Principal Health and Safety Consultant

Job Description:

  • Lead national strategic health and safety engagements across the energy, mining, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, utilities, wood preservation and transportation sectors
  • Advise senior leaders and business owners on health and safety governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and program assurance for complex operations
  • Oversee high‑risk HSE initiatives, delivering practical, defensible solutions focused on performance improvement and reduction of operational risk
  • Drive revenue growth using a seller‑doer approach, developing key accounts and securing recurring national engagements
  • Build, coach and mobilize high‑performing teams, ensuring consistent technical excellence and client confidence
  • Contribute to defining and executing the firm’s Canadian growth strategy to strengthen market presence and long‑term value

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of experience in health and safety consulting and/or industrial environments, supporting high‑risk operations in energy, mining, infrastructure, wood preservation, construction, manufacturing, utilities or transportation sectors
  • Recognized professional certification or eligibility, including one or more of the following (or provincial equivalents): CRSP, CIH, CSP, CHSC, PSAC — holding multiple designations may lead to additional compensation
  • Proven leadership, including ability to build and mentor teams, delegate effectively and consistently deliver technical and commercial results
  • Demonstrated seller‑doer track record with measurable outcomes in client development, account expansion and national revenue growth
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks, experience across multiple provinces, and a keen interest in developing experience in the United States
  • Fluency in English, spoken and written (required); fluency in French, spoken and written, is strongly preferred
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to actively contribute to the culture, strategic direction and long‑term leadership of a growing international firm

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Possible sign‑on bonus
  • Potential retention bonus
  • Revenue‑sharing opportunities
  • “Growth Accelerator” bonus tied directly to practice or client base expansion
  • Potential accelerated access to equity participation in the global entity (EHS Support LLC)
  • Comprehensive benefits plan aligned with Canadian market standards
  • Professional development and affiliations
  • Paid professional memberships (e.g., CRSP, CIH, CSP, CHSC, PSAC)
  • Dedicated training and professional development budget
  • Clear pathway to equity participation
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