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 large‑scale aviation infrastructure projects is strongly preferred

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

Professional safety certification (e.g., CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent) is strongly preferred

Robust 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.

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📌 Health & Safety Manager (Ontario)
🏢 PACT
📍 Ontario