Health & Safety Manager – ICI Construction

Location: Southwestern Ontario (project-based)
Industry: ICI (Institutional, Commercial, Industrial) Construction
Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus benefits

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support active and upcoming ICI construction projects, with a strong emphasis on COR program leadership and compliance. This role will work closely with senior operations, project teams, and site leadership to drive a proactive safety culture across multiple construction sites.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing safety programs within ICI environments, understands Ontario regulatory requirements in depth, and has successfully implemented and maintained COR certification within a contractor setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, administer, and continuously improve the company’s COR (Certificate of Recognition) program

• Ensure compliance with Ontario OHSA, MOL requirements, and industry best practices

• Conduct site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across active ICI projects

• Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety plans, policies, and procedures

• Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training to site personnel

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards; prepare reports and corrective action plans

• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors to embed safety into daily operations

• Maintain safety documentation, records, and reporting for internal and external audits

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and third-party auditors as required

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience within ICI construction

• Strong, demonstrable COR experience (implementation, maintenance, audits)

• In-depth knowledge of Ontario OHSA, construction regulations, and MOL processes

• Experience working on commercial, institutional, and/or industrial projects

• Professional safety designation preferred (CRSP, CHSC, NCSO, or equivalent)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence site teams and leadership

• Comfortable working across multiple sites and interacting with all levels of an organization

Why This Opportunity

• Established and respected ICI contractor with a strong project pipeline

• High-impact role with real ownership over safety systems and standards

• Long-term opportunity with growth and stability

• Competitive compensation aligned with current Ontario market conditions