HSE Manager

About York

At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters: our clients. 

While others get lost in bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute—no excuses, no shortcuts. 

This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment— we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results. 

This is how we work. This is how we win. 

Position Summary 

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining York Construction health and safety policies and procedures that comply with applicable legislation and industry standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

Health and Safety Program 

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards and best practices 

• Works with management team to develop and maintain Project HSE Plans, Job Hazard Analyses and orientation programs 

Safety Oversight 

• Act as a liaison between management, employees, and regulatory agencies regarding safety and environmental matters 

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety program and Legislative requirements 

• Collaborate with HSE coordinators, Project managers, and Site superintendents to ensure that safety work practices and procedures are followed diligently 

Safety Training and Orientation 

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees 

• Collaborates with People & Culture to facilitate safety training sessions and orientations for new employees, subcontractors, and visitors 

• Ensure that all workers are equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to maintain a safe work environment 

Incident Response and Investigation 

• Respond promptly to on-site incidents, accidents, and near misses, conducting thorough investigations 

• Implement corrective actions and provide recommendations to prevent the recurrence of incidents 

• Ensure that all safety and environmental incidents are properly reported, documented, and investigated 

Emergency Preparedness 

• Develop and implement organizational and site-specific emergency response plans and procedures 

• Conduct regular emergency drills to assess the effectiveness of response measures 

Documentation and Reporting 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of on-site safety-related activities, including training, inspections, and incidents 

• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to Management and stakeholders as  

• Participates in the evaluation and approval of subcontractor prequalification information related to health and safety 

Safety Culture Promotion 

• Build mutually respectful and constructive relationships with project management teams, clients and front-line workers 

• Act as a resource on all HSE related matters to provide coaching, mentoring, and advice to employees 

• Actively engage with all personnel to promote a positive safety culture 

• Recognize and reward individuals and teams for exemplary safety practices 

Regulatory Compliance 

• Stay informed about local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations applicable to construction sites 

• Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards 

Organizational Leadership 

• Develop/maintain and support an organization which embraces a commitment to health, safety and environmental excellence 

• Provides leadership, coaching and direction to all employees to ensure the achievement of the HSE KPI’s as identified within the HSE Program 

What you bring to York 

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation at minimum  

• CRSP or other professional designation preferred  

• Post-secondary education in HSE field an asset 

• Minimum of 10 years HSE experience  

• Certified COR Auditor with Alberta Construction Safety Association an asset 

• Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driver’s Abstract  

• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups  

• Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiries  

• Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment  

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail  

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills  

• Ability to deliver a message to a large group  

• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude 

Core Competencies 

• Knowledge of HSE Regulations 

• Communication 

• Relationship Management 

• Leadership 

• Strategic Thinking