Director of Health Safety and Environment

Director of Health Safety and Environment

Job Category
:
Safety

Requisition Number
: DIREC
001211

• Posted :
  September 25, 2026
• Full-Time

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Relationships, Passion, Continuous Improvement

Our core values are a desire to build enduring Relationships
, a Passion for our business, and an endeavor for Continuous Improvement in all we do. We focus on teamwork, trust and, most importantly, respect for people.

Kinetic is 100% employee owned, employs approximately 250 team members, has been in business for 41 years with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Courtenay. If you see yourself as a continuous learner, curious and driven to succeed as a team, we want you to be part of our team.

Kinetic Construction Ltd
. has an opportunity at our either our Victoria or Vancouver branch for a Director of Health, Safety and Environment to ensure:

• Kinetic maintains a high-performing HSE management system that enables safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.
• Operational leaders own health and safety by integrating it into planning, decision-making, and project execution.
• Kinetic has a proactive safety culture where employees identify risks, speak up, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Regulatory compliance, COR certification, and client HSE requirements are consistently achieved while organizational risks are effectively managed.
• Serious incidents and organizational risks are managed effectively, minimizing impacts on people, projects, reputation, and the business.
• Kinetic's HSE management system continuously improves through stronger leadership, better performance, and organizational learning.
• Health and safety is embedded in Operations, with leaders owning performance and the HSE function providing strategic leadership, governance, and expertise.

The wage band for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 annually and is based on relevant skills and experience.

• Strategy and Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Safety Culture
• Risk and Compliance
• Systems and Continuous Improvement

• 5+ years of experience in an HSE Leadership role with demonstrated success in safety culture improvement
• 10+ years of experience in an HSE Role
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, or the ability to obtain the designation within a reasonable period, is considered a strong asset.
• NCSO CHSC, Gold Seal, or equivalent professional credentials are considered assets.
• OHS experience within the construction industry is considered a strong asset

• Expert knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery, and risk management.
• Experience developing and improving Health, Safety and Environment management systems, policies, and standards.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance safety, operational, and commercial priorities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and build a positive safety culture.
• Ability to travel regularly to company branches and project sites.

• We have a Strong Team to face challenges and issues together
• Eligibility for Employee Share Ownership
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus structure
• Career Development to Professional Development including Mentoring Program and KCL Training Academy
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes Extended Health, Dental and Vision
• Company trust, opportunity, and support to do your best work and Advance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support Mental and Emotional Health.
• Substantial Vacation Time
  Sick Pay
• GRSP Matching Program to support you after your time at Kinetic
• Gold Seal Employer committed to supporting employees pursuing their accreditation
• Access to the latest industry technology and flexibility to work from home if position allows
• Annual company paid events and regular employee-only events put on by Kinetic's Social Committee
• Ongoing apprenticeship support provided through the Kinetic Employee Association (KEA)
• Length of Service Recognition

We thank all…