Director, Health & Safety (Capital Project Delivery)

JUST HR has been retained by a global mining producer with an impressive history and clear leadership position in the mining sector. Our team is looking for a Director, Health & Safety (Capital Projects Delivery) who will report directly to the Chief Project Delivery Officer. The Director will be embedded in the project delivery group leading strategic safety programs across a portfolio of major construction projects. This leadership role is vital to ensuring that workplace health and safety is rooted in every project stage - from design to commissioning.

The Director will work closely with executive leadership and project teams to ensure high standards, drive enterprise-wide initiatives, and reduce critical risks, particularly those that could result in serious injuries or fatalities. This position helps shape a proactive safety culture and ensures consistent performance across domestic and international sites. With a global business encompasing Canada, US, Chile, Peru & Mexico the Director will be required to visit site teams on a regular basis to build relationships and ensure a strong health and safety culture continues in every facet of our clients operations.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and lead by example across global project sites
• Align project health and safety strategies with enterprise-wide standards and priorities
• Embed safety considerations into all phases of project development and execution
• Support project directors in risk assessment, controls implementation, and H&S planning
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safety requirements are included in all contracts
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of health and safety professionals
• Oversee audits, inspections, and critical incident investigations across project sites
• Track and report on key safety metrics and lead improvement initiatives based on data
• Guide the implementation of high-level risk controls for serious injury and fatality prevention
• Foster alignment between enterprise H&S policies and project-level execution

Requirements

• Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of site safety experience, with 10+ years leading large-scale construction projects
• Proven experience leading safety efforts in an owner’s team and coordinating with EPCM contractors
• Strong knowledge of H&S systems, regulatory standards, and critical risk controls
• Track record of implementing safety improvements in complex, high-risk environments
• Skilled in occupational health, hygiene programs, audits, and incident analysis (e.g., ICAM)
• Ability to work across diverse geographies and adapt to varied climates and altitudes
• Spanish language skills and international experience (Canada, US, Chile, Peru, Mexico) are assets
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including to high-altitude sites

Remuneration

• $200,000 - $225,000 per year - flexibility may be considered for highly qualified candidates
• Overall compensation also includes annual bonus of 25%
• A generious long term incentive plan including RSU's and stock options is also included
• Final plan will be dependant on experience and internal equity.

 **Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Just HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.