EHS Manager

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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.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
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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!

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• 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!

About Us

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization.

The EHS Manager will work closely with the Construction, Project Management, and Engineering teams in the safe planning and execution of work for the Pickering Retube, Feeder & Boiler Replacement (RFBR) Project. Reproting to the EHS Director, the EHS Manager is responsible for taking a leadership role in promoting a strong culture of environmental protection, health, safety and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do Here

• Work directly with construction and project management to support accountability in relation to EHS
• Provide oversight and monitoring of the development, implementation, performance and effectiveness of the Project Safety Management Program, and all other EHS related plans on the project
• Notify Project Managers and Supervisors of any compliance issues associated with the work and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions
• Work with project management to understand EHS support requirements and accountable to schedule EHS staff to meet project needs
• Have a field facing approach to safety management
• Spend time in the field mentoring staff, modelling behaviour and re-enforcing standards
• Ensure effective completion of project safety meetings and support or conduct audits and incident investigations for the Project
• Ensure that EHS metrics (leading and lagging indicators) are regularly compiled, trended and reviewed with the EHS Director, operational project teams and the OPG Safety Department.
• Take a leadership role and support the activities and behaviours set out in the Project Human Performance Program
• Take a leadership role in promoting injury prevention within a culture of health, safety and continuous improvement.
• Support the project in notifications and event management
• Actively and pro-actively engage in the development of EHS staff
• Ensure direct reports are supported in the field and are meeting their required deliverables and timelines
• Apply logical decision-making, proven techniques and processes, while coaching and encouraging coworkers & team members.
• Provide necessary support, advice, guidance and interpretation in a function capacity to staff regarding safety, health and environmental laws, codes, regulations and standards and ensure compliance.
• Ability to consult with and provide advice to line organizations that are engaged in planning, design, development and installation or implementation of systems or programs involving hazard controls
• Provide assistance and guidance in reviewing policies and procedures related to work being performed and to provide sound recommendations where and when required

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry including two years leading an effective team
• Relevant Post Secondary education or equivalent experience in the H&S field
• A designation such as CRSP, CRST, CHSO or Gold Seal is an asset but not a requirement
• A leader in Environmental Health and Safety
• A Team Player that is adaptable and flexible to a fast paced and ever-changing environment
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity
• Background in Training, Education and/or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups is considered an asset
• Experience in a Nuclear Generating Station or Nuclear environment is considered an asset
• OPG/Bruce Power or other Nuclear Security Clearance would be considered an asset

This position requires the successful candidate to be in the field observing work, requiring the ability to walk in excess of 3 km per day, climb minimum 3 flights of stairs and occasionally climb ladders. This position also requires the successful candidate to work within a nuclear environment.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.