Manager of HSE Assurance (Americas)

About the role

At Northland, we're enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we've been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We're a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

Responsibilities

• As the Manager of HSE Assurance (Americas), you will lead the strategic development, oversight, and continual improvement of the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System across the Americas region.
• Operating at the Company level, you will ensure our organization meets all legal and regulatory obligations while aligning with global Company HSE standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• This position is based in Toronto, where you will also support or coordinate compliance with any HSE and applicable to the head office location.
• HSE Management System Development & Oversight
• Support the design and continual improvement of the Company Global HSE Management System, in alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and other relevant standards.
• Ensure consistent integration of HSE governance processes across the Americas portfolio, supporting cross-functional harmonization with quality, ESG, and operational risk frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of the Company HSE legal register, monitoring regulatory and standards updates and translating impacts into system‑level or procedural changes.
• Coordinate or fulfill statutory HSE responsibilities for the Toronto head office in line with Canadian federal and provincial legislation (e.g. OHSA).
• HSE Assurance, Audits & Performance Reporting
• Lead corporate‑level HSE assurance activities, including internal audits, management system compliance reviews, and ISO readiness assessments across the Americas portfolio.
• Track and report on HSE audit findings, non-conformities, and corrective action status at the Company level, ensuring consistency and transparency.
• Coordinate Company-level HSE reporting, including inputs for ESG disclosures, board reports, and external benchmarking (e.g., GRI).
• Incident Management & Continuous Improvement
• Provide governance oversight and support for HSE incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented and verified.
• Facilitate sharing of lessons learned through structured communications.
• Support rollout and assurance of company HSE programs, campaigns, and initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong Communicator: You can clearly convey points to different audiences. You are also a good listener, which enhances your ability to intimately understand a situation and prepare an appropriate response.
• Methodical and organized: you naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.
• Vigilant and Thorough: You maintain a sharp eye for detail in dynamic site environments, ensuring that safety observations, inspections, and documentation are accurate and of high quality.
• Practical and Proactive: You assess risks and HSE data with a solution-focused mindset, translating findings into clear, actionable improvements. You actively follow up with site teams to ensure corrective actions are completed and standards upheld.
• Independent: You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. You know when you need to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.
• Flexible : You are agile in your approach to your work and enjoy working within a lean team
• Collaborative: You build relationships seamlessly, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering effective communication. Your collaborative approach encourages cross-functional sharing of information, creating a positive and inclusive environment that maximizes the strengths of our team.
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