Health & Safety Manager

Job description

PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a General Partnership of Alberici, Amico, Kenaidan, and Obayashi, supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners. Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program of Pearson LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), Toronto Pearson's infrastructure development plan. This multi-year program is designed to address immediate passenger growth demands while preparing Canada’s largest airport for the future of air travel—including critical upgrades to airfield and infrastructure, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, modernization of Terminals 1 and 3, and the creation of a world-class passenger experience. JOB SUMMARY 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. 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 WORK CONDITIONS The position will be based at our office in Mississauga, Ontario, with visits to the Airport site as required. Your work schedule will be Monday to Friday during regular office or site hours. At times, operational needs may require work outside these hours, with reasonable notice provided. All schedule or on-call adjustments will comply with applicable employment standards legislation. It is mandatory for all employees to complete a Criminal Background check and successfully attain a Restricted Access Identity Card (RAIC) upon joining the company DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES Experience working on airport projects, active operational environments, or largescale aviation infrastructure projects is strongly preferred Minimum 5 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 Professional safety certification (e.g., CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent) is strongly preferred 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 Experience working within large-scale infrastructure, transportation, industrial, or joint venture environments is considered an asset PACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.