Advisor, EHS

AECON; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Utilities is seeking an EHS Advisor to promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture. The role involves conducting safety training, inspections, and developing workplace safety plans. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry, with strong communication skills and knowledge of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects.
• OHS experience within Oil & Gas projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote a health, safety, and environmental culture among employees.
• Conduct safety training and workplace inspections.
• Develop workplace plans and conduct safety presentations.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Proactivity

Inclusion and Diversity

Job description

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is aiming to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider, and we're seeking an EHS Advisor to help us achieve this goal!

The Safety / EHS Advisor will be responsible for actively promoting a health, safety, and environmental culture among all levels of employees, in accordance with Aecon’s Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.

What You'll Do Here :

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
• Conduct employee health and safety orientations and site-specific safety orientations for workers, owners, and clients.
• Train employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control, WHMIS, respiratory protection, and emergency response.
• Coordinate safety training such as WHMIS and First Aid.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Perform behavioural observations in the workplace.
• Develop workplace plans, including emergency evacuations, fire emergencies, traffic controls, and fall protection plans.
• Distribute safety materials, supplies, and equipment as needed to team members.
• Conduct safety presentations to clients and promote Aecon safety systems to potential industry clients.
• Participate as a visitor member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Study and analyze accident trends.
• Inspect project facilities and recommend corrective actions, including environmental issue coordination.
• Collaborate with the Claims Administrator to assist with workers' compensation claims and related activities.
• Develop return-to-work and modified work programs.
• Mediation of health and safety issues for resolution.
• Assist with external safety audits.

What You Bring to the Team :

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
• OHS experience within Oil & Gas projects is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects.
• Knowledge of other regulations such as WHMIS, Asbestos in Construction, Designated Substances, and Smoking in the Workplace.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong relationship management abilities.
• Flexible schedule adaptability when required to meet deadlines.