Senior Manager, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Saskatchewan

Summary

Bell AI Fabric is developing Canada's next generation of AI and hyperscale data centre infrastructure. As demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing continues to grow, we're building the secure, resilient facilities that will power innovation across the country.

At Bell, safety is a core value and a critical enabler of successful project delivery. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Capital Programs to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs supporting Bell's national capital project in Regina.

Reporting to the Director, HSE, AI Fabric, the Senior Manager, HSE role is responsible for driving HSE excellence throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and project turnover.

This position will provide leadership and oversight for health, safety, environmental, and contractor management programs across our Regina project. The successful candidate will partner closely with project management, engineering, procurement, operations, and contractor organizations to ensure projects are delivered safely, responsibly, and in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Support execution of HSE strategy, governance, objectives, and performance metrics for Capital Construction Programs.
• Provide HSE leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to project teams and contractors.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Advise leadership on construction risk, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

Construction Safety & Contractor Management

• Manage contractor safety programs across all phases of project delivery.
• Oversee contractor prequalification, onboarding, audits, and performance evaluation.
• Monitor compliance with Bell standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support governance of Prime Contractor requirements on construction projects.
• Maintain contractor HSE scorecards, leading indicators, and performance expectations.
• Partner with project teams to identify, assess, and control critical construction risks.

HSE Assurance & Compliance

• Execute HSE audits, inspections, field verifications, and contractor assessments.
• Verify effectiveness of critical risk controls and corrective actions.
• Monitor HSE performance trends and identify emerging risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and corporate requirements.

Critical Risk Management

• Facilitate project risk assessments and critical risk reviews.
• Verify effective controls for high-risk construction activities, including:
• Working at Heights
• Excavation and Ground Disturbance
• Electrical Construction and Energization
• Confined Space Entry
• Lifting and Rigging
• Traffic and Public Protection
• Mobile Equipment Operations
• Commissioning and Start-up Activities
• Promote consistent critical risk management and verification across the project portfolio.

Incident Management & Learning

• Coordinate significant incident investigations and learning reviews.
• Identify immediate, underlying, and systemic causes.
• Facilitate development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify action effectiveness and communicate lessons learned across projects.
• Encourage proactive reporting and organizational learning.

Project Governance & Business Partnership

• Partner with project managers, engineers, and business leaders to integrate HSE requirements into project planning, design, procurement, and execution.
• Participate in project stage-gate reviews and governance processes.
• Support development of HSE requirements within procurement and contract documentation.
• Provide guidance on project risk mitigation and operational readiness.
• Interface with contractors, regulators, clients, and industry stakeholders.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal HSE requirements.
• Provide guidance on environmental requirements associated with construction activities.
• Support engagement with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.
• Assist with incident response and corrective action management.

Critical Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Health, Safety & Environment programs supporting large-scale capital construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, utility, industrial, or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading contractor management and construction safety programs.
• Proven track record in incident prevention, risk management, and HSE performance improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial Occupational Health & Safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian occupational health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Extensive understanding of contractor safety management and supporting Prime Contractor oversight.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, and assurance activities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and build partnerships across diverse teams and organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation such as CRSP, CHSC, CSP, CIH, P.Eng., or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting large scale construction projects, industrial construction, critical infrastructure, utilities, telecommunications networks, energy facilities, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory inspections, and HSE program reviews.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements associated with construction projects.