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.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy and Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Safety Culture
- Risk and Compliance
- Incident Management
- Systems and Continuous Improvement
Position Specifications
Qualifications
- 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.
Together Building Better
- 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 applicants for their interest; however only those selected to move forward in the application process will be contacted. No phone calls please.
