National Director, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) - Canada

National Director, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) - Canada About Strathmore

For more than 60 years, Strathmore has been a Canadian leader in commercial landscaping and snow removal. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a National Director to advance our health, safety and environmental practices and support our teams across Canada.

The role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead Strathmore's HSE strategy in a multisite, operational environment. You will work closely with leaders, managers and field teams to strengthen prevention, maintain compliance and improve our practices.

Essential requirements

• Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written, to work with employees and clients across Canada;

• Full-time position, 100% on-site in LaSalle, Montréal;

• Regular travel within Canada and occasional travel to the United States.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement company-wide health, safety and environmental programs, policies and procedures;

• Ensure compliance with CNESST requirements and other HSE requirements applicable to our operations across Canada;

• Set prevention priorities based on the risks associated with landscaping, snow removal, fleet operations and field work;

• Oversee audits, inspections, incident investigations and root cause analyses, and follow through on corrective actions;

• Monitor HSE performance indicators and provide practical recommendations to senior leadership;

• Build managers' and supervisors' ability to lead safe operations and address risks;

• Improve environmental practices related to our operations, including the management of materials, products and spills;

• Promote a culture in which safety and prevention guide day-to-day decisions.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in occupational health and safety, prevention, industrial hygiene, environmental studies or a related field;

• At least five years of occupational health and safety experience, including relevant experience in a multisite or field operations environment;

• Strong knowledge of Quebec's occupational health and safety legislation, CNESST requirements and the principal OHS frameworks applicable elsewhere in Canada;

• Demonstrated experience with audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, program implementation and management support;

• Ability to set national priorities while adapting practices to the realities of each location;

• Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written.

Certifications and assets

• ASP Construction - General Health and Safety on Construction Sites, when required for site access;

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or another recognized Canadian OHS credential, strongly preferred;

• OSHA or NEBOSH training or certification;

• Experience with U.S. HSE requirements or operations across multiple Canadian provinces;

• Experience in landscaping, snow removal, construction, fleet operations or field services.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience;

• Group insurance and a group RRSP with employer contributions;

• Vacation and personal days;

• Professional development and opportunities for advancement;

• A national role with a direct impact on the safety of our teams and the evolution of our practices.

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