Project Lead, Environment

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon seeks an experienced sustainability professional to lead sustainability reporting, regulatory readiness, and climate initiatives across North America during a period of growth. The role bridges corporate objectives with project delivery and works with operations, procurement, finance, and legal to embed sustainability in business processes.

The position supports emissions data collection, supplier engagement, and development of internal policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, climate strategy, ESG reporting, environmental management, sustainable procurement, or related fields.
• Experience supporting corporate sustainability reporting and disclosure programs.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into business actions.
• Experience working with operational stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Aecon's sustainability disclosures, including sustainability-related reporting within the Annual Report, Sustainability Report, investor questionnaires, ESG ratings, and client submissions.
• Coordinate collection, validation, and analysis of sustainability performance data.
• Support greenhouse gas inventory development, assurance activities, and emissions performance tracking.
• Prepare sustainability performance updates, management briefings, and presentation materials for senior leadership.
• Monitor and assess emerging sustainability regulations, standards, and market expectations across Canada and the United States.
• Evaluate potential business impacts of evolving climate, environmental, supply chain, and disclosure requirements.
• Support development of internal policies, procedures, and implementation plans to address evolving regulatory requirements.
• Work with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Business Development, and Operations teams to strengthen organizational readiness for future sustainability requirements.
• Provide strategic recommendations on sustainability-related risks and opportunities affecting Aecon's business.
• Support development and implementation of sustainable procurement programs across Aecon's operations and projects.
• Collaborate with procurement and project teams to integrate sustainability considerations into sourcing and supplier engagement activities.
• Support collection and management of supplier sustainability information, including greenhouse gas emissions data and environmental product declarations (EPDs).
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain sustainability performance and support client sustainability requirements.
• Assist in evaluating emerging procurement-related requirements associated with public infrastructure projects and major clients.
• Develop and implement streamlined approaches for sustainability data collection at the project level.
• Work with project teams to establish sustainability requirements and data collection expectations during project startup and mobilization.
• Improve processes for gathering environmental, climate, and sustainability performance information throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support development of tools, templates, and guidance materials that enable more efficient project sustainability reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate and standardize sustainability data collection and management practices.
• Support implementation of Aecon's climate commitments and emissions reduction initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis on decarbonization opportunities relevant to construction and infrastructure operations.
• Support supplier engagement, operational improvement, and emissions reduction programs.
• Monitor industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market developments that may affect Aecon's sustainability strategy.

Skills

Sustainability experience

ESG reporting

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Geography, or related discipline

Job description

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure — 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.

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 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 — 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 is seeking an experienced sustainability professional to support the advancement of the company's sustainability strategy during a period of significant growth across North America. The successful candidate will lead sustainability reporting activities while driving regulatory readiness, sustainable procurement initiatives, climate‑related data collection processes, and operational sustainability programs.

This role acts as a bridge between corporate sustainability objectives and project delivery, working closely with operations, procurement, business development, environmental teams, finance, legal, and communications to integrate sustainability considerations into business processes and project execution.

What You'll Do Here

Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure

• Support development of Aecon's sustainability disclosures, including sustainability‑related reporting within the Annual Report, Sustainability Report, investor questionnaires, ESG ratings, and client submissions.
• Coordinate collection, validation, and analysis of sustainability performance data.
• Support greenhouse gas inventory development, assurance activities, and emissions performance tracking.
• Prepare sustainability performance updates, management briefings, and presentation materials for senior leadership.

Regulatory Monitoring & Policy Development

• Monitor and assess emerging sustainability regulations, standards, and market expectations across Canada and the United States.
• Evaluate potential business impacts of evolving climate, environmental, supply chain, and disclosure requirements.
• Support development of internal policies, procedures, and implementation plans to address evolving regulatory requirements.
• Work with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Business Development, and Operations teams to strengthen organizational readiness for future sustainability requirements.
• Provide strategic recommendations on sustainability‑related risks and opportunities affecting Aecon's business.

Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain Engagement

• Support development and implementation of sustainable procurement programs across Aecon's operations and projects.
• Collaborate with procurement and project teams to integrate sustainability considerations into sourcing and supplier engagement activities.
• Support collection and management of supplier sustainability information, including greenhouse gas emissions data and environmental product declarations (EPDs).
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain sustainability performance and support client sustainability requirements.
• Assist in evaluating emerging procurement‑related requirements associated with public infrastructure projects and major clients.

Project Sustainability Integration & Early Engagement

• Develop and implement streamlined approaches for sustainability data collection at the project level.
• Work with project teams to establish sustainability requirements and data collection expectations during project startup and mobilization.
• Improve processes for gathering environmental, climate, and sustainability performance information throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support development of tools, templates, and guidance materials that enable more efficient project sustainability reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate and standardize sustainability data collection and management practices.

Climate Strategy & Performance Improvement

• Support implementation of Aecon's climate commitments and emissions reduction initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis on decarbonization opportunities relevant to construction and infrastructure operations.
• Support supplier engagement, operational improvement, and emissions reduction programs.
• Monitor industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market developments that may affect Aecon's sustainability strategy.

What You Bring to The Team

Education

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Geography, or related discipline.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, climate strategy, ESG reporting, environmental management, sustainable procurement, or related fields.
• Experience supporting corporate sustainability reporting and disclosure programs.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into business actions.
• Experience working with operational stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

Knowledge & Skills

The ideal candidate demonstrates experience in:

• Sustainability and climate disclosure frameworks
• Greenhouse gas accounting and emissions management
• Sustainable procurement and supply chain sustainability
• Environmental and climate‑related regulations
• Sustainability data management and analytics
• Project management and stakeholder engagement

The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business actions
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to build relationships across functional teams and operational groups

Preferred Experience

• Construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, transportation, or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sustainability regulatory developments.
• Experience with climate‑related risk, procurement, or supply chain sustainability programs.

This position is offered as a 12-month maternity leave coverage contract

The expected pay range for this role is $85,000 - $93,500 per year

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.