Manager, EHS

Description

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager reports to the Director of EHS and provides health and safety guidance to project line supervisors. This role audits project EHS programs, develops corrective actions and drives continuous improvement of workplace safety.

• Develop and deliver site‑specific safety training and orientations for workers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients.
• Review project plans and sites to identify safety risks before work begins.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, inspectors, subcontractors and the public on safety matters.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve health and safety programs.
• Represent Aecon at stakeholder meetings regarding workplace health and safety.
• Support project safety and environmental management plans through inspections, audits, observations, coaching and committee participation.
• Mentor staff on conventional safety procedures and coach craft and supervision in the field.
• Track, report and analyze safety statistics; post safety bulletins and maintain safety documentation.
• Manage return‑to‑work and modified‑duty cases at the field level.
• Assist line supervisors with accident, incident and near‑miss investigations and ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct job‑site walk‑downs, verify controls and audit EHS documentation.
• Stop unsafe work activities immediately and inform site management.
• Maintain EHS files, pre‑qualification databases and support proposal development; update EHS procedures as needed.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum five years experience coordinating and managing health and safety on construction projects.
• Prior leadership role experience in a construction environment.
• Relevant post‑secondary education or equivalent experience in health and safety.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to identify training gaps, develop effective solutions and recommend improvements.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, OSHA regulations and related legislation; understanding of OSHA 1904 recordkeeping and workers‑compensation requirements.
• Experience in both unionized and non‑unionized settings; incident investigation training is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must obtain clearance and badge for U.S. nuclear power plants or Department of Energy facilities and pass pre‑employment drug/alcohol screening.

Benefits

Core values at Aecon include Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Inclusion. Employees receive support for mental, emotional and physical well‑being, access to Aecon University and leadership programs, and participate in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance