Chief Executive Officer; CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA)

Mount Pearl, NL

Higher Talent is pleased to partner with the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) in the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

NLCSA is an industry-driven, not-for-profit corporation committed to providing cost-effective, affordable, and accessible safety training and advisory services to the construction industry in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our Mandate is to provide proactive safety and safety-related programs and services to the construction industry in the province that result in a sound foundation for a healthy and profitable industry. Our key offering is the Certificate of Recognition® (COR®) program, which is specifically designed to help companies institute an effective health and safety management program.

In addition, the program emphasizes current safety training, legislative, and due diligence obligations that both employers and workers have under the OH&S Act and Regulations.

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This is a leadership opportunity to guide one of the province’s construction safety organizations through its next phase of growth, innovation, and industry impact. The CEO will play a defining role in strengthening safety culture, advancing strategic partnerships, and ensuring NLCSA continues to deliver value to members, industry, and the public.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic, operational, and industry leadership to advance NLCSA’s mandate and build on the current strong foundation. The CEO is accountable for the organizational performance, stakeholder confidence, and long-term sustainability.

This is a highly visible role requiring a leader with deep construction safety credibility, strong governance experience, and the ability to effectively engage government, regulators, industry partners, and members. The CEO will be instrumental in strengthening relationships, growing key programs, and positioning NLCSA for continued impact across the province.

• Lead the development and execution of NLCSA’s short and long-term strategic plans.
• Ensure strong board governance practices, policy development, and transparent reporting.
• Provide trusted leadership, supporting informed decision-making and organizational sustainability.

• Champion NLCSA’s safety mandate with a lived understanding of construction safety and its importance to workers, employers, and industry.
• Serve as a recognized safety leader and credible voice within the construction sector.

• Oversee the delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of NLCSA programs and services including NLCSA key offering, the Certificate of Recognition® (COR®) program, which is specifically designed to help companies institute an effective health and safety management program.
• Lead the continued growth and adoption of the Site Safe Certification Program
  , with a focus on engaging smaller construction businesses and demonstrating its value as a practical safety tool.
• Ensure programs and services, including training, audit programs, and member services, remain relevant, accessible, and aligned with industry needs and regulatory requirements.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Workplace
  
  NL, municipal, provincial, and federal government partners, and industry associations.
• Act as NLCSA’s primary spokesperson and advocate, representing the organization with professionalism and credibility.
• Leverage established relationships and industry knowledge to advance NLCSA’s objectives.

• Provide overall leadership for day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and internal controls and timely reporting to support sound fiscal management.
• Lead, coach, and support the NLCSA team, fostering a positive, safety-focused workplace culture.