Health, Safety and Environment Leader 7×7 Full Time NEW

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Health, Safety, and Environment Leader to join our team at our Fort McMurray Branch, Alberta

Job Summary:

Implement and sustain a positive health, safety and environmental culture through the application of the management systems framework in site(s) with low complexity. This includes establishing the short term and long-term strategic plan for the site to foster continual health, safety and environmental Improvement, leading programs, policies and assessments and monitoring performance to ensure compliance with Cummins internal requirements, applicable health, safety and environmental regulations and industry standards.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Strengthen cross‑functional alignment by building strong relationships that clarify roles, reinforce accountability, and influence a positive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture across the organization.
• Ensure employees have a meaningful voice in HSE programs by actively consulting them and integrating their input into policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead comprehensive hazard identification, environmental aspect reviews, and risk assessments to uncover strategic improvement opportunities and close compliance gaps.
• Drive site‑level progress by setting clear HSE targets and objectives, managing action plans, and ensuring timely, effective execution.
• Elevate organizational capability through robust training, skills development, and internal communications that support a consistent and effective HSE support model.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and accessible HSE documentation and support content, ensuring strong governance and adherence to data privacy requirements.
• Oversee daily HSE operations—resolving issues related to compliance, risk reduction, incident investigation, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental sustainability—while interfacing with regulators as needed.
• Improve HSE performance through data‑driven analysis, internal and external audit insights, and annual management system reviews, driving corrective actions, preventive measures, and continuous improvement across the site(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Build strong, high‑trust relationships across teams by fostering inclusion, valuing differences, and creating a unified commitment to a positive HSE culture.
• Demonstrate courage and integrity by addressing difficult issues early, communicating transparently, and influencing leaders and employees toward safer behaviors.
• Develop talent by coaching individuals and teams, strengthening HSE capability, and aligning growth opportunities with organizational and career goals.
• Drive results in a complex environment by making sound decisions, managing conflict constructively, and maintaining focus under pressure.
• Apply deep HSE expertise to conduct evidence‑based incident investigations, perform accurate root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve HSE management systems by interpreting legislative and compliance standards, and ensuring strong governance practices.
• Use data strategically by creating meaningful KPIs, analyzing performance trends, and translating insights into forward‑looking plans that reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Evaluate and prioritize risks through structured hazard identification and assessment techniques, while managing work‑related injuries and illnesses with urgency care, and professionalism.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree required. Health, Safety and/or Environmental degree preferred. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.

Experience:

Intermediate level of experience required, including experience in management of health, safety and environmental ISO Standards required. Minimal management experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a 7 days on/7 days off shift. Working hours during the 7 days are 12 hrs a day.

• A clean driver’s abstract is required for the role.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Health, Safety, and Environmental experience.
• Onsite position reporting daily to the Fort McMurray branch.
• Regular travel to customer mine locations in the Fort McMurray Oil Sands.
• Cummins operates 24/7; flexibility to be present during off-shifts is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and motivated to work effectively independently

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our Company Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

At Cummins, we are committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and we strive to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

The successful candidate will be subject to our Pre-Employment Background Screening process which consists of a Criminal Background Check.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt – Experienced

ReqID 2424982

Relocation Package Yes

Business Justification New Position

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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