Interim HSE Manager Services
When Your Safety Lead Steps Out, Everything Can't Stop
Vacancies happen, people resign, projects ramp up, hiring takes longer than planned. But the safety work doesn't pause. Field crews still need oversight. Documentation still needs to be handled. Audits and incidents don't wait.
We're Brought In When:
- Your HSE manager just left and there's no immediate replacement
- You're in the middle of hiring but can't risk gaps in compliance
- The existing team isn't equipped to run the program at a leadership level
- You need someone who can embed quickly and take full ownership
We keep the program moving. No scramble. No gaps. Just a capable, accountable safety leader stepping in when and where you need it.
What You Get With Interim HSE Management
You get a seasoned safety leader embedded in your team, keeping your safety program fully functional while you navigate the gap. Whether you need someone for a few weeks or a full project, we scale support to fit your needs. No downtime. No missed steps. Just immediate, reliable safety leadership.
Full Program Accountability
We take ownership of safety program delivery, documentation, and day-to-day compliance; nothing gets dropped.
On-Site Safety Oversight
Toolbox talks, safety meetings, inspections, and investigations handled with confidence and clarity.
Ongoing Initiative Support
Keep momentum on audits, coaching, program rollouts, and corrective actions while you fill the role.
Strategic Risk Management
Not just keeping things afloat, actively identifying gaps and strengthening your safety performance.
Smooth Transition Planning
Support and knowledge transfer when your permanent hire comes on board.
How It Works
Fast In. Steady Hands. Smooth Transition.
Our Interim HSE Managers step in with minimal ramp-up time. We assess your current state, take charge of day-to-day operations, and keep everything moving. Throughout the placement, we provide regular reporting and stay closely aligned with your leadership team. When you're ready to hire, we help ensure a seamless handoff.
What Our Clients Say
"As the sole Safety Coordinator for an oil pipeline fabrication company with a fluctuating workforce and multiple sites, Hutton Safety Group has provided invaluable support for the past two years. Their team, from the President down, seamlessly integrates with your operations, exceeding industry standards in Health, Safety and Environmental practices. They offer both strategic guidance and hands-on support, always available to advise, lead, and mentor. Hutton Safety Group is second to none!"
- Safety Coordinator, Oil Pipeline Fabrication Company
"I've had the Hutton Group support our team for the past 7 years. As we have grown, they have supported. As we have changed, they have changed to meet our needs. This is a top notch group with solid leadership and customer focused approach that is not common in this current market place."
- Mark Stuckey, DeBusk Services Canada
"We're glad to have Hutton Safety Group on board, especially for handling complex investigations. Our company is highly safety-minded, with a collaborative approach that makes working with HSG even easier. Hutton Safety Group has truly made a difference in supporting our safety efforts."
- Long-Term Client, Land Surveying & Environmental Services
FAQs About Our Interim HSE Manager Services
We can typically place a qualified interim HSE professional with 24 - 48 hours. For short-term or urgent coverage, our emergency response roster ensures you're not left with a gap.
For longer-term placements, we may deploy a second-stage professional better suited for sustained support and alignment with your team's cadence. Every interim manager, immediate or extended, follows our onboarding framework to fully understand your safety program, define deliverables, and ensure seamless continuity.
Our interim managers hold professional certifications including CRSP, NCSO, and specialized safety credentials, plus extensive experience in HSE leadership across various industries.
We provide flexible arrangements from short-term coverage (weeks) to extended placements (months or longer) based on your recruitment timeline and operational needs.
Yes, our interim managers quickly assess and integrate with your existing safety programs, maintaining established procedures while providing continuous leadership.
Absolutely. We provide strategic support for recruitment planning, candidate evaluation, and transition coordination to ensure smooth handover to your permanent hire.
Our interim managers bring extensive experience across oil & gas, construction, transportation, and manufacturing sectors, understanding industry-specific safety requirements.
Pricing is contract-based including daily or hourly rates, accommodation allowances when required, and travel expenses, negotiated based on assignment duration and requirements.
Yes, our interim managers provide complete HSE leadership including emergency response, incident investigation, regulatory reporting, and crisis management coordination.
Absolutely. Our interim managers can coordinate safety programs across multiple sites and locations throughout Western Canada, USA, territories, and Ontario.
Our interim managers have access to our full support network including 24/7 emergency consultation, technical resources, and administrative support to ensure effective program management.
Your Safety Partner
Need A Safety Leader, Without the Hiring Delay?
We step in with certified, experienced professionals who keep your safety program running without missing a beat.