Senior Director, Workforce & Rescue SolutionsAre you a seasoned safety leader who thrives on managing complex, multi-site operations and building high-performing teams in the field? We are hiring a Senior Director, Workforce & Rescue Solutions on behalf of our client, a leading provider of third-party safety services to Fortune 500 companies, crown corporations, and general contractors. This is a senior leadership role that is responsible for client relationships, field operations, and team development. If you are a hands-on leader who can build client relationships, manage a large and dispersed team ranging from 20-50 people, and maintain rigorous safety standards across multiple sites simultaneously, apply to this role today! ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Client RelationshipsIdentify and pursue new client opportunities through your professional network, bid portals, and trade show participation. Maintain and actively cultivate a pipeline of industry contacts, including regular outreach and in-person relationship building. Monitor bid portals on a bi-weekly basis, filter relevant projects, and lead the pursuit process. Engage existing clients on a quarterly basis to surface upcoming projects and stay ahead of pipeline needs. Manage and grow client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the senior point of contact for key accounts. Negotiate project estimates and scopes of work, ensuring services are structured to meet client needs and company standards. Operations & Workforce ManagementLead scheduling for 30 to 60 safety professionals across multiple concurrent projects, balancing client requirements, employee availability, and project timelines. Manage personnel changes on active sites, including deployments, reassignments, performance-related replacements, and vacation coverage. Submit employee profiles to clients for approval prior to site deployment. Set up new projects by scoping requirements with client project managers, briefing personnel on site-specific protocols, and identifying key contacts on each job. Identify and communicate special client preferences, site conditions, and operational considerations to field staff. Cover shifts on-site when required to maintain uninterrupted service delivery. Quality & Safety OversightOversee the quality of safety services delivered across all active sites, including regular site visits and field audits. Conduct on-site assessments to verify that forms are completed correctly, equipment is set up properly, job boards are current, and PPE requirements are being met. Serve as the primary escalation point for safety questions, client requests, and on-site issues, providing clear direction when ambiguity arises. Respond to urgent site issues and 911-level incidents at any hour, maintaining availability as the senior operational contact. Directly lead, coach, and develop a team of safety professionals, maintaining regular bi-weekly touchpoints with field staff. Identify training and professional development opportunities for team members and actively support career growth. Foster a strong team culture through consistent engagement, recognition, and in-person connection. Manage performance issues, including disciplinary action and terminations, in a timely and professional manner. Champion a workplace culture where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are the standard. QualificationsDegree or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in construction or industrial safety management, including roles with third-party safety service delivery. CRSP, NCSO, or equivalent designation is a strong asset. Proven experience managing large, dispersed teams across multiple active projects simultaneously. Experience working with Fortune 500 companies, crown corporations, or general contractors is a strong asset. Deep knowledge of construction and industrial safety regulations, including MOL requirements and site-specific compliance standards. Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships, including clients, GCs, subtrades, and regulatory inspectors. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform under pressure. Proficiency in safety management software and scheduling tools. About YouHighly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities across a large and active project portfolio. Relationship-driven, with a strong professional network in the construction and industrial safety space. Responsive and dependable, including outside of standard business hours when operational needs arise. Commercially minded, with an understanding of how to grow a service business through strong client relationships. High ownership mindset with a direct, no-nonsense approach to leadership and accountability. What We Can Offer YouCompetitive base salary: $120k-$160k + bonus Hybrid working environment This role is currently vacant, and we do not use AI in our candidate selection process. How to ApplyThrough this posting or email your resume to About SiteTalentWe are a specialized growth and talent partner for the industrial sector. From talent strategy to help attract and retain the best talent for your growing organization, through a full suite of employer branding, candidate experience, and talent acquisition services, we help shape the companies that shape our world. Please note:Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who are fully qualified for this role. If we do not contact you, please feel free to apply to other roles now or in the future.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Director, Workforce & Rescue Solutions
SITETALENT
winnipeg, winnipeg
Published 28 days ago
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