EHS Advisor

Aecon Concessions; Pickering; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company in Ontario is seeking a Health and Safety professional. The role involves supporting safety and environmental management, driving inclusion, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in H&S within the construction industry and relevant education. Aecon fosters a diverse workplace and welcomes all candidates. This position is integral to maintaining safety on impactful infrastructure projects, ensuring a culture of safety and accountability.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Support for mental and physical well-being

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry.
• A designation such as NCSO, CHSO, CRSP, CRST, or Gold Seal is an asset.
• Experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity and career progression.
• Support project safety and environmental management plans.
• Advise project staff on safety procedures.
• Assist in development of Safe Work Plans and risk assessments.
• Respond to and investigate incidents and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Training experience

Education

Relevant Post Secondary education in H&S

Job description

Location: Pickering, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

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.

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!

About Us

Aecon is under contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to carry out the Turbine Generator Refurbishment at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. 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 You'll Do Here

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
• Support project specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including; inspections, audits, field observation and coaching, Worker Trades Committee and JHSC.
• Advise project staff on the requirements of conventional safety procedures; Hot Work, Working at Heights, Dropped Object Prevention, Confined Spaces, Working on or around Electrical Equipment, Ergonomics, etc.
• Additional detailed requirements as outlined in the Project Specific EHS and related programs.
• Complete in-field observations, critical risk management and behavioral based observations.
• Collect WBGT readings in the field and communicate potential High Hazards and suggest controls to supervision and construction.
• Assist in communicating safety messaging in Safety Meetings as well as Safety Standups.
• Support Human Performance program activities.
• Assist in development of Safe Work Plans, JSA, High Hazard Assessments, Critical Material Handling and Lift plans as well as provide feedback to supervisors on Pre Job Briefs and task assignment/assessment.
• Event Prevention & Reporting: Promote Core 4+ Tools (Pre-Job Brief, Post-Job Debrief, Procedure Adherence, 2-Minute Job Site Drill, Verification Practices). Ensure timely reporting of injuries, spills, dropped objects, and near misses.
• Respond to and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions. Implement corrective actions aligned with the Hierarchy of Controls.
• Track and report safety-related statistics, help manage Return to Work and review Modified duties cases at the field level.
• Complete site Audits and provide feedback to EHS management on the status of the EHS management system.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry. Relevant Post Secondary education or equivalent experience in the H&S field.
• A designation such as NCSO, CHSO, CRSP, CRST, or Gold Seal is an asset but not a requirement.
• A Team Player that is adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment.
• Background in Training and/or Education and or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups is an asset.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
• OPG Security Clearance would be considered an asset.

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.