Health and Safety Manager - Major Projects

**General Information**

• Job Location
• Quebec, QC
• Date Published
• 26-Aug-2025
• Department
• Talent & Culture
• Employment Type
• Permanent
• Working Arrangement
• On-Site
• Role Type
• Full-Time
• Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
• Safety is no accident. Join us and actively contribute to Pomerleau's vision of the importance of health and safety at every stage of the construction process.

As part of a major construction project (over $500 million), we are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to strengthen our HSE culture and ensure operational excellence in the field.

This large-scale mandate will place you at the heart of a complex construction site, where your expertise and leadership will have a direct impact on the project's performance, culture, and reputation. You will be responsible for implementing the OHS program, rigorously monitoring practices in the field, and continuously improving safety standards.

• Ensure full implementation of the OHS program on the project, in collaboration with site teams and partners
• Actively participate in the planning, risk analysis, and mobilization phases of the project
• Be the OHS point of reference in the field: supervise, advise, and mobilize teams to maintain a proactive safety culture
• Ensure compliance with applicable OHS laws, regulations, and standards, and intervene in cases of non-compliance
• Conduct regular audits, identify discrepancies, and recommend concrete corrective measures
• Lead OHS training sessions, talks, and meetings with workers and subcontractors
• Follow up on incidents, conduct investigations, and produce the required reports
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities and represent Pomerleau during inspections or official meetings
• Compile and analyze project OHS statistics to guide preventive actions
• Propose innovative improvements to OHS practices to enhance project performance

This role could be for you if you have

• Significant experience (10 years) in OHS in the construction industry and in health and safety management on construction projects (experience in civil engineering/infrastructure on large-scale projects is desirable)
• College or university education in health and safety, risk management, or a related field
• Knowledge of provincial OHS laws and regulations and industry best practices
• Leadership in the field, ability to motivate teams and manage priorities in a demanding environment
• Proficiency with computer tools (MS Office, OHS tracking platforms, etc.)
• Clear communication, professional rigor, and passion for safety
• Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

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