Field Safety Advisor

Aecon Group Inc.; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking an EHS Advisor to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project in Clarington, Ontario, starting 2025. You will promote a healthy safety culture, ensure compliance with regulations, and oversee safety programs on site.

The role requires experience in nuclear construction, CHSO/CRSP designation, and strong leadership and communication skills to train staff, coordinate committees, and manage safety metrics across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• CHSO or CRSP designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of health and safety experience in the nuclear construction industry.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field.
• Willingness to travel to different sites and locations.

Responsibilities

• Support project safety and environmental management plans, including inspections and coaching.
• Train project staff in conventional safety procedure requirements.
• Track safety statistics and manage Return to Work and Modified Duties cases at the field level.
• Assist with Human Performance program activities and develop safety forms such as JSA and High Hazard.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committees and conduct behavioural observations at the workplace.
• Update safety plans and emergency procedures; coordinate with clients and government agencies.
• Coordinate safety coordinators and assist with workers' compensation claims.
• Develop return to work and modified work programs, investigate incidents, and support external safety audits.
• Coordinate environmental issues and gather data for tender packages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Education

Post-secondary education in HSE

Job description

About the Company

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 partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

We uphold core values of Safety Always, Integrity, Accountability, and Inclusion. We invest in our people through support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being, professional development programs, and initiatives that promote equitable opportunities and sustainable construction.

Opportunity

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon‑led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025, Aecon will support the construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site. The EHS Advisor will actively promote a healthy and safe culture to all employees and ensure compliance with regulations, safe work practices, and procedures.

What You’ll Do Here

• Support project‑specific conventional safety and environmental management plans, including inspections, audits, observations, coaching, Worker Trades Committee, and JHSC.
• Train project staff in conventional safety procedure requirements.
• Track and report safety statistics, manage Return to Work and Modified Duties cases at the field level.
• Assist with Human Performance program activities and develop JSA, High Hazard, Critical Lifting, and Handling forms.
• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees and conduct behavioural observations in the workplace.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required and develop workplace plans such as emergency evacuations, fire emergencies, traffic controls, and fall protection.
• Distribute safety materials, supplies, and equipment and present safety information to clients.
• Conduct studies, analyze accident trends, inspect project facilities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate activities of site safety coordinators and assist with workers' compensation claims.
• Develop return to work and modified work programs, investigate accidents/incidents, mediate health and safety issues, liaise with government agencies, and assist with external safety audits.
• Coordinate environmental issues and gather statistical information for tender packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Team

• CHSO or CRSP designation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health and Safety within the nuclear construction industry.
• Relevant post‑secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field.
• Team player who accepts and manages change regularly.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sub‑contractor safety performance.
• Experience with emergency planning and hot work procedures.
• Capability to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders if required.
• Comfortable with traveling to different work locations and job sites.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and be proactive.
• Champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $85,000 – $110,000 per year. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as location, education, experience, unique skills, job conditions, certifications, and specialized training.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Aecon encourages applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply. Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization and welcomes applicants including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to the Accessible Canada Act and provide accommodations upon request during the hiring process.