EHS Advisor

Aecon Group Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Advisor to enhance safety culture across its projects. This role involves promoting health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring compliance with policies, and conducting training for employees. As a leader in infrastructure development, the company is committed to sustainable practices and the well-being of its workforce. Join a team that values integrity, accountability, and inclusion, and play a vital role in delivering impactful projects that benefit communities. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment focused on safety and excellence.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Health and Safety roles within construction.
• Experience delivering EHS training programs to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific safety orientations and training for staff.
• Perform workplace inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Develop emergency response plans and coordinate safety training.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Training and Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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.

• 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.

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?

Aecon-EBC General Partnership (AEGP) is a partnership consisting of Aecon and EBC to deliver the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade. BC Hydro awarded AEGP the $245 million dollar contract. The goal of the project is to provide safe and reliable power to the communicates of Vancouver Island.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, 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 role is located in Campbell River, BC.

What You Bring To The Team

• Conduct site-specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.
• Training supervisors and staff on Aecon Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Training employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Fork lift, Propane etc.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Conduct behavioral observation in the workplace.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
• Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribution of safety material, supplies and equipment.
• Safety presentations to clients.
• Promoting the Aecon safety system to potential industry clients.
• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
• Inspects project facilities and recommends corrective actions.
• Co-ordinate activities of site-safety coordinators.
• Working with the Claims Administrator assists with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
• Develop return to work and modified work programs.
• Accident/Incident investigations.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Liaise with Government agencies.
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.
• Coordination of environmental issues.
• Gather and provide statistical information to estimating for tender packages.
  
  
  

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) would be an asset.
• Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor required.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is required.
• Background in Training and/or Education and or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent meeting and training facilitation.
• Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract.
  
  
  

The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000.

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 during any step of the application process please click here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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