EHS Manager

Aecon • Cambridge, ON

7d • CA$120,000 - CA$140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aecon Nuclear is expanding its New Nuclear Development (NND) portfolio across Canada, the United States, and international markets. This role is crucial for shaping safety, environmental, and occupational health strategies from the early stages of project development for First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) and follow-on new-build projects. The EHS Manager – New Nuclear Development will be integrated into the NND team during the development, bid, and pre-execution phases, working closely with clients, engineering, quality, and project leadership. The primary responsibility is to build a scalable, compliant, and execution-ready EHS framework, including reusable playbooks, templates, and tools, adaptable to various regulatory landscapes. This role requires deep knowledge of nuclear safety culture, multi-jurisdictional regulations, and the ability to establish an EHS program from scratch on greenfield projects. EHS decisions made in the early phases significantly impact execution safety, regulatory standing, schedule, and cost, making this role foundational to new-build projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 5 years in nuclear or heavy industrial construction.
• Direct experience in project development, bid support, and/or pre-execution EHS planning.
• Demonstrated experience standing up EHS programs on greenfield or new-build projects.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in JV, alliance, or IPD delivery environments.
• Deep knowledge of nuclear safety culture, standards (CSA N286, NQA-1, CNSC REGDOCs), and regulatory frameworks (CNSC, OSHA, provincial/state regulators).
• Ability to research, interpret, and operationalize local health and safety regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including emerging nuclear markets.
• Strong understanding of Human Performance (HOP) principles and error-reduction tools.
• Knowledge of Aecon’s EHS programs (CRM / Fatal 8, APEX, Redbook EHSMS) or ability to rapidly integrate corporate programs into project-level strategies.
• Proficiency in EHS management systems, digital tools (PowerBI, SiteDocs, Cority), and data-driven safety analytics.
• Knowledge of environmental management in construction (spill prevention, emissions control, species-at-risk, waste management) and occupational health (industrial hygiene, exposure monitoring).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with evolving scope.
• Strong program development skills – able to create frameworks, templates, and playbooks from the ground up.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate security clearances for nuclear facility access.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation preferred: CRSP, CSP, NCSO, or CHSC (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or IOSH membership considered an asset for international scope.
• Additional certifications in nuclear safety, radiation protection, or environmental management are assets.
• Experience with First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) nuclear or major capital project delivery is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project-specific EHS strategies for new nuclear projects during the definition, bid, and pre-execution phases.
• Build and maintain a New Build EHS Program Standup Playbook – a modular, repeatable toolkit of templates, procedures, plans, checklists, and training matrices.
• Conduct jurisdictional regulatory research to identify and map applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation in each target market.
• Embed Human Performance (HOP) principles and error-reduction tools into project safety strategy, work planning, and supervisory expectations.
• Integrate Aecon’s Critical Risk Management (CRM / Fatal 8) program, APEX framework, and Redbook EHSMS into new project safety strategies.
• Ensure environmental management and occupational health requirements are identified and planned for during the pre-execution phase.
• Develop scalable, compliant, and execution-ready EHS frameworks that align with FOAK delivery models.
• Incorporate operating experience (OPEX) and lessons learned into all EHS program development.
• Serve as the EHS subject matter expert within the NND project development team, integrating with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Licensing, and Construction.
• Participate in design reviews and constructability assessments to embed safety-by-design and environmental-by-design principles.
• Collaborate with project partners, JV partners, alliance members, and client EHS teams.
• Develop and own subcontractor EHS management frameworks for new markets.
• Lead EHS input into bid submissions, proposals, and project execution plans.
• Engage with regulatory bodies during the licensing and permitting process.
• Ensure all EHS program elements comply with applicable nuclear and conventional safety standards.
• Research, interpret, and operationalize local regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Establish EHS governance structures for contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Champion nuclear safety culture traits across all development activities.
• Lead early-phase EHS risk identification and assessment for new nuclear projects.
• Develop risk registers and mitigation strategies tailored to new-build nuclear construction environments.
• Identify and address jurisdiction-specific EHS risks associated with entering new markets.
• Provide EHS input to project risk management processes.
• Assess environmental risks and occupational health risks during the pre-execution phase.
• Ensure EHS systems, programs, and procedures are fully developed, documented, and ready for deployment prior to construction mobilization.
• Ensure readiness of the EHS organization structure and resource plans prior to construction mobilization.
• Maintain and continuously improve the New Build EHS Standup Playbook.
• Develop EHS training, orientation, and competency frameworks for new-build projects.
• Leverage digital tools and data analytics to design, track, and continuously improve EHS performance.
• Establish KPI frameworks, reporting structures, and leading/lagging indicator dashboards.
• Prepare EHS components for project readiness reviews, gate assessments, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure environmental management plans and occupational health programs are execution-ready.
• Act as a trusted EHS advisor to NND leadership.
• Champion nuclear safety culture and Human Performance principles across the NND team.
• Interpret and communicate international regulatory requirements to project teams.
• Support the growth of the NND EHS function.
• Contribute to industry forums, working groups, and benchmarking activities related to new nuclear EHS best practices.

Benefits

• Services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Investment in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager