EHS Communications

**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 Always.** 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**:
Reporting to the Director, EHS Communications, Awareness & Performance, the Specialist will play a key role in shaping internal messaging, developing compelling campaigns, and supporting a culture of safety across the organization. From drafting leader messages and newsletters to managing content on the EHS Portal, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our communications are clear, timely, and aligned with Aecon’s tone and values.

**What You’ll Do Here**:

- Write and distribute internal communications such as newsletters, EHS reports, safety announcements, leader messages, and site toolkits.
- Support the development and execution of safety awareness campaigns, including Safety Week and quarterly initiatives.
- Draft first versions of communications for review by the Director and/or functional leadership.
- Collaborate with field leaders and internal stakeholders to create compelling storytelling, success stories, and campaign materials.
- Work alongside the Digital Content Developer to translate messages into multimedia formats.
- Manage content updates for the EHS Portal, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with company tone.
- Track engagement metrics (e.g., portal traffic) and provide analysis and recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain an editorial calendar and ensure communications are timely, relevant, and audience-specific.
- Support department logistics such as material coordination, proofreading, and cross-departmental communications alignment.
- Support ad-hoc requests from business units and safety leadership with templates, messaging, and tactical guidance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of safety communications processes, language standards, and campaign outcomes.
- Ensure EHS communications and awareness content and material are translated to meet the workforce needs (i.e. French/Spanish)

**What You Bring to the Team**:

- Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Three (3) to six (6) years of experience in internal communications, awareness campaigns, or EHS-related communication.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling skills with demonstrated ability to write for different audiences and tones.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without authority.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management and prioritization abilities.
- Experience with intranet platforms, communications tools, and survey or analytics dashboards.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint.
- Familiarity with basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is an asset.
- Working knowledge of safety terminology, hazards, or construction/industrial settings is considered an asset.
- French & Spanish Proficiency is a definite asset (but not a requirement).