Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Richmond Hill (GA); Remote; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced EHS leader to direct strategic EHS initiatives across the region. You will partner with regional leadership to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.

The role requires 7–10 years in EHS, COR auditing experience, and the ability to travel 30–40% across Ontario and Manitoba. This remote-eligible position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; CRSP asset.
• 7-10 years of EHS experience in industrial, construction, service, or multi-site operations.
• COR Certified Auditor with 7+ years of experience implementing, certifying, and maintaining compliance 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 strong operational presence.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Direct the effective implementation of EHS strategy at Area level, partnering with business unit EHS teams.
• Educate Area and Branch leadership on behaviors and practices for a high-performing EHS culture.
• Identify incident trends with EHS teams and initiate regional corrective actions.
• Coordinate with leadership to address roadblocks and provide informed recommendations.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and oversee the Region’s Incident Review process.
• Implement EHS programs and processes across Regional, Area, Branch, and project/site levels.
• Deliver targeted EHS training based on needs and regulatory requirements.
• Report EHS performance metrics and progress toward regional and corporate goals.
• Conduct required audits and develop improvement plans with leadership.
• Present EHS programs and data to external customers when required.
• Support COR certification initiatives with site leadership.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Incident investigations

OH&S knowledge

Travel readiness

COR auditing

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in OH&S (CRSP asset)

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 Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Retirement Savings Plan, Extended Health Care, Dental,and Vision
• Paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid sick time
• 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.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada and have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances, as required.

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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