Coordinator, Sustainability

Overview

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, integrity, accountability and inclusion as our core values.

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

• 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
• Lead 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
• Provide 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

• University Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
• ENV-SP (Envision Sustainability Professional) designation is considered a strong asset
• Experience in the environmental, construction or sustainability sector is an asset
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to coordinate resources and 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. 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.