Director, EHS Programs & Performance

About Aecon

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a North American 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 and are at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy.

Core Values

• 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.

What You Can Expect at Aecon

• Support you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Inclusive work environment initiatives such as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility training, Aecon Women in Trades, Aecon Diversity in Trades, and Employee Resource Groups.
• Commitment to sustainable construction and responsible operations.

Opportunity

We are seeking a Director, EHS Programs and Performance within our Utilities sector in the U.S. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Director, you will lead our EHS team across the U.S. for Utilities, working closely with operational and project leadership.

What You’ll Do Here

• Lead and align a team of Operational EHS direct reports to EHS’s strategic intent, focusing activities and holding each individual accountable for results.
• Work with Operations Leadership to ensure adequate EHS resources are in place as the business expands in the U.S.
• Drive consistent implementation of Aecon EHS strategy, vision, programs, policies and initiatives across the operational sector and projects.
• Monitor and report on EHS performance to operational leadership and inform corrective strategies.
• Maintain awareness of EHS‑related concerns or developments and provide pragmatic, timely solutions that impact business objectives.
• Contribute to and communicate a company‑wide long‑term vision and a strategy to achieve short, medium and long‑term goals.
• Ensure the Aecon EHS Program is successfully implemented on all U.S.‑based projects and work with senior management to continuously improve health and safety programs.
• Assist and support the development of site‑specific safety training and orientation for workers, supervisors, staff, subcontractors and clients.
• Ensure site‑specific EHS documentation and plans are in place before work commences, with risk and mitigation strategies defined.
• Liaise with external parties such as regulatory agencies, government inspectors, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Represent the Company at stakeholder meetings and other organizations on workplace health and safety matters.
• Develop and maintain a network of industry‑wide contacts.
• Mentor project leadership in conventional safety procedures.
• Conduct site walkdowns, audits and inspections to ensure key programs are implemented and controls are in place according to Aecon requirements and site‑specific EHS Management Plans.
• Lead major incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver presentations to management, workers, subcontractors and clients.
• Coach project management and field personnel on safety roles and compliance with safety standards.
• Support proposal development as required.
• Maintain and update EHS Program procedures as required.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 5 years’ experience coordinating and managing health and safety for construction operations.
• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to oversee and lead multiple personnel over large geographic areas.
• Highly self‑motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify training gaps, generate effective solutions, and provide improvement recommendations.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change.
• Knowledge of construction projects and U.S. EHS legal requirements including OSHA regulations.
• Relevant post‑secondary education or equivalent experience in the environment, health and safety field.
• Data fluency (dashboards, trend analysis) and facilitation skills across crews, supervision, and management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a rigorous EHS Program on new projects.
• Excellent knowledge of EHS Management Systems and their implementation.
• Understanding of OSHA 1904 recordkeeping, case management, workers’ compensation insurance requirements, and return‑to‑work programs.
• Strong communication skills – tact, diplomacy, verbal and written.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
• Meeting and training facilitation expertise.
• Experience working in a unionized or non‑unionized environment.
• Incident investigation training or experience (asset).
• Willingness to travel extensively as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the EEOC requirements. Appropriate accommodation will be provided under the EEOC upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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