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

Top Aces•,

8d•Remote

About The Position

Top Aces is a world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training, with an unblemished safety record and over 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident. The company's vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions. The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for global oversight, standardization, and alignment of the organization’s EHS framework across international aviation operations. This 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 coordinating EHS policy, standards, and enterprise-wide alignment within the Safety function, and supporting independent assurance activities led by the Director of Assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (EQF Level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
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.
Position requires Controlled Goods Clearance and Level 2 Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Monitor regional EHS conformance, performance, and risk trends through defined reporting, reviews, and governance; escalate systemic issues, material nonconformities, and significant events.
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.
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 escalate overdue or ineffective actions.
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 escalate 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.
Provide consolidated EHS performance reporting, trend analysis, and risk insights to executive leadership and governance committees.
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.