Position Title:  Aecon Women in Trades (AWIT)

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 First. 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 responsibility 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!

Program Overview 
Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects.  Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we are proud to offer women career-building opportunities in the trades through hands-on training, mentorship, and field experience in our Utilities sector. Please note this is a proactive posting for future recruitment when AWIT resumes in 2024!

Locations vary from GTA, Ottawa, SW Ontario & Northern Ontario suppporting operational yards across our Utilities division.  

AWIT Program Includes:

• Hands on Training and Orientation 
• An introduction to Aecon, our industry, and the Utilties sector
• All requisite health and safety training
• Valuable job-specific skills training
• Preparing for work on site and job readiness training 
• Job placement as a Utility Labourer, Welder Apprentice, Damage Prevention Technician and other trade positions as applicable. 

The Opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on skills and industry experience 
• Connect and network with other women in the AWIT program and across Aecon
• Participate in debrief and evaluation sessions 

What Yiou Bring to the Team:

• A safety-conscious attitude 
• Team player
• Physical strength and stamina
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to use stairs, ladders, and climb over rough terrain
• Ability to work long hours per day sometimes in rough weather conditions
• Must hold a valid driver’s license (G Class) 
• Must possess High School diploma, GED or equivalent 
• Construction experience is an asset
• Must be eligible to work in Canada 

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.