Senior Manager - Safety & Security - Airport Project

AECOM; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Travel insurance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager - Safety & Security for an airport project based in Mississauga, ON. This on-site, full-time role leads health, safety and security activities across the program and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure robust governance and reporting.

The position requires a university degree and extensive on-site safety leadership experience, with strong capabilities in incident investigation and program governance. On-site work five days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree required with minimum 8 years of direct on-site safety management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the owner’s health, safety, and security obligations.
• Manage the Health, Safety and Security team to provide effective support and subject matter expertise across the program.
• Develop and implement governance and processes for health, safety, and security management.
• Coordinate with the corporate safety and security department to ensure coordination, escalation, and reporting.
• Approve contractors’ Health Safety and Security Management Plans and implement the program’s assurance regime.
• Work with Program Leads to integrate Health Safety and Security across the program.
• Provide management and executive level reporting and advice on trends and corrective actions.
• Offer guidance on health safety and security policy and regulations affecting delivery.
• Coach, mentor and support staff career development.

Job description

Senior Manager - Safety & Security - Airport Project

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line: PPM
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: CA - Mississauga, ON - 5090 Explorer
• Compensation: CAD 120,000 - CAD 170,000 - yearly

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is currently seeking aSenior Manager - Safety & Security to join our team. This position is based out ofMississaugaand will require someone to work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week.

We are seekingprofessionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.

Major Responsibilities:

• Deliver the owner’s health, safety, and security obligations.
• Manage the Health, Safety and Security team to provide effective support and subject matter expertise across the program.
• Develop and implement the governance and processes required for effective health, safety, and security management.
• Liaise with the corporate safety and security department to ensure coordination, escalation, and effective reporting.
• Confirm the contractors’ Health Safety and Security Management Plans and implement the assurance regime for the program.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Leads and the other PMO Services functional leads to ensure that Health Safety and Security is integrated across the program.
• Work with the Program Leads to coordinate health safety and security reviews and assurance activities and provide the necessary support to program delivery.
• Provide Management and Executive level reporting and provide advice and subject matter expertise with respect to trends and corrective actions.
• Provide advice and guidance with respect to health safety and security policy and regulations that impact program delivery.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development ofstaff.

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• No less than a University Degree with minimum8 years of direct on-site safety management experience and health and safety practices.

Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

• 15 years of professional experience with 10 in an on-site safety and security leadership role.
• 5 years of professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs greater than CAD $500M.
• Able to demonstrate significant expertise in health and safety, security, incident investigation, and other applicable technical fields.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams to deliver health, safety, and security requirements on complex projects and programs.
• Strong technical capability in all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance preferably large program/projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic level reporting to enable effective decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting / workshops with large groups of stakeholders.
• Recognized degree and professional designation - Canadian Registered Safety professional (CRSP), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or equivalent is considered an asset.

This position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week.

This is a replacement position

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.