Health & Safety Manager - Construction

Harbinger Network Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbinger Network Inc. is assisting a leading Ontario mechanical contractor in recruiting a Health & Safety Manager.

The role oversees the corporate safety program, collaborates with Project Managers, Site Supervisors and field crews, and ensures safety is integrated into all stages of project delivery. The successful candidate will have 10+ years in Health & Safety within mechanical/construction, preferred COR Certification experience, and strong knowledge of OHSA and related regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Health & Safety experience in mechanical/construction.
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• Experience supporting COR Certification programs is highly preferred.
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• Strong knowledge of OHSA, WHS regulations and construction safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the corporate Health & Safety program, reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard recognition

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Occupational Health & Safety

CRSP/CRST/NCSO designation preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safe, high-performing construction environments? Our client is one of Ontario's leading mechanical contractors, specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional piping and sheet metal installations. From complex HVAC systems and mechanical rooms to process piping and large-scale retrofit projects, safety is at the core of everything they do.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and enhance their corporate Health & Safety program. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role is both strategic and hands-on, working closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Forepersons, and field crews to ensure safety is integrated into every stage of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• -Health & Safety Program Leadership
• -Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety Management System.
• -Maintain the company's COR® Certification
• -Develop and standardize safe work practices, policies, and procedures specific to mechanical construction, including piping, HVAC, sheet metal, rigging, welding, confined spaces, hot work, and working at heights.
• -Reduce reliance on external safety consultants by building a strong internal safety program.
• -Ensure consistency in safety practices across multiple active construction projects.

Field Operations & Site Safety:

• -Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations on active mechanical construction projects.
• -Work alongside Project Managers, Site Superintendents, and Forepersons to proactively identify and mitigate job site hazards.
• -Ensure compliance with daily safety requirements, including hazard assessments, toolbox talks, permits, inspections, and documentation.
• -Verify compliance with client-specific safety requirements and site-specific safety plans.
• -Promote accountability among both office and field personnel for maintaining safe work environments.

Training & Safety Culture:

• -Lead new employee safety orientations and ongoing refresher training.
• -Mentor supervisors and field leaders in proactive safety leadership and hazard recognition.
• -Foster a safety-first culture where every employee takes ownership of workplace safety.

Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement

• -Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• -Complete root cause analyses and ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
• -Track leading and lagging safety indicators including inspections, observations, training completion, incidents, and corrective actions.
• -Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

10+ years of Health & Safety experience within the mechanical / construction industry.

• -Previous experience supporting piping, HVAC, plumbing, or sheet metal construction projects.
• -Experience leading or supporting COR® Certification programs is highly preferred.
• -Thorough knowledge of Ontario OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations, and construction safety legislation.
• -Strong understanding of hazards associated with mechanical construction, including lifting operations, welding, confined spaces, hot work, mechanical rooms, and rooftop work.
• -Experience conducting site inspections, audits, investigations, and safety training.-Proven ability to build relationships and influence Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and field crews.
• -Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• -Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline is preferred.
• -CRSP, CRST, NCSO, or similar professional designation is considered a strong asset.

What Success Looks Like:

• -A consistent and proactive safety culture across all piping and sheet metal projects.
• -Successful achievement and maintenance of COR® Certification.
• -Increased engagement and accountability from Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and field personnel.
• -High-quality safety documentation, inspections, and training records.
• -Reduced incidents through proactive hazard identification and continuous improvement.
• -A trusted safety leader who is viewed as a resource and partner by both operations and field teams.

Disclosure:

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network's clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are intended to assist the recruitment process and do not replace the hiring manager's judgment or decision-making.