Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – International Operations

Top Aces; Hoogerheide; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Global collaboration

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Top Aces is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to oversee global EHS policy, standards, and site compliance across international aviation operations. The role partners with Regional EHS Coordinators and reports to the VP Safety, Quality, Risk.

You will develop, implement, and monitor EHS programs, conduct risk assessments, audits, and CPA closures, and drive a strong safety culture across regions while ensuring regulatory alignment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS experience in aviation, industrial, or operational environments.
• Experience developing and deploying global policies across regions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive-level reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern a standardized global EHS framework across regions.
• Provide guidance to Regional EHS Coordinators, ensuring local implementation.
• Identify, assess, and manage EHS risks across operations and maintenance activities.
• Oversee EHS incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and CPA processes.
• Deliver consolidated EHS performance reporting to executives and governance committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OH&S / Environmental Science / Engineering

NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate or IOSH membership

Tools

EHS management systems

ISO 45001/14001 familiarity

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – International Operations

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters".

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

Role Purpose

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for global oversight, standardization, and alignment of the organization’s EHS framework across international aviation operations. The role establishes and maintains global EHS policy, procedures, and minimum performance standards, and monitors organizational conformance to applicable requirements through governance, performance reporting, and escalation. Regional EHS Coordinators/Leads are accountable for local implementation and execution within their respective jurisdictions and sites.
This role reports to the VP Safety, Quality, Risk and supports the integrated Safety, Quality, Risk operating model by: (1) coordinating EHS policy, standards, and enterprise-wide alignment within the Safety function, and (2) supporting independent assurance activities led by the Director of Assurance (e.g., audits, verification, and effectiveness validation), including timely completion of corrective and preventive actions (CPA).

Key Responsibilities

EHS Governance & Oversight

• Develop, maintain, and govern a standardized EHS management framework across regions, aligned with aviation operational risks, regulatory requirements, and corporate safety objectives established through the Safety function.
• Provide functional oversight, guidance, and standardization support to Regional EHS Coordinators/Leads, including defining minimum requirements, enabling tools/templates, and monitoring alignment to global policies and procedures (regional teams remain accountable for local implementation).
• Monitor regional EHS conformance, performance, and risk trends through defined reporting, reviews, and governance; escape systemic issues, material nonconformities, and significant events through the defined pathway to the VP Safety, Quality, Risk (and to ERM/governance forums as directed).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve global EHS policies, standards, and procedures, balancing standardization with local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure harmonization of EHS practices across regions related to maintenance activities, ground operations, facilities, hazardous materials, ergonomics, and contractor safety.
• Define minimum EHS performance standards, internal control expectations, and evidence requirements applicable to all operating locations (to support consistent implementation and readiness for independent assurance).

Operational Safety & Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage health, safety, and environmental risks associated with aviation maintenance, engineering, ground handling, and operational support activities.
• Support integration and alignment of EHS hazards and risk controls with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS), as applicable.
• Establish expectations and provide oversight for EHS incident reporting, investigation coordination, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action (CPA) processes for EHS events; monitor action status to closure and escape overdue or ineffective actions through Safety governance.

Compliance, Assurance & Reporting

• Establish and maintain a compliance obligations register and minimum EHS compliance requirements; monitor regional compliance status against applicable international, national, and local EHS regulations, standards, and industry best practices, and elevate gaps for action.
• Support EHS audits and inspections (internal, customer, and regulatory) by coordinating site readiness, providing evidence, and ensuring timely completion of agreed CPA. (Independent assurance/audit ownership resides with the Director of Assurance.)
• Provide consolidated EHS performance reporting, trend analysis, and risk insights to executive leadership and governance committees.

Leadership & Culture

• Promote a strong safety, health, environmental, and just culture across international operations.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical expertise to regional teams and operational leaders.
• Support EHS awareness, training, and competency development initiatives across the organization.

Interfaces & Governance

Works under the direction of the VP Safety, Quality, Risk and collaborates with operational leaders, PRM/maintenance leadership, and Regional EHS Coordinators/Leads to set expectations, standardize practices, and monitor conformance to global EHS policies and procedures. Supports the Director of Assurance by providing evidence, facilitating audits/inspections, and coordinating completion of CPA arising from findings. Escalates material EHS risks, systemic issues, and significant nonconformities via the Safety governance pathway and, where directed, to ERM and executive governance forums.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (EQF Level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; professional certification preferred (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate, IOSH membership TechIOSH/CertIOSH/ CMIOSH or equivalent such as CRSP/CSP). Familiarity with management system concepts (including interfaces to ISO 9001) and EHS standards (e.g., ISO 45001/14001) is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS experience in aviation, industrial, or operational environments, including international or multi‑site responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying global policies and standardized procedures across regions.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulatory frameworks, risk management, incident investigation, and audit processes.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in matrixed, multicultural environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and executive‑level reporting skills.

Security Requirements

Must be eligible for local security clearance in accordance with program requirements.

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.