Health & Safety Manager

Summit Search Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization in the industrial sector is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager. The role involves leading safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture across multiple operational sites. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and strategic thinking capabilities in health and safety management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a senior Health & Safety role within construction, industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA, WHMIS, and COR auditing standards.
• Proven success in unionized and safety-conscious environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of safety programs aligned with company goals.
• Oversee incident investigations for risk management and process improvement.
• Act as primary representative to regulatory bodies regarding HSE matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Site Docs

Job description

Our longtime client, a respected and established organization in the industrial sector, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead its occupational health and safety programs. This role is responsible for driving strategy and ensuring compliance with provincial legislation while fostering a strong safety-first culture across diverse operational sites. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with deep knowledge of safety management systems and multi-site industrial environments.

What you should expect :

• Lead the development and execution of safety programs aligned with company goals and regulatory compliance.
• Guide risk management initiatives and oversee incident investigations with a view to prevention and process improvement.
• Maintain and elevate standards for internal audits, inspections, and training across all sites.
• Ensure certifications such as COR are obtained and upheld.
• Partner with senior leadership to embed safety considerations into operational planning.
• Act as the company’s primary representative to regulatory bodies and clients regarding HSE matters.
• Mentor and oversee safety personnel, ensuring effective team performance and alignment.

What you should bring :

• 10+ years’ experience in a senior Health & Safety role, ideally within construction, industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA, WHMIS, and COR auditing standards.
• Proven success leading in unionized, multi-site, and safety-conscious environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency with digital safety platforms and relevant software (e.g., Site Docs).

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