The Senior Director of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) will lead the development, implementation, and transformation of the HSE function across Canada for Sodexo. The role involves driving safety performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization. The Senior Director will work to simplify and elevate the HSE strategy, creating a strong framework for risk management, compliance, and cultural change. This role also involves aligning HSE practices with federal, provincial, and local regulations while driving a cultural shift that emphasizes both engagement and compliance. The Senior Director will play a key role in reshaping and leading the HSE vision for the company, both strategically and operationally, ensuring alignment across all teams and functions.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Health & Safety Country Operations (60%)

  • Serve as the lead HSE expert for Canada, ensuring that all health and safety operations meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive HSE strategy aligned with federal, provincial, and local legislation, while maintaining consistency with Sodexo's policies, processes, and procedures.

  • Foster and maintain a health and safety culture across all levels of the organization by developing clear policies, procedures, and processes that are practical and actionable in day-to-day operations.

  • Drive a cultural transformation in health and safety, balancing compliance with engagement, and ensuring that both elements are embedded within the organization's operations.

  • Develop and communicate HSE policies, procedures, and practices through multiple channels (e.g., documents, emails, collateral), ensuring that internal communications are clear and effective across all levels of the organization.

• HSE Country Projects, Systems & Programs (20%)

  • Lead initiatives, programs, and projects aimed at raising awareness and establishing the highest standards of health and safety across all segments and geographies in Canada.

  • Work in collaboration with NORAM Health and Safety teams to ensure alignment of global, regional, and country-specific HSE communications and strategies.

  • Promote consistency in safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement across all business operations and environments.

• Team Leadership & Management (20%)

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing HSE management team to ensure successful deployment and compliance with safety programs.

  • Align safety support across all segments and ensure the team is equipped to meet organizational safety objectives.

  • Collaborate with health and safety professionals across the organization to ensure the sharing of best practices and the consistent implementation of safety programs.

  • Motivate, engage, and inspire the HSE community across the country, driving passion and enthusiasm for safety within the workforce.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Post-secondary education in HSE or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years managing safety programs in medium to large, multi-site environments.

• 15+ years total experience in Health and Safety management.

• Food safety experience is an asset.

• 8+ years in progressive leadership or management roles in HSE.

• CRSP or equivalent certification is an asset.

• Certified COR Auditor is an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge of multi-provincial Health and Safety regulations.

• Proven ability to lead, engage, and influence senior leaders globally.

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in English required; bilingual (English/French) is an asset.

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo's latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

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Salary Range: $150,000-180,000 CADGrow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Health & Safety team has an exciting opportunity to join Sodexo as our next Senior Director - Health, Safety & Environment

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.