Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing Health & Safety team
Ensure appropriate organizational capacity, resources and investment
Manage departmental budgets and resource plans
Requirements
12+ years of progressive Health & Safety leadership experience in industrial, utility, energy, infrastructure, construction or similarly complex operating environments
Minimum 7-10 years of senior leadership experience leading multi-site and geographically dispersed teams
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration or a related discipline
Professional designation such as CRSP, CSP, CHSC, CIH, P.Eng. or equivalent professional accreditation required
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership, Risk Management or related discipline considered a strong asset
Formal training and demonstrated experience in ISO 45001 Management Systems, Enterprise Risk Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Change Management, Continuous Improvement methodologies, Incident Investigation and Learning Systems, and Crisis and Emergency Management
Expert knowledge of Health & Safety management systems, risk management principles and applicable North American regulatory frameworks
Ability to travel regularly throughout Canada and the United States
Demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise Health & Safety strategies resulting in measurable improvements in culture, risk reduction and organizational performance
Experience influencing executive leadership teams and presenting strategic recommendations, performance results and risk exposures to Boards of Directors or equivalent governance bodies
Proven track record leading organizational culture change and large-scale business transformation initiatives
Experience overseeing Health & Safety programs across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory requirements
Strong experience with Health & Safety management systems, including implementation, governance and continuous improvement of ISO 45001 or equivalent frameworks
Renewable energy, utilities, power generation or large infrastructure project experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience building high-performing teams and developing leadership capability within organizations
Proven executive-level leadership capability with the ability to influence, challenge and align leaders across operations, construction and corporate functions
Demonstrated ability to shape organizational culture and drive sustainable improvements in Health & Safety performance across geographically dispersed operations
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance risk management, operational excellence and business objectives
Credible and influential leader capable of building trust and accountability at all levels of the organization, including Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors
Proven ability to lead organizational change, transformation initiatives and continuous improvement programs within complex operating environments
Exceptional communication, facilitation and executive presentation skills
Strong strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
High degree of integrity, professional judgment, resilience and leadership presence
MS Office Suite
Health & Safety Management Systems/Loss Prevention System (LPS)
Learning Management Systems
Bilingualism (French and English, written and spoken) is required
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus
Three weeks vacation to start
Paid vacations during the holiday season
100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions
Group retirement plans with employer participation
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