Regional HSE Manager

Job Description

Regional HSE Manager Ottawa, Canada K1S 1N4 Full Time Competitive based on experience

IREP (International Real Estate Partners) aims to be a world-leading facilities & asset management company. We are continually expanding & work in some very challenging markets around the world.

We promote a culture that improves the health & safety of all involved, as well as the protection of the environments in which we operate in.

IREP prides itself on being an inclusive & diverse company that supports and respects its staff.

Reporting to IREP’s HSE Global Head, you will ensure the HSE implementations are managed across the FM (Facility Management) operations and the office environment to support the company's activities in the Region.

You will support the IREP Operational teams in delivering the requirements set out below and provide support to FM (Facility Management) Operations in the region. Whilst the role is primarily regional based, it will require time in supporting the HSE initiatives/audits/operations as required globally.

Are you the right person for the job?

Essential criteria

Engineering Graduate with a diploma in any Environmental related course or University degree, Bachelors, or Masters in the discipline of science, engineering, Health & Safety management

Experience of 7+ years in HSE role in the facility industry

Good understanding Federal law relating to facility management, Environment & Health & Safety.

Good planning, analytical and organizational skills

Excellent communicator (written and verbal) in English.

Highly developed Presentation, training, and coaching skills

Ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks.

Readiness to travel to client sites when required.

Computer skills, such as Word & Excel

Working knowledge in Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems, Incident management, Incident Investigation

Recent relevant experience working directly for clients.

Experience of working in remotely

Desirable criteria

Additional HSE certifications such NEBOSH, IOSH etc., or equivalent

Experience working for an international company.

Experience of working with multi-cultural teams.

Experience in managing a team.

Fluent in Spanish

HSE Auditing experience

What will your role look like?

Provide comprehensive HSE support across all FM operations, including engineering & maintenance, soft services, and catering.

Coordinate and implement annual HSE plans at site level.

Maintain and communicate HSE Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Evaluate conformance, drive continuous improvement, and close gaps in compliance.

Develop and manage building risk register in alignment with company/client Risk Management Framework

Assist Clients HSE/Real Estate Manager in site HSE requirements.

Support incident investigations and ensure accurate incident reporting and resolution.

Analyze HSE performance data for trends and share best practices.

Lead rollout of HSE initiatives and campaigns

Plan, execute, and monitor HSE audits and assurance activities.

Assist Global HSE in managing, reviewing, and developing IREP management system.

Support Regional Operations Manager in contract HSE deliverables.

Guide regional site teams in Environmental and Waste management activities.

Collaborate with contractors on bridging documentation between HSE systems.

Ensure timely submission of monthly and annual HSE reports.

Evaluate and approve contractors through IREP procurement process.

Foster positive safety culture and behaviors across operations

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. IREP Management reserves the right to amend this Job description in future as per business requirement.

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