Advisor, Ehs Jobs

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!

What is the Opportunity?

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're looking for an EHS Advisor to help us get there!

The EHS Advisor will be responsible to actively promote a health, safety and environmental culture to all levels of employees with the policies and procedures of Aecon’s Health, Safety and Environmental Manual. This EHS Advisor will work with our Power Construction Services team.

What You'll Do Here

• Train employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
• Conduct safety presentations to clients and promote Aecon safety systems to potential industry clients.
• Develop return to work and modified work programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Inspect project facilities and recommends corrective actions, coordination of environmental issues.
• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
• Distribution of safety material, supplies, and equipment as needed to team members.
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Forklift, Propane etc.
• Conduct behavioural observation in the workplace.
• Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
• Work with the Claims Administrator assists with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
• Accident/Incident investigations.
• Conduct Employee health and safety orientation and site-specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.

What You Bring To The Team

• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong relationship management skills.
• Strong knowledge of other Regulations, e.g., WHMIS, Asbestos in Construction, Designated Substances, Smoking in the Workplace.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
• COR Audit experience.
• Valid G driver’s license and must be willing to travel to support project requirements.
• Experience in the electrical/utilities industry a strong asset.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and safety act and Regulations for Construction Project.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.

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 Act during any step of the application process please click here.