Manager, Safety

Aecon delivers complex, impactful infrastructure projects across North America and internationally, emphasizing safety, integrity, accountability, and inclusion. The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager will report to the Director, EHS, and provide health and safety advice and assistance to project line supervisors, auditing project EHS programs and developing corrective actions to continuously improve workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the development of site‑specific safety training and orientation for workers, supervisors, staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Review project plans and sites before work commences, identifying safety‑related risks.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, government inspectors, subcontractors, and the public.
• Work with senior management to continuously improve Health and Safety Programs.
• Represent the company at stakeholder meetings on workplace health and safety matters.
• Support project‑specific safety and environmental management plans, including inspections, audits, observation, coaching, Worker Trades Committee and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities.
• Mentor project staff on conventional safety procedures.
• Track and report safety‑related statistics.
• Support management of Return‑to‑Work and Modified Duties cases at the field level.
• Support Human Performance Program activities.
• Assist in developing EHS supporting documents.
• Walk down job sites to ensure controls are in place as per plan.
• Review and audit applicable EHS documentation.
• Report all accidents, incidents (including radiological), near misses, unsafe conditions, and behaviors to leadership.
• Assist line supervisors in investigations of accidents, incidents, and near‑misses, ensuring proper documentation.
• Post and maintain safety bulletins and posters; distribute safety materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Develop and deliver presentations to workers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Administer day‑to‑day Environmental Health and Safety operations.
• Perform formal and informal inspections and audits.
• Immediately stop work when unsafe acts or conditions exist and inform site management.
• Maintain safety‑related paperwork files per company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken for identified safety deficiencies.
• Participate in daily toolbox and weekly safety meetings.
• Mentor and coach field craft and supervision on safety roles, compliance, Critical Control Verifications (CCVs), and observations.
• Execute detailed requirements outlined in the Project Specific EHS and EHS Management Plan.
• Maintain pre‑qualification databases for clientele, including ISN World and Avetta.
• Support proposal development as required.
• Maintain and update EHS Program Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience coordinating and managing health and safety for construction projects.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Highly self‑motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify training gaps, generate effective solutions, and recommend improvements.
• Comfortable managing regular change.
• Knowledge of construction projects and a solid understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and relevant OSHA regulations.
• Relevant post‑secondary education or equivalent experience in health and safety.
• Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Acts and Regulations (asset).
• Understanding of OSHA 1904 recordkeeping, case management, workers’ compensation, and return‑to‑work programs.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with tact and diplomacy.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong meeting and training facilitation skills.
• Adaptable and flexible in an ever‑changing environment.
• Experience in unionized or non‑unionized environments.
• Incident investigation training and experience (asset).
• Experience presenting to large work groups.
• Ability to obtain clearance and a badge for U.S. Nuclear Power Plants and/or Department of Energy facilities.
• Pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• U.S. citizenship required for eligibility and security clearance.

Pay

The expected hourly wage range for this role is $75.00 – $95.00, with individual pay determined by location, education, experience, skills, certifications, specialized training, and role complexity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive services and benefits supporting mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Access to Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development programs.
• Work environments that emphasize mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
• Training initiatives and partnerships with veteran groups.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.