Director, EHS Programs & Performance

What is the Opportunity?

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 projets of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in infrastructure and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

We are currently 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 in a growing business to EHS’ strategic intent by focusing the teams’ activities and holding each individual accountable for results
• Works with Operations Leadership to ensure adequate EHS resources are in place as business continues to expand in the US
• Drives consistent implementation of Aecon EHS strategy, vision, programs, policies and initiatives across operational sector / project(s)
• Monitor and report on EHS performance to operational leadership, inform corrective strategies.
• 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
• Ability to contribute to and communicate a companywide long-term vision and a strategy to achieve short, medium and long-term goals.
• Ensures Aecon EHS Program is successfully implemented on all US-based projects. Work with senior management to continuously improve Aecon’s Health and Safety Programs.
• Assist and support with the development of site-specific safety training and orientation of workers, supervisors, staff, subcontractors and clients.
• Ensures 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, sub-contractors, and general public.
• Represent the Company at meetings with stakeholders and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety matters.
• Ability to develop and maintain a network of industry-wide contacts.
• Mentor project leadership in the requirements of conventional safety procedures.
• Walkdown jobsite performing audits and inspections and ensure key programs are implemented and controls are in place as per Aecon requirements and Site-specific EHS Management Plan. Review and audit applicable EHS documentation.
• Ability to lead and/or oversee major incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver presentations to management, workers, sub-contractors, and clients.
• Mentor and coach project management, craft and supervision in the field with regards to safety roles and responsibilities 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 required
• Demonstrated 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 recommendations for improvement.
• A Team Player that accepts and can manage change regularly
• Knowledge of Construction projects with a solid understanding of US EHS legal requirements including OSHA regulations and legislations required
• 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 stand-up 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 program
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent meeting and training facilitation
• Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment
• Experience working in a unionized or non-unionized environment
• Incident Investigation training/experience considered an asset
• Ability to travel extensively, as required