Summit Search Group has partnered with a top employer in the construction and general contracting space on the search for their next Manager, Health & Safety. Our client is a well-established Construction Manager, Design Builder and General Contractor serving institutional, commercial, multi-family residential and industrial clients. With more than a century of experience, the organization has built a strong reputation based on the strength of its people, continuous improvement and a commitment to doing work the right way.

We are looking for an experienced construction safety professional who is ready to lead people, influence operations and help build the next stage of the organization’s safety management system. Reporting to the Director of Field Operations, the Manager, Health & Safety works closely with field leaders, project teams and senior leadership. The role leads and develops the Safety Team and helps ensure safety is integrated into planning, decision-making and execution across the company.

Build, maintain and continuously improve the organization’s health and safety management system, including the COR program, annual safety cycle, policies, procedures and supporting resources. Lead, coach and develop the Safety Team by setting clear priorities, creating consistent expectations and building accountability for field support and results. Work with Superintendents, Project Managers and company leaders to integrate safety into estimating, project start-up, planning, execution and closeout.

Maintain a regular field presence to understand how work is performed, build relationships and determine whether programs and controls are effective in practice. Identify recurring and systemic risks,



recommend practical improvements and work with the Director of Field Operations to ensure changes fit the organization’s operations and are successfully implemented. Ensure corrective actions are completed and verified for effectiveness.

Ensure effective training and competency systems are in place for employees, field leaders and the Safety Team. Support project teams with project-specific safety plans, hazard assessments, safe work procedures, emergency planning and other risk-control requirements. Establish clear expectations for subcontractor safety planning and performance, and support project teams in addressing gaps.

Progressive health and safety experience in construction or another complex, field-based operating environment. Candidates with strong leadership potential demonstrated through mentoring, project leadership and organizational influence will also be considered. Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong judgment and the ability to balance regulatory requirements, risk and practical execution. Clear written and verbal communication, solid listening skills and the ability to build credibility with workers, field leaders and executives. Comfort using data and technology to identify trends, set priorities and measure performance.

Safety systems are practical, understood and consistently used in the field.

The Safety

Team is aligned, capable and responsive. Field and project leaders take ownership of safety as part of how work is planned and managed. You understand that strong safety performance comes from good planning, capable leaders, worker involvement and systems that make safe work easier to execute. You can see the larger system without losing sight of what must happen on site today. #

📌 Safety & Environmental (EHS) Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Summit Search Group
📍 Winnipeg