EHS Director

Job Summary:

The EHS Director will lead the development and implementation of the strategic direction for environment, health & safety in a project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and champion the DNNP strategic direction for environment, health & safety, including developing policies, procedures, standards, and metrics.
• Report progress on goals and initiatives to DNNP leadership team.
• Track key EH&S metrics and proactively present recommendations and accident/incident information to DNNP management and operations as required.
• Liaise and build relationships with partners, industry experts, and vendors as appropriate.
• Actively participate in the development of EH&S plans to ensure AECON standards are maintained in consistent project environments.
• Ensure policies, procedures, manuals, and standards are communicated to all project employees and drive alignment of practice across all businesses.
• Lead alongside the on-boarding and training team all EH&S training initiatives as required.
• Handle executive-level escalation of critical incidents or issues to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Lead a team of EH&S professionals engaged in project execution.
• Ensure emergency/crisis procedures are established and followed.
• Ensure accidents or incidents are reported to appropriate stakeholders and legislative body/committee as required.
• Participate in DNNP's crisis management planning to ensure all projects and facilities are adequately prepared for disaster situations.
• Participate in various DNNP management, client, and EH&S committees.
• Identify specific environmental risks and provide mitigation recommendations when possible.
• Liaise with various governmental agencies and community stakeholders, consultants, contractors, Shareholders, etc.
• Responsible for DNNP Environment, Health & Safety budgeting and monitors budgets throughout the year.
• Experience and understanding of the Nuclear Industry, including requirements of both Owners and Contractors.
• Experience of working in a live nuclear environment.
• History and reputation of strong client relationships.
• Must be knowledgeable of INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operation) practices and principles and practice same.
• Experience with labour relations and managing critical union stakeholders.
• Recruit and hire EHS team members.
• Provide supervision and leadership to EHS team including day-to-day task assignment, overseeing work to ensure timely completion and meeting expectations for quality.
• Work with direct reports to develop individual career development plans.
• Experience working for a Nuclear Generating Station in an Operations capacity may be an asset.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated successful experience leading a progressive EH&S organization in a project-based environment.
• Experience in Nuclear environment preferred.
• Relevant bachelor's degree and CRSP designation.
• Understanding of implementation complexities within a large Joint Venture and contractor/union network.
• Excellent communication skills as well as experience with public speaking and government relations.
• Ability to work effectively with other departments to identify and create solutions that are conducive to continuing projects/operations efficiently while mitigating organizational risk.
• Able to travel between different office and field locations.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or working at heights if required.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of WSIB legislation, policies, practices, and nuances.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis, and Inuit.