HSE Leader

Peak Construction Group is a leading construction firm recognized for delivering high-quality commercial, industrial, and residential projects across Canada and the United States. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships, offering large firm capabilities while maintaining small firm personal commitment. With over 180 employees in Canada and the United States, Peak continues to grow and offer opportunities.

Peak is currently seeking a self-motivated Health, Safety & Environment Leader to join our growing team in Eastern Canada.

Role: The HSE Leader supports the organization in the execution and continuous improvement of company-wide health and safety programs. This role provides technical guidance and coaching to Construction Safety Officers and project teams, ensures consistent application of the Safety Management System across all projects in Eastern Canada, and supports regulatory compliance, incident management, training, and performance reporting. The HSE Leader plays a key role in strengthening safety culture and driving continuous improvement across Peak Construction Group's Eastern Canada operations.

Who You Are: You are an experienced HSE professional with a strong construction background and a proven leader with a practical, hands-on approach to safety. You thrive in fast-paced, multi-project environments, build credibility quickly with CSOs and project teams, and use collaboration, coaching, and data driven insights to improve safety performance and culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Management Systems: Maintain, standardize, and continually improve the company's Safety Management System, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, safe work practices, and hazard assessments across all projects.
• Project Team Support: Provide technical guidance, coaching, and professional oversight to support Project Teams, ensuring consistent safety practices, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Incident Management & Compliance: Lead or support investigations into recordable incidents, serious near misses, and regulatory-reportable events, ensuring root cause analyses are completed and corrective actions are implemented and closed.
• Training & Competency Programs: Develop, administer, and monitor safety training, onboarding, and certification programs, ensuring required qualifications are tracked and maintained for all employees and projects.
• Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and analyze safety metrics, audit findings, and performance trends; report results to leadership and drive proactive improvements to strengthen safety performance and culture.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive HSE experience in construction, high-rise, or similar high-risk environments, with increasing responsibility across multiple projects.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and recognized construction safety training.
• Completion of ASTTBC Construction Safety Officer (CSO) or National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), with practical application in active construction environments.
• Professional safety designation (CRSP, CSP, CHSC, or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven experience implementing and managing HSE Management Systems, including policies, procedures, safe work practices, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing safety systems, investigations, training programs, and compliance.
• Experience supporting workers' compensation or claims management.
• First Aid, incident command, or emergency response experience.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel regularly to construction project sites.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word, for data analysis, reporting, and safety documentation management.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian OHS legislation; U.S. OSHA exposure an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable balancing tactical and strategic responsibilities in a growing organization.

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package, including extended health benefits, RRSP matching, and opportunities for continued learning and development.
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annually
• A workplace that values integrity, collaboration, and the long-term growth of both our employees and our company.