Position Title:  Coordinator, Sustainability

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 a Sustainability Coordinator for Aecon, you will support organizational sustainability initiatives as well as operationalization of sustainability on Aecon’s projects.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Assist with internal sustainability engagement and communication, including:
  • Quarterly sustainability newsletter
  • Social media and intranet sustainability highlights
  • Employee sustainability events (in person and virtual)
• Write entries for environmental and sustainability awards on behalf of Aecon and its client
• Leads the implementation of the LEED Sustainability Framework or the Envision Sustainability Infrastructure Framework on project
• Assist with project-level sustainability data collection, storage and analysis, in support of streamlining data management
• Answer client and stakeholder requests for information on Aecon’s Sustainability Strategy and performance
• Keep up to date with current and emerging legislative requirements and sources of government incentive funding
• Support the project team directly or through managing external consultants to ensure delivery of sustainability requirements, which may include certification under various sustainability rating systems, climate risk and resiliency, operational energy and carbon, embodied carbon, and construction related site emissions.
• Provides input to the development and implementation of the corporate sustainability strategy, vision, and goals, and align project sustainability outcomes with the overall strategy
• Communicate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders to establish clear expectations on sustainability requirements, collaborate on objectives, resolve issues, and report on progress and performance

What You Bring to the Team:

• University Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or any related field
• Has obtained the ENV-SP (Envision Sustainability Professional) designation considered a strong asset
• Experience in the environmental, construction or sustainability sector, an asset
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, coordinating resources as well as the ability to solve problems
• Excellent analytic skills and the ability to organize and express ideas clearly
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to develop and foster strong working relationships
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations
• Take initiative, ownership and work independently with excellent multitasking abilities
• Ability to travel to other projects across Canada

Reason for vacancy: New

Pay range: $70-75k.

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.