Health & Safety Manager

PACT•Mississauga, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of PACT’s health and safety program across all Sub-Programs. This role ensures compliance with applicable legislation, GTAA requirements, and PACT governance while promoting a strong safety culture across the project. This role will support construction activities within active airport and operational environments where maintaining safety, operational continuity, and stakeholder coordination are critical. The successful candidate will provide leadership across multiple work fronts and contractors while ensuring safety performance aligns with program objectives and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive health and safety experience in construction, airport, or major infrastructure project environments
Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements
Experience leading health and safety programs within live, highly regulated operational environments
Proven ability to influence and lead safety performance across multiple contractors, stakeholders, and project teams
Experience conducting audits, investigations, corrective actions, and safety performance reporting
Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively within structured governance and escalation frameworks
Completion of a Criminal Background check
Successfully attain a Restricted Access Identity Card (RAIC)

Nice To Haves

Experience working on airport projects, active operational environments, or largescale aviation infrastructure projects is strongly preferred
Professional safety certification (e.g., CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent) is strongly preferred
Experience working within large-scale infrastructure, transportation, industrial, or joint venture environments is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and manage PACT’s health and safety program across all Sub-Programs and work sites
Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with legislation and project requirements
Ensure compliance with GTAA standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, supervisors, and contractors on health and safety matters
Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety reviews to identify hazards, risks, and non-compliance
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for Program Leadership and governance forums
Support risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safe work planning
Coordinate health and safety training, orientations, and competency requirements
Act as the primary interface with regulators, GTAA representatives, and external stakeholders on safety matters
Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices
Support a proactive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and leadership presence in the field