EHS Manager

Aecon Group Inc.; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS Manager - Fabrication Facility to lead environmental, health and safety performance across our fabrication operations in Canada.

The role supports a multi-site network (Cambridge and Brantford) with travel between locations to embed the EHS system, manage risk, and strengthen nuclear safety culture. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of EHS experience in construction or fabrication, with a CRSP designation and proficiency in SiteDocs, Cority, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience in construction, heavy industrial, fabrication, or similar environments.
• CRSP designation required; CRST/CHSCO considered with progression plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS performance across fabrication operations through visible field leadership and proactive risk management.
• Implement and sustain EHS Management System and site-specific EHS plans, audits, and corrective actions.
• Drive Risk Management and EHS system implementations, including KPI reviews and action planning.
• Oversee occupational health and industrial hygiene risks (welding fume, confined spaces, noise, silica, PPE, etc.).
• Support environmental compliance, spill prevention, and waste management.
• Champion nuclear safety culture and human performance tools.
• Lead and develop a team of EHS Advisors.
• Represent Aecon with stakeholders on EHS matters.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Nuclear safety

Digital tools

Education

CRSP designation

OH&S degree

ISO knowledge

Tools

SiteDocs

Cority

PowerBI

MS 365

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career - you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon high-performance construction services to a broad array of industrial clients across the country and offers single-source solutions for multi-trade industrial construction and fabrication projects.

Our Nuclear Team is seeking an experienced EHS Manager - Fabrication Facility to lead environmental, health and safety performance within our fabrication operations. This role will support Aecon's integrated fabrication network and play a key leadership role in protecting our people, the environment, and the integrity of nuclear-safety-significant work. Supporting Aecon's fabrication facilities in Cambridge and Brantford, this role will require travel between both locations.

The EHS Manager will be responsible for embedding Aecon's Environmental, Health & Safety Management System into daily fabrication activities, driving critical risk management, supporting nuclear safety culture, and enabling operational leaders to own EHS performance through coaching, systems, data, and visible field leadership.

What You'll Do Here

• Lead EHS performance across fabrication operations through visible field leadership, coaching, and proactive risk management
• Implement and sustain Aecon's EHS Management System, site-specific EHS plans, audits, corrective actions, and regulatory readiness
• Drive Critical Risk Management and the APEX EHS Management system implementation, including critical control verifications, leading and lagging indicator reviews, and corrective action planning
• Manage occupational health and industrial hygiene risks such as welding fume, confined spaces, noise, silica, ergonomics, PPE, respirator programs, painting activities, and exposure monitoring
• Support environmental compliance, spill prevention and response, WHMIS/SDS management, waste segregation, inspections, and audits
• Champion nuclear safety culture, human performance tools, Foreign Material Exclusion awareness, and procedural adherence
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of EHS Advisors while promoting inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety
• Represent Aecon with internal stakeholders, clients, regulators, the JHSC, subcontractors, vendors, and visitors on EHS matters
• Combination of shop floor and office environments with regular field presence at both locations required
• May involve extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, and exposure to controlled shop-floor hazards such as welding fume, noise, moving loads, and mobile equipment.
• Travel of up to approximately 20% to other Aecon fabrication sites in Canada and the U.S. may be required

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience in construction, heavy industrial, fabrication, or similar environments, including at least 2 years leading a team
• Direct experience in a fabrication shop, nuclear generating station, or nuclear supply-chain environment is strongly preferred
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation required; CRST or CHSCO may be considered with a documented progression plan to CRSP
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Ontario OHSA and Regulation 851; awareness of ASME NQA-1 and CSA N286 is an asset
• NCSO, COR Internal Auditor, ASP/CSP, or internal auditor certification are considered assets
• Strong digital fluency with tools such as SiteDocs, Cority, PowerBI, Microsoft 365, and AI-enabled reporting or analysis tools
• OPG or Bruce Power security clearance is strongly preferred

Reason for vacancy: Replacement

Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.