Senior Director, EHS providing leadership on health, safety, and environmental programs at Aecon. Overseeing major infrastructure projects and ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and governance for EHS performance across Aecon’s Urban Transportation Solutions portfolio, including complex rail and transit infrastructure projects.
Establish and drive a best-in-class EHS management system aligned with Aecon, client, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Act as the senior EHS authority and primary point of contact for executive leadership, joint venture partners, owners, regulators, and external stakeholders.
Works with Operations Leadership to ensure adequate EHS resources are in place.
Drives consistent implementation of Aecon EHS strategy, vision, programs, policies and initiatives across sector.
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of EHS professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Oversee compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, environmental regulations, client standards, and Aecon corporate policies across all project phases.
Provide leadership in hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies across design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of safety programs, environmental management plans, emergency response plans, and incident prevention initiatives.
Oversee and participate in audits, inspections, investigations, and regulatory reviews, ensuring timely corrective actions and continuous compliance.
Review, approve, and oversee the development of HSE plans, procedures, metrics, and reporting frameworks for major projects and pursuits.
Liaise with external parties such as regulatory agencies, government inspectors, sub-contractors, and general public.
Represent the Company at meetings with Clients and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety matters.
Ability to develop and maintain a network of industry-wide contacts.
Monitor and report on EHS performance to operational leadership, inform corrective strategies.
Champion proactive safety culture initiatives, behavioural-based safety programs, and workforce engagement across unionized and non-union environments.
Ensure EHS requirements are fully integrated into project delivery schedules, commercial strategies, and quality management systems.
Support major bids and pursuits by providing EHS strategy, resourcing plans, and risk assessments.
Drive an inclusive and respectful culture that promotes equity, values diverse perspectives, and supports career development across the organization.
Ability to travel throughout Canada and internationally.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, preferably within large-scale transportation, rail, civil infrastructure, or major capital projects.
Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs on complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects with stringent regulatory oversight.
Strong working knowledge of Canadian occupational health and safety legislation, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
Proven ability to lead incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and regulatory interactions at a senior level.
Experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing EHS teams across multiple projects and geographies.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, clients, regulators, and frontline teams.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate EHS objectives into practical, project-level execution.
Professional EHS certifications (e.g., CRSP, CHSC, CSP, or equivalent) considered a strong asset.
A visible champion of safety, inclusion, and ethical leadership.
Spanish-speaking language ability is considered an asset.
Benefits
Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Are a leader in sustainable construction with a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
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