The salary range for this position is $77,900 to $103,900. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy. 

We are excited to offer a meaningful leadership opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager, Safety – Ontario who is passionate about leading people, building capability, and shaping the future of safety across a complex, multi-site organization.

In this role, you will provide direct leadership to a team of Safety Specialists across Ontario, with full accountability for performance, capability development, and results. You will play a key role in translating safety strategies into practical execution, supporting operations while strengthening consistency, maturity, and outcomes across the province.

This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys thinking differently, someone who is curious, forward-looking, and interested in exploring modern approaches, technology, data, and AI-enabled insights to solve safety challenges in new and better ways.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Senior Manager of Safety – Ontario, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• People Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Safety Specialists across Ontario.

  • Create clarity through goal setting, regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback.

  • Build team capability through mentoring, structured development plans, and succession planning.

  • Establish high standards of accountability, consistency, and professional practice.

  • Foster an engaged, collaborative team culture that delivers results through people

• Safety Program & Technical Leadership

  • Provide leadership and oversight across Occupational (People) Safety and Food Safety within a large, multi-site operating environment.

  • Ensure effective implementation and oversight of occupational safety and food safety programs in alignment with Corporate and regulatory requirements.

  • Act as a senior escalation point for complex issues, serious incidents, audits, and regulatory interactions.

• Innovation, Technology & Modern Ways of Working

  • Bring a modern, curious mindset to how safety and risk management are approached.

  • Leverage data, analytics, AI, and technology platforms to improve insight, prioritization, and decision-making.

  • Introduce practical innovations that challenge traditional approaches and improve outcomes for teams and the business.

• Operational & Stakeholder Partnership

  • Partner closely with Operations leaders, Support teams, Claims, and Clients to proactively manage risk.

  • Translate regulatory and technical requirements into clear, practical guidance that supports field execution.

  • Represent the organization confidently and professionally with regulators, auditors, and external partners.

• Governance, Data & Continuous Improvement

  • Use trends, leading indicators, and root-cause analysis to identify risk and drive action.

  • Strengthen standardization, consistency, and continuous improvement across safety programs and practices.

  • Support enterprise initiatives related to safety systems, reporting, audits, and digital enablement.

Think you have what it takes to be our Senior Manager of Safety – Ontario? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• 5–7+ years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety and/or Food Safety.
• 2–3+ years of experience managing direct reports, including coaching, performance management, and development.
• Experience leading safety professionals in a multi-site, operational, and/or unionized environment.
• Strong, practical understanding of occupational health & safety legislation and/or food safety regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to balance technical expertise with people leadership, business partnership, and execution.
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as CRSP, CHSC, CPH, and/or recognized food safety credentials (HACCP, GFSI, SQF, etc.) are strongly preferred.
• A confident, approachable people leader who sets direction and enables others to succeed.
• Curious and adaptable, with interest in technology, AI, and modern problem-solving approaches.
• Sound judgment when navigating complex or high-risk safety matters.
• Clear communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Organized and resilient, able to lead effectively across a broad and dynamic portfolio.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with periodic field visits.
• Frequent interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
• Some travel required within Ontario.