Health and Safety Manager - Industrial Construction

About Ortec Environment Services The local solution for industrial cleaning and sanitation
Ortec Environment Services is a trusted partner for industrial companies and institutions seeking to conduct large-scale cleaning operations on their facilities across Canada .
With dedicated teams, specialized equipment, tailored processes for every situation, and a strong focus on safety, we are proud to be a leading player in the industrial cleaning sector, committed to supporting our clients and the success of their projects.

Ortec Group is an international company headquartered in France, operating in over 25 countries. It provides engineering and construction solutions across a wide range of sectors, including energy, mining, chemicals, defense, transportation, food processing, aerospace, space, environment, public services, and more.
Its 15,000 employees are involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of industrial projects and facilities. This strategy is built on the company’s core “Made in Ortec” values, where safety, innovation, and training are top priorities.

We firmly believe that our employees play a key role in the industrial competitiveness of our customers. Indeed, Ortec’s employees are its greatest strength: they share the same culture of safety and security, the same enthusiasm for bold action and fresh challenges. That is why we invest every day in their safety, training, and development, and in making sure their skills are passed on.

Reporting to the General Manager of ORTEC Canada, the Health and Safety Director – Canada provides strategic and operational leadership for health and safety activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements. He is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Management System throughout Canada (Quebec and Ontario).
He supervises the teams responsible for health and safety functions within the various entities and provides support and expertise to local and operational management.
The Health and Safety Director – Canada plays a key role in the organization’s sustainable performance by promoting a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment in line with the Group’s priorities.

Leadership and Management of the Health & Safety System
Contribute to the development of the organization’s health, safety, and environmental policies and strategic priorities.
Define, implement, and maintain health and safety guidelines, objectives, and programs.
Monitor performance indicators (KPIs), regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of the management system.
Monitor best practices and make recommendations to management to support the organizational performance mission.
Organize and lead health and safety meetings and internal and external audits, while ensuring that best practices are applied.
Supervise health and safety communication and ensure mobilization among teams, customers, and partners.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors, as well as data consolidation and analysis.
Operations and Risk Management Support
Maintain an active presence in the field to support teams and promote the application of best practices.
Ensure the integration, training, and development of health and safety skills.
Support operational teams in the application of preventive practices and intervene if there is a risk.
Supervise incident management, event analysis, action plan follow-up, and regulatory controls.
Lead risk assessment, inspection, and equipment validation activities.
Supervise, mobilize, and develop the Health & Safety team, define clear objectives, and ensure their follow-up.
Conduct performance evaluations, manage staffing levels, and contribute to recruitment.
Apply and enforce safety measures, including the protection of people, property, and data.

University degree in a relevant field (a significant asset)

Experience in an industrial services environment with clients (industrial cleaning is an asset)
Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety laws and regulations
Proficiency in computer tools (Office Suite)
Excellent command of French and English, spoken and written
Ease with planning, priority management, and organization
Proven ability to combine an administrative role with a field role
Customer-focused approach
Focused on continuous improvement and process optimization

Flexible working hours and sick leave
Pension fund with employer contribution
Attractive group insurance (medical, dental, life, disability)
Onboarding program to learn best practices in the field
Practical training with an experienced mentor
On-site parking
We support the principle of employment equity.
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