Health And Safety Manager

Overview

Career Opportunity – Carrier Enterprise Canada

Position: Manager, Health & Safety

Reporting to: Vice President, Operations

Who We Are: Carrier Enterprise Canada (CEC) is a national distributor of residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration products, parts and supplies through licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors. CE operates primarily in the business-to-business environment where its products are sold through licensed HVAC dealers and HVAC contractors. These dealers are independent companies that sell, deliver and service Carrier, Bryant & Payne products to residences and businesses in their respective markets. CEC offers customers a wide range of HVAC/R product lines, competitive pricing, best-in-class customer service and valuable, time-saving services that positions CEC as an industry leader. With 36 locations in Canada and over 150+ locations, in 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, there is a location to service our customers HVAC/R needs.

The Manager, Health & Safety (H&S) provides strategic and operational leadership of Carrier Enterprise Canada’s Health and Safety program, ensuring that operational performance, safety, and sustainability are fully aligned. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, this role is a key contributor to CE Canada’s Operations Leadership team.

As a culture champion, the Manager will lead the development of a comprehensive Health, Safety, and Sustainability Program—shifting from compliance-based activities to a proactive, people-first culture rooted in accountability, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility. Over time, this role will also advance the company’s ESG objectives, ensuring future-ready, efficient, and sustainable operations

The Opportunity

Health, Safety & Culture Transformation

• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive Health & Safety Management System including policies, risk assessments, training, and incident management.
• Lead CE Canada’s Incident Management protocols and ensure appropriate visibility and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Build a strong safety culture by fostering proactive engagement, accountability, and ownership at every level of the organization.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Establish and lead governance structures for safety, including the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and site-level safety reviews.
• Develop and deliver safety communications, leadership training, and toolbox talks that engage employees and build awareness.
• Ensure compliance with all Canadian health and safety legislation (OHSA, WSIB, WHMIS, TDG, and Transport Canada).

Sustainability & ESG Integration

• Collaborate with CE Domestic and Watsco ESG teams to leverage global best practices and ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
• Contribute to ESG reporting and ensure compliance with relevant sustainability standards and frameworks.
• Promote employee engagement and education around sustainability initiatives.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure that CE Canada’s Health & Safety program are incorporated into the Quality Management Framework across hub distribution centres, ensuring SOP compliance, training, and reporting.
• Lead change management initiatives to continuously improve safety performance and reinforce learnings.
• Develop and refine H&S balanced scorecards and report on key performance indicators.

People & Performance Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop key H&S Champions within CE Canada, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and safety-conscious team culture.
• Establish clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Foster collaboration across departments and sites to drive consistency and shared ownership of results.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in safety incidents, near misses, and lost-time injuries.
• Improvement in safety culture metrics.
• Compliance and audit results with timely closure of corrective actions.
• Achievement of departmental budget and productivity targets.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Health & Safety or ESG roles within a multi-site organization.
• Expert knowledge of Canadian health and safety legislation (OHSA, WSIB, WHMIS, TDG).
• Proven success in developing or transforming safety and sustainability programs.
• Experience implementing ESG, sustainability, or quality management programs across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated expertise in safety process optimization and change management.
• Understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Education

• Formal education and certification in Health & Safety and ESG required
• University degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Finance preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• PMP, ITIL, or P.Log. designations considered an asset.
• Bilingual (English/French) an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• When you join Carrier Enterprise Canada, you will be part of a dynamic work environment that delivers first-class service to provide comfort to every home & business through our top of the line HVAC/R products.
• You’ll join a team built on trust and integrity – where we succeed and celebrate together.
• We value engagement, empowerment and accountability and our team members flourish because of it.
• We care about your future with us. We encourage and provide opportunities for learning and development by using the best-in-class tools for training.
• Every team member makes an impact in our business. We believe our team members are our greatest asset’s.

We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefits such as:

• Life & Disability Insurance
• Travel Assistance Coverage
• Company Pension Plan with a company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000 Annual

This pay range is not a gurantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to resposibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining (if any).

Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Carrier Incentive Plan or a role-specific comission/bonus.

If you are currently employed by a company that is a customer of Carrier Enterprise Canada, please be aware that your application may present a potential conflict of interest. We take our customer relationships seriously and handle these situations with discretion and care. If such a relationship exists, we may need to assess the situation further before proceeding with your candidacy. If you're unsure whether your current employer is one of our customers, feel free to reach out confidentially for clarification before applying.

Carrier Enterprise Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Recruiter of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.