Manager of Corporate Health & Safety

by London Transit Commission

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Sep 25, 2026
London Transit Commission

Job Description

London Transit Commission (LTC) keeps the city of London moving, operating a unionized, multi-shift, multi-site transit system. We're hiring a Manager of Corporate Health & Safety to lead our health and safety program across all departments, with a particular focus on Fleet & Facilities and Operations.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you'll be LTC's primary internal expert on occupational health and safety, applying hands-on, practical experience across the organization's full range of operations to drive compliance and improve safety outcomes.

This posting is for an existing, newly created vacancy.

Salary

$92,610 to $115,762 annually, commensurate with skills and experience.

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

What LTC Offers

  • OMERS defined benefit pension plan, providing long-term financial security
  • A comprehensive, employer-paid health and dental benefits package
  • A collaborative, team-oriented culture that puts safety and employee well-being first
  • The opportunity to shape and elevate LTC's corporate safety program, with genuine ownership and influence over its direction

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead LTC's corporate health and safety program, setting strategic direction, conducting gap analyses, and driving continuous improvement of policies and practices across all departments
  • Act as the dedicated health and safety partner for Fleet & Facilities and Operations, and serve as LTC's primary liaison with the Ministry of Labour and other regulators
  • Ensure Managers, Directors, and Joint Health & Safety Committee members stay current on legislative and policy requirements
  • Lead the development of LTC's annual Health and Safety Work Plan in collaboration with the Joint Health and Safety Committee, setting priorities that reduce injury, improve health and safety outcomes, and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and lead corrective action plans that address not just individual events but systemic and recurring risk trends across the organization
  • Oversee health and safety compliance for on-site contractors, including LTC's Contractor Compliance program, ensuring third-party work meets regulatory and corporate safety standards
  • Report on corporate safety performance to senior management, and maintain LTC's health and safety documentation and communications strategy
  • Provide health and safety input to HR on WSIB claims, return to work, and accommodation planning as needed

What You Bring

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a dedicated health and safety role
  • A recognized professional health and safety designation (e.g., Canadian Registered Safety Professional [CRSP]) is preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered
  • Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations, with the ability to build and lead a health and safety program across multiple operational areas
  • Experience in a fleet, garage, or heavy equipment maintenance environment is a strong asset, along with the credibility to influence safety behaviour with both trades and operations staff
  • Experience in a unionized, multi-shift, multi-site environment, with strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and project management skills

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, quoting Manager of Corporate Health & Safety – Competition #26-64, to the London Transit Human Resources Department.

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 519-457-1252

Mail:

The London Transit Commission, Human Resources Department

Human Resources Specialist/Recruitment

450 Highbury Avenue N, London, ON N5W 5L2

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

London Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. London Transit is also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.