Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Company Overview
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.What we offer
Competitive salary and bonusPaid vacation/holidays/sick timeComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision careOn the job/cross training opportunitiesEncouraging and collaborative team environmentDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policyWhat you will do
In partnership with Regional leadership, you will direct the effective implementation of strategic EHS initiatives that build and sustain a culture of EHS excellence across the region. You will lead and support the Region’s EHS function, validate adherence to requirements and goals, and guide improvement planning efforts. You will also serve as a key partner to the Johnson Controls compensation team, supporting all reporting requirements, acting as the primary contact between the injured worker and the compensation team, and providing continued support throughout the full life cycle of the claim.How you will do it
Direct the implementation of Johnson Controls’ EHS strategy at your Area level, partnering with business unit EHS teams to refine approaches based on performance outcomes. Educate Area, and Branch leadership on behaviors and practices that reinforce a high‑performing EHS culture. Collaborate with EHS teams to identify incident trends and initiate corrective actions at the Regional level. Work with Regional leadership to address roadblocks and provide informed recommendations for corrective action. Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and oversee the Region’s Incident Review process. Implement EHS programs and processes across all operational levels—Regional, Area, Branch, and project/site—to operate based on business needs. Deliver targeted EHS training to employees at all levels based on identified needs and regulatory requirements. Finalize and report EHS performance metrics, including Leader EHS Practices and progress toward Regional and corporate EHS goals. Conduct required audits and collaborate with leadership to develop, complete, and track improvement plans. Present and promote Johnson Controls’ EHS programs and performance data to external customers when required. Partner with service and site leadership to drive COR certification initiatives and ensure sustained compliance with certification requirements Serve as a point of contact for all first‑aid cases and workers’ compensation inquiries, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, and follow‑up. Work closely with the Johnson Controls workers’ compensation team to manage the full WSIB claim life cycle, including early intervention, modified duties, return‑to‑work coordination, and claim progression.What we look for
Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field;
CRSP asset.7‑10 years of EHS experience supporting industrial, construction, service, or multi‑site operations.COR Certified Auditor with 7+ years of experience leading COR implementation, certification, and continuous compliance programs across multi‑site operations.Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention initiatives.Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA, Ministry of Labour requirements, WSIB processes, and applicable Manitoba safety legislation.Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership influence skills.Strong understanding of workers’ compensation claims management, return‑to‑work, and modified duty programs.Valid driver's license and ability to travel 30‑40% throughout Ontario and Manitoba.Hands‑on, field‑focused leadership style with a strong operational presence.This role is remote eligible.HIRING SALARY RANGE: $95,000-120,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at #LI‑Remote Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.Company Culture
Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings. Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions;
they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services;
we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
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