Health and Safety Manager - Central Region

TK Elevator GmbH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Bonus plans

Wellness Program

Company pension

Job summary

TK Elevator GmbH is seeking a senior regional safety professional to lead health and safety initiatives across Central Region. The role includes implementing OSH policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting site visits, and driving continuous safety improvements.

The successful candidate will manage hazard analyses, incident investigations, and safety training programs, collaborating with HR and leadership to foster a strong safety culture across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of regional or field safety experience.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting hazard assessments and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships in a unionised environment.
• Ability to develop and coordinate incident prevention programmes.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• French language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain OSH policies and management systems.
• Develop and administer health and safety policies to meet regulatory requirements.
• Perform job site visits across maintenance, repair, modernisation, installation, and construction.
• Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety inspections, risk assessments, and safety committee activities.
• Partner with HR to establish training requirements and onboarding.
• Execute regional safety governance and annual audits.

Skills

Regional safety experience

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Safety training delivery

Safety program development

Job description

• Implement and maintain TKE OSH policies, programmes, and management systems for the Central Region, ensuring alignment with company requirements and driving measurable continuous improvement across safety, health, and quality.
• Develop, revise, and administer health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including identifying and communicating new legislation as it arises.
• Perform job site visits across all workplace types, including maintenance, repair, modernisation, new installation, and construction, ensuring adherence to company and legislative requirements.
• Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses in both field and office environments.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, determine root causes, prepare recommendations for corrective and preventive actions, and ensure implementation.
• Ensure the execution of safety inspections, risk assessments, Fatality Prevention Process Evaluations, and administrative self-checks, including regular inspections of safety equipment to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Partner with regional HR and other areas of the organisation to establish safety training requirements, develop and deliver training programmes, and ensure all employees are covered through onboarding and OSH orientation.
• Ensure the organisation and proper execution of branch Joint Health & Safety Committees in accordance with provincial legislation.
• Serve as a liaison between workers and management on health and safety matters. Lead, influence, and encourage compliance by building strong relationships with mechanics and leaders.
• Develop and execute a mid- to long-term regional action plan focused on safety culture change and continuous improvement.
• Advise and support regional leadership on safety-related topics, programme actions, and escalated situations, enforcing preventive measures in collaboration with the Director, Health & Safety.
• Collect, prepare, and present regional KPIs to the Director, Health & Safety on a regular cadence, discussing deviations and appropriate solutions.
• Conduct regional audits and management reviews at least twice per year to verify compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and established safety processes.

What you will be doing:

• Implement and maintain TKE OSH policies, programmes, and management systems for the Central Region, ensuring alignment with company requirements and driving measurable continuous improvement across safety, health, and quality.
• Develop, revise, and administer health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including identifying and communicating new legislation as it arises.
• Perform job site visits across all workplace types, including maintenance, repair, modernisation, new installation, and construction, ensuring adherence to company and legislative requirements.
• Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses in both field and office environments.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, determine root causes, prepare recommendations for corrective and preventive actions, and ensure implementation.
• Ensure the execution of safety inspections, risk assessments, Fatality Prevention Process Evaluations, and administrative self-checks, including regular inspections of safety equipment to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Partner with regional HR and other areas of the organisation to establish safety training requirements, develop and deliver training programmes, and ensure all employees are covered through onboarding and OSH orientation.
• Ensure the organisation and proper execution of branch Joint Health & Safety Committees in accordance with provincial legislation.
• Serve as a liaison between workers and management on health and safety matters. Lead, influence, and encourage compliance by building strong relationships with mechanics and leaders.
• Develop and execute a mid- to long-term regional action plan focused on safety culture change and continuous improvement.
• Advise and support regional leadership on safety-related topics, programme actions, and escalated situations, enforcing preventive measures in collaboration with the Director, Health & Safety.
• Collect, prepare, and present regional KPIs to the Director, Health & Safety on a regular cadence, discussing deviations and appropriate solutions.
• Conduct regional audits and management reviews at least twice per year to verify compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and established safety processes.

What do you bring:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a regional or field-based safety role, preferably within a branch or multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Proven experience conducting hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships in a unionised environment.
• Ability to develop, implement, and coordinate comprehensive incident prevention programmes.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in French is an asset.

What we offer

• Total compensation range: $100,000 to $130,000
• This role offers a car allowance and fuel card
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Bonus plans for all positions
• Wellness Program

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status required by applicable law.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, TK Elevator may use AI tools to assist in screening candidates and evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by either the hiring manager or the recruitment team

What Makes Us Special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a job, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive and market-aligned compensation in a technically exciting, stable, and sustainable industry.
• Continuous Development: Structured onboarding, continuous learning, and development programs designed to support your growth.
• Work-life balance: Sustainable ways of working supported by policies and working models aligned with local practices and business needs.
• A culture that moves people: Open communication, mutual respect, and an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Empowered Work Environment: Flat hierarchies, approachable leadership, and the freedom to innovate and make an impact from day one.

Ready to move beyond?

Apply online today!

Please note: We only consider applications submitted through our online system.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

At TKE, diversity drives innovation. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us.

TKE – Move Beyond

Who We Are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE – Move Beyond.