Regional Director of Safety

Headquarters (Toronto), ON, Canada
Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contributes to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
With Canadian Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Schindler Elevator Corporation specializes in latest-technology engineering as well as mechanical and micro-technology products designed and rigorously tested for comfort, efficiency and reliability. Schindler products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout Canada, including Scotia Plaza, Bay & Adelaide, Edmonton Arena, Calgary Airport, and Vancouver Canada Line.
District Manager

The District Manager is responsible for all aspects of the management and leadership of offices in an assigned area (district). In alignment with the company’s overall goals, the incumbent will manage the district to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction, improved employee engagement, growth of the business and improved profitability. They will guide the sales effort within the district, for new installation, modernization, and existing installation sales, as well as manage field operations activities, to ensure equipment is installed and services are delivered with maximum efficiency. Additionally, they will ensure all administrative requirements are properly executed.

Provide leadership and direction to district employees to optimize engagement
Manage direct reports through providing coaching, mentorship, guidance and constructive feedback to promote employee development
Follow Schindler’s performance management process including conducting employee evaluations, setting objectives, and assessing results
Oversee local labour relations to maximize productivity and performance
Operations and Financial Management
Working with the Vice President – Field Operations and Vice President - Finance, and within the guidelines of the Company, administer and execute an annual budget and business plan
Lead district activities to ensure business plan goals are met or exceeded
Manage all field activities for the most cost effective results while meeting compliance and quality requirements
Lead health and safety at a district level through driving a culture of safety in the field and ensuring health and safety policies, procedures and programs are actively adhered to and applied to the business
Ensure safety training and communications are delivered in accordance with company requirements
Support the investigation and review of major occupational incidents, worker’s compensation claims and product liability claims to identify root cause(s) and implement corrective preventative actions
Sales Management and Customer Orientation
Identify and pursue major potential customers to drive and support strategic growth objectives
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with key customers
Represent Schindler in the business community
Quality and Process Management
Provide leadership for quality initiatives to ensure compliance with business obligations and customer requirements
Post secondary education in business or engineering related field

• 5-8 years in elevator industry or related experience, or a similar industry which includes the sales and servicing of capital equipment, with at least 3-5 of those years in a management position
• Proficient in MS Office
• Coaching and Mentoring: ability to motivate and guide team members
• Leadership: Possess solid leadership skills
• People Management: Ability to select, train, supervise and evaluate staff