Manager, Ehs

**Come Build Your Career at Aecon**

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

- **Safety First.** Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- **Integrity.** We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- **Accountability.** We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- **Inclusion. **We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to **support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.**:

- Believe in helping you build your career through our **Aecon University and Leadership Programs.**:

- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our **Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs**, and our **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) **to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a **leader in sustainable construction**. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by **minimizing our impact** on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

**What is the opportunity?**
- Assist management with the sourcing and hiring process for the Safety department
- Provide site specific safety training and orientation to workers, owners and clients
- Develop and train supervisors and staff on the Health, Safety and Environmental Manual
- Review project plans and project sites before work commences, identifying safety-related risks
- Inspect active project sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to guarantee compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards
- Liaise with external parties such as government inspectors, sub-contractors, and general public
- Work with project management teams and field workers to implement and devise solutions to safety-related issues on project sites
- Work with senior management to create plans for emergency procedures
- Ensure subcontractors and employees comply with safety standards
- Represent Aecon at meetings with stakeholders and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety matters
- Other duties as assigned

**What you bring to the team;**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience coordinating and managing health and safety for industrial, mining and infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of Construction projects with a solid understanding of the Occupation Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”)
- Bachelor’s degree, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) and, Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is required
- Background in Training and/or Education and or 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
- Experience in working on heavy industrial, mining and infrastructure projects.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent meeting and training facilitation
- Understanding of WCB, Claims Management and return to work program
- Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record and the ability to drive to job sites