Corporate HSE Manager

Overview

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Permanent / Full Time

Reports to: Senior Director, Shop Operations

Positions Available: 1

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner, which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to providing our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Corporate HSE Manager reports to the Senior Director, Shop Operations, and serves as the company's HSE leader. The Corporate HSE Manager is responsible for developing and executing Waiward's HSE strategy, providing leadership and oversight of HSE programs across operations, and ensuring HSE systems and resources are scalable to support the company's evolving business needs. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to strengthen Waiward's incident-free culture, maintain regulatory compliance, manage HSE risk, and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and HSE culture.
• Develop, implement, and champion Waiward’s HSE strategy, management systems, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to HSE personnel and operational leaders to support consistent application of HSE requirements across shop and field operations.
• Partner with senior management to integrate HSE priorities into operational and business objectives and support effective deployment of HSE initiatives.
• Maintain a visible presence across shop and field operations through regular inspections, employee engagement, and proactive identification and mitigation of HSE risks.
• Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and prepare meaningful reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, codes, and other statutory requirements, providing interpretation and guidance to operational and project teams.
• Maintain and continuously improve Waiward’s HSE Management System, HSE Manual, safe work practices, procedures, and training programs to reflect regulatory and operational requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee HSE-related emergency preparedness, response, and crisis management activities.
• Develop and manage HSE priorities, initiatives, resources, and the annual budget in collaboration with the Senior Director, Shop Operations, adjusting priorities as business and HSE requirements evolve.

Qualifications

• CRSP designation preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, professional certification, and relevant HSE experience.
• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HSE experience within industrial construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or a related heavy industrial environment, including experience in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing HSE professionals and providing HSE guidance to operational leaders.
• Strong applied knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation, claims management, and WCB requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and continuously improving HSE management systems, policies, procedures, safe work practices, and training programs.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, corrective action, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze HSE performance data, identify trends and emerging risks, and develop practical recommendations and improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance HSE priorities with operational requirements and organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, initiatives, and projects while adapting to evolving business and operational needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience utilizing HSE management and reporting systems.
• Ability to travel to Waiward project sites and operational locations as required and maintain all necessary site access requirements, training, and certifications.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment combining office-based and remote work, with regular attendance at the office based on operational requirements.
• The role also requires regular presence at project sites and other operational locations and may involve exposure to industrial environments, moderate noise, inclement weather, uneven or slippery surfaces, stairs, driving, and other typical site conditions.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time, and extensive reading.
• The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Direct Reports

• HSE Leads
• HSE Field/Fabrication Advisors

Perks & Benefits

• Waiward offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career growth, including:

  • Competitive salary in a permanent, full-time position.

  • 3 weeks of paid vacation.

  • 100% employer-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage.

  • Health Spending Account (HSA) for additional wellness and medical needs.

  • RRSP matching to help you plan for your future.

  • Paid personal days in addition to vacation time.

  • Summer hours for added flexibility during the warmer months.

  • Hybrid work options for better work-life balance.

  • On-site gym access to support your health and wellness.

  • Career growth and promotion opportunities within a supportive, expanding team.

  • Collaborative and positive work culture.

  • A variety of employee recognition and rewards programs designed to acknowledge your contributions and support your success.

Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees