Director, EHS Programs & Performance

Description

• Works with Sector EHS and Operations Leadership to ensure adequate EHS resources are in place
• Actively participate in operational Senior Management team meetings and engage senior leaders on EHS related issues and opportunities with a focus on action
• Lead and align a team of Operational EHS direct reports to EHS’ strategic intent by focusing the teams’ activities and holding each individual accountable for results
• Supervise/conduct accident investigations, analyze trends and ensure corrective actions are addressed
• Assist in Labour Relations matters as required
• Drives consistent implementation of Aecon EHS strategy, vision, programs, policies and initiatives across operational sector / project(s)
• Ensure resourcing for EHS proposals and assists in marketing strategies and presentations
• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Build strong relationships with EHS counterparts on to ensure ongoing collaboration, communication and support
• Works closely with relevant senior operational leadership to and coach, guide and mentor on EHS requirements and leadership behaviors expected by Aecon
• Moniitor and report on EHS performance to operational leadership, inform corrective strategies.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of Aecon EHS operations within assigned sector
• Collaborates with EHS Claims team on workers’ compensation and claims management processes
• Assist sector with marketing strategies, prequalification’s, bids and proposals.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety associations and programs
• Fosters and maintains strong relationships with Client EHS Leadership
• Inspects and Audits project facilities and recommends corrective and or preventative measures
• Maintain a pulse on EHS related concerns or developments and provide pragmatic and timely solutions to address issues that impact the attainment of business objectives
• Ensures compliance to jurisdictional EHS regulations and other pertinent legislation

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of team functioning and morale principles. Able to strategically build a team with complementary skills and monitor and drive team morale at the group, business unit or companywide level
• Ability to contribute to and communicate a companywide long-term vision and a strategy to achieve short, medium and long-term goals.
• Ability to travel extensively, as required.
• Ability to monitor and report costs under the direction of supervisor / manager
• Knowledge of change management principles. Ability to drive, lead and support change at the company level.
• University degree, Community College or equivalent experience in the Environment, Health and Safety field
• Highly skilled communicator with an intuitive understanding of others motivations.
• Ability to develop and maintain a network of industry-wide contacts.
• Ability to devise and monitor group level strategic business plans and resource infrastructure.
• Ability to oversee and lead major incident investigations. Ability to research and prepare high level reports on HSE and improvement strategies at the group level
• Data fluency (dashboards, trend analysis) and facilitation skills across crews, supervision, and management.
• Detailed understanding of workplace motivation and morale principles. Ability to monitor motivational levels and strategically plan and/or support companywide morale improvement / motivational initiatives
• At least 10 years’ experience in a senior EHS role in the construction or related industry (ideally high hazard)
• Ability to deliver formal presentations to management, Clients and industry players
• Ability to influence the strategic direction of the business at a business unit or group level. Ability to inspire others to commit to the AECON strategy and vision.
• In-depth knowledge and ability to strategically apply risk management strategies across a business group or region
• Ability to produce high level creative ideas, products and solutions
• Familiar with the players in all related industries. Understands competitive environment and industry trends in the medium to long term.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance