Senior Director, Health, Safety & Environment – Legal Services

Radio-Canada

. Develop, implement and support health and safety, crisis management, environmental, loss control, risk management and sustainability strategies .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing health, safety, crisis management, and sustainability strategies while managing teams and ensuring compliance with legislation and organizational policies. Proficient in fostering relationships with industry peers and providing analytical insights to senior management.

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Health And Safety ManagementCrisis ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceTeam LeadershipBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentHazard IdentificationEmergency PreparednessBusiness Continuity PlanningLegislative ComplianceAnalytical InsightsTraining DevelopmentProgram EvaluationSustainability Strategies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)Environmental Professional (EP)Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)

Industry Keywords

Occupational Health And SafetyEnvironmental SciencesFederal LegislationProvincial LegislationHealth And Safety CommitteesLarge-Scale International EventsCorporate SecurityCrisis Management PortfolioOrganizational PoliciesCompliance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement and support health and safety, crisis management, environmental, loss control, risk management and sustainability strategies
Develop and maintain relationships with industry peers
Integrate health, safety, crisis management and environmental issues into management and union practices and daily business operations
Participate in and influence applicable legislative and regulatory changes
Ensure implementation and coordination of national emergency preparedness, business continuity and corporate security policies, standards and procedures
Manage a team of nine direct reports
Define corporate strategies, objectives and priorities for health, safety, environment and sustainability
Develop, implement and evaluate policies, programs, procedures and guidelines
Oversee CBC/Radio-Canada’s crisis management portfolio, including emergency preparedness, business continuity and corporate security
Monitor compliance with legislation, regulations and organizational policies
Manage hazard identification, assessment and control programs
Facilitate joint union/management and local workplace health and safety committees
Define training requirements, course content, resources, audiences and delivery methods; manage the corporate training budget
Oversee health, safety, environment and crisis management resources and advisory services
Promote organizational health, safety, crisis management, sustainability and environmental objectives and programs
Represent CBC/Radio-Canada with government departments, public security authorities and external organizations
Prepare quarterly and annual reports and track legislative and regulatory changes
Participate in internal and external health and safety committees
Maintain internal and external communications and documentation
Develop and present information sessions on health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
15+ years of professional experience in a senior health and safety role
5 years of experience managing professional and technical staff, preferably within large, complex organizations
Fluent bilingualism (English/French)
Active Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Environmental Professional (EP) or Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) designation an asset
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities under pressure to meet tight deadlines and urgent requests
Ability to provide clear, concise recommendations, analytical insights and interpretations of complex matters to senior management
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and schedule flexibility
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to stay current on applicable legislation, regulations and industry best practices
Practical knowledge of federal or provincial health, safety and environment legislation an asset
Experience managing health and safety requirements for large-scale international events an asset
Valid driver’s license required
Occasional travel is required
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check and may undergo other background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of in-office and remote work
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Accommodation during the recruitment process
Employee Code of Conduct and conflict-of-interest guidance