What is the Opportunity?Aecon Foundations is a leader in the Canadian Foundations industry. From shoring systems to foundation piling of all types; Aecon Foundations brings the Aecon advantage to all of our market sectors and acts as a strong partner from project initiation, design development, field testing and execution.
Reporting to the Director, EHS the
Manager, EHS will oversee a team of Advisors while working with the senior management team to ensure continuous improvement and standards for Aecon's EHSMS are met on site. This role will support our Aecon Foundations division and will sit out of
Toronto/Etobicoke, What You'll Do Here:- Partner with operational leadership to operationalize and implement corporate EHS strategies, goals, and objectives, supporting clear operational ownership of EHS performance.
- Provides oversight and assurance of the implementation, performance, and effectiveness of Aecon's EHS Management system and applicable operational EHS management plans, identifying opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.
- Build, lead, and develop a capable EHS team through recruitment, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing development, fostering a collaborative, learning-focused approach to EHS.
- Lead development &/or facilitate various safety training and orientation to workers, supervisors, owners, and clients.
- Partner with operational teams to review planned work, understand how work will be performed, identify significant risks and potential failure points, and strengthen controls before work begins.
- Work collaboratively with operational leadership, supervisors, and workers to understand EHS challenges and develop practical, effective solutions that support safe and successful work.
- Identify and communicate regulatory, management-system, and risk-related concerns, and partner with operational leadership to develop sustainable actions that address underlying conditions and strengthen the system.
- Engage regularly in field activities to understand how work is performed, identify emerging risks and operational challenges, verify the effectiveness of critical controls, and support compliance with applicable EHS requirements.
- Lead and support audits, field assurance activities, incident investigations, and Serious Incident Investigations with a focus on learning, understanding contributing conditions, strengthening controls, and reducing the potential for recurrence.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, APEX assessments, and other assurance activities, using findings and insights to support learning, continuous improvement, and effective risk management.
- Support subcontractor EHS prequalification, onboarding, and performance management, working with operational teams and subcontractor leadership to establish clear expectations and address emerging EHS risks and performance concerns.
- Participates and/or lead various project / operational safety meetings.
- Ensure EHS performance information is regularly compiled, analyzed, and reviewed with operational leadership to identify trends, emerging risks, opportunities for learning, and areas requiring action.
- Liaise with external parties such as government inspectors, sub-contractors, and public as required.
- Represent Aecon at meetings with stakeholders and other organizations on issues regarding environmental, health and safety issues.
- Provide visible EHS leadership that promotes learning, effective risk management, worker engagement, and continuous improvement while strengthening the organization's capacity to anticipate and manage risk.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Team:- Minimum 8 years' experience coordinating and/or managing health and safety for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety: bachelor's degree, community college or equivalent experience in the H&S field, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent.
- Experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups.
- Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Understanding of Workers Compensation and return-to-work programs
- Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment
- Valid driver's license with good driving record and the ability to drive to job sites and travel within Canada.
The expected pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.
