Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Richmond Hill; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in safety and sustainable building solutions, seeks an experienced EHS leader to direct regional EHS initiatives across Canada. You will partner with regional leadership to implement strategies, oversee incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance, while supporting workers’ compensation processes and reporting.

The role offers remote eligibility, travel across Ontario and Manitoba, and a salary range aligned with market data.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; CRSP asset.
• 7-10 years of EHS experience supporting industrial, construction, service, or multi-site operations.
• COR Certified Auditor with 7+ years of COR implementation and compliance programs.
• Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA, MOL requirements, WSIB processes, and applicable Manitoba safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership influence skills.
• Strong understanding of workers’ compensation claims management, return-to-work, and modified duty programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct the implementation of EHS strategy at Area level, partnering with business unit EHS teams to refine approaches based on performance outcomes.
• Educate Area and Branch leadership on behaviors that reinforce a high-performing EHS culture.
• Collaborate with EHS teams to identify incident trends and initiate corrective actions at Regional level.
• Lead incident investigations and oversee the Region’s Incident Review process.
• Implement EHS programs and processes across all levels—Regional, Area, Branch, project/site.
• Deliver EHS training to employees at all levels based on identified needs and regulatory requirements.
• Finalize and report EHS performance metrics and progress toward goals.
• Present EHS programs and performance data to external customers when required.
• Support COR certification initiatives and ensure sustained compliance with certification requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Incident investigations

OHSA knowledge

Education

OHS Diploma/Certificate

CRSP credential

COR Certification

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycleservicesand an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-worldresultsand help move society forward.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

In partnership with Regional leadership, you will direct the effective implementation of strategic EHS initiatives that build and sustain a culture of EHS excellence across the region. You will lead and support the Region’s EHS function, validate adherence to requirements and goals, and guide improvement planning efforts. You will also serve as a key partner to the Johnson Controls compensation team, supporting all reporting requirements, acting as the primary contact between the injured worker and the compensation team, and providing continued support throughout the full life cycle of the claim.

How you will do it

• Direct the implementation of Johnson Controls’ EHS strategy at your Area level, partnering with business unit EHS teams to refine approaches based on performance outcomes.

• Educate Area, and Branch leadership on behaviors and practices that reinforce a high‑performing EHS culture.

• Collaborate with EHS teams to identify incident trends and initiate corrective actions at the Regional level.
• Work with Regional leadership to address roadblocks and provide informed recommendations for corrective action.

• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and oversee the Region’s Incident Review process.

• Implement EHS programs and processes across all operational levels—Regional, Area, Branch, and project/site—based on business needs.

• Deliver targeted EHS training to employees at all levels based on identified needs and regulatory requirements.

• Finalize and report EHS performance metrics, including Leader EHS Practices and progress toward Regional and corporate EHS goals.

• Conduct required audits and collaborate with leadership to develop, complete, and track improvement plans.

• Present and promote Johnson Controls’ EHS programs and performance data to external customers when required.

• Partner with service and site leadership to drive COR certification initiatives and ensure sustained compliance with certification requirements

• Serve as a point of contact for all first‑aid cases and workers’ compensation inquiries, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, and follow‑up.
• Work closely with the Johnson Controls workers’ compensation team to manage the full WSIB claim life cycle, including early intervention, modified duties, return‑to‑work coordination, and claim progression.

What we look for

Required:

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; CRSP asset.

• 7-10 years of EHS experience supporting industrial, construction, service, or multi-site operations.

• COR Certified Auditor with 7+ years of experience leading COR implementation, certification, and continuous compliance programs across multi-site operations.

• Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA, Ministry of Labour requirements, WSIB processes, and applicable Manitoba safety legislation.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership influence skills.

• Strong understanding of workers’ compensation claims management, return-to-work, and modified duty programs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel 30-40% throughout Ontario and Manitoba.

• Hands-on, field-focused leadership style with a strong operational presence.

This role is remote eligible.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $95,000-120,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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