Position Title:  Weld Training Supervisor (Unionized)

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity? 

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site. 

The Welding Training Supervisor will report to the DNNP Training Manager and will be responsible for leading and developing instructional material for technical training courses that support DNNP.

What You'll Do Here:

• Identifying technical training requirements for welding scopes of SMR-X to successfully educate and qualify project team members to perform their assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Oversee the administration of weld training lesson plans to new trainees.
• Developing comprehensive training lesson plans, training needs analysis for both internal and external audiences in accordance with the project welding requirements.
• Developing trainer guides, training manuals, job aids, practical evaluations, and written exams to ensure optimum knowledge retention.
• Use multimedia tools to add high‑quality visuals, such as graphics, animations, and simulations, to training materials to improve clarity and reinforce learning.
• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, FME, team participation, and motivation in all aspects of training.
• Interfacing with construction and tooling staff to address training requirements and determine appropriate methods of delivery.
• Organizing training content reviews with tooling, construction, and other stakeholders to ensure training adequacy, effectiveness and accuracy.
• Manages a team of trainers and ensures each trainer follows the SMRX Training Readiness process
• Shift work where applicable to support Series training
• Ensure storage and revision control of all documents is executed per the document control plan
• Providing input to training schedules to accommodate the various work groups.
• Performs actual field tours to obtain feedback from workers on the process being used, so that training material is kept current and applicable.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Relevant post‑secondary education, such as a three‑year technical diploma, apprenticeship completion with 5–7 years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ trades experience with 5 years’ supervisory experience.
• Sound understanding of conventional welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, SAW, GTAW, SMAW, STUD)
• Strong MS skills (word, excel, visio, power point)
• Experience in writing trainer guides and training manuals.
• Experience in developing nuclear training programs is an asset.
• Ability to identify training gaps; generate effective solutions; and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in various work locations in both field and office
• Valid Driver's License

Reason for vacancy: New 

Pay Range: $66.605/hr in accordance with the General Foreman rate, applicable to all hires through their respective local union.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.