Director, Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

Carlson Construction Group, owned and operated by the Carlson family, celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2026. As a distinguished contractor, Carlson specializes in heavy civil, industrial, marine, and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouver’s annual rankings, our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, Vancouver Pile Driving, and Carlson Marine & Industrial Rentals Ltd (CMIR), To learn more about us, visit the Carlson Construction Group website. **Lead Safety. Influence Culture. Shape the Future.** At Carlson Construction Group, safety is more than a program. It is a core value that guides every decision we make. As one of Western Canada's most respected construction organizations, we deliver complex infrastructure, marine, industrial, civil, fabrication, and construction projects through a family of industry-leading companies. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring **Director, Health Safety & Environment (HSE)** to lead the strategic direction of our HSE programs across the Carlson Group. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader to influence culture at every level of the organization while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple business units. If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces, developing high-performing teams, and championing a culture where everyone goes home safely every day, we want to hear from you. **About the Role** Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, the Director, HSE will provide strategic leadership and oversight for health, safety, and environmental initiatives across the Carlson Group. You will partner closely with senior leaders, project teams, and field personnel to establish best-in-class standards that support our people, our projects, and our clients. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor, an influential leader, and a champion of continuous improvement who can effectively bridge strategy and execution. **What You'll Do** **Strategic Leadership** * Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Carlson Group HSE Management System. * Lead the company's health, safety, and environmental strategy across all operating companies and project locations. * Foster a proactive, people-focused safety culture that promotes accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. * Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on HSE performance, risks, and emerging industry trends. **Operational Excellence & Risk Management** * Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, permits, and company standards. * Develop and maintain corporate HSE policies, procedures, standards, and safe work practices. * Lead corporate risk management initiatives, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. * Monitor HSE performa