EHS Advisor

Aecon Group Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking an EHS Advisor based in Cambridge, ON to work with the EHS Manager and Fabrication team, supporting accountability for Environment Health and Safety. This role is located in Cambridge, Ontario and involves ensuring compliance and effective safety practices on major construction and nuclear projects.

You will spend time in the field advising staff, leading safety meetings, and driving injury prevention initiatives, while collaborating across functions to support project success

Qualifications

• A designation such as NSCO or CRSP.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health and Safety within the nuclear or construction industry.
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field.
• Team Player that accepts and can manage change regularly.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sub-contractors safety performance.
• Emergency Planning and Hot Work Procedures.
• Willingness to contribute toward, and assist colleagues with projects across functional areas to contribute toward the overall team’s success.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisement and monitoring of the development, implementation, performance and effectiveness of the Safety Management Program, and all other EHS related plans.
• Notify Managers and Supervisors of any compliance issues and assist in corrective actions.
• Work with the team to understand EHS support requirements and schedule EHS staff accordingly.
• Field-facing safety management and on-site staff coaching.
• Lead safety meetings, model safe behavior, and reinforce standards.
• Ensure EHS metrics are compiled, trended and reviewed with leadership.
• Promote injury prevention within a culture of health and continuous improvement.
• Support the facility in notifications and event management.
• Train staff in safety procedures.

Skills

Safety management

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Field work

Education

Post-secondary education

NSCO/CRSP designation

Job description

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Safety

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the 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 is responsible for working directly with the EHS Manager and Fabrication team to support accountability in relation to Environment Health and Safety.

This position is located in Cambridge, ON.

What You’ll Do Here

• Provide advisement and monitoring of the development, implementation, performance and effectiveness of the Safety Management Program, and all other EHS related plans.
• Notify Managers and Supervisors of any compliance issues associated with the work and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions
• Work with the team to understand EHS support requirements and accountable to schedule EHS staff to meet facility needs
• Have a field facing approach to safety management
• Spend time in the field advising staff, modelling behaviour and re-enforcing standards
• Ensure effective completion of project safety meetings and support or conduct audits and incident investigations.
• Ensure that EHS metrics (leading and lagging indicators) are regularly compiled, trended and reviewed with the EHS Director, operational teams.
• Take an advisor role in promoting injury prevention within a culture of health, safety and continuous improvement.
• Support the facility in notifications and event management
• Train staff in the requirements of safety procedures;

What You Bring To The Team

• A designation such as NSCO or CRSP
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health and Safety within the nuclear or construction industry
• Relevant Post Secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field
• A Team Player that accepts and can manage change regularly
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage sub-contractors safety performance
• Emergency Planning and Hot Work Procedures
• Willingness to contribute toward, and assist colleagues with projects across functional areas and outside of primary responsibilities to contribute toward the overall team’s success

Reason for vacancy: Replacement

Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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, 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.