Health and Safety Manager

Aecon Concessions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company in Canada is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to promote safety and environmental culture across projects. The role involves overseeing site safety training, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in safety management, knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation, and relevant educational qualifications. Competitive salary range offered between $110,000 and $120,000.

Benefits

Career development programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing health and safety for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction projects and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Experience in delivering EHS training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site-specific safety training and compliance inspections.
• Review project plans for safety-related risks.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

5 years’ experience in health and safety management

Knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA; Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Operating Sector: Safety

Position Title: Health and Safety Manager

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!

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the EHS Director, the EHS Manager will be responsible for promoting the health, safety and environmental culture. The Manager will oversee a team of Advisors while working with the senior management team to ensure continuous improvement and standards are met on site.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Provide site specific safety training, orientation and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
• Develop and train supervisors and staff on the Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Review project plans and project sites before work commences, identifying safety-related risks.
• Inspect active project sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Liaise with external parties such as government inspectors, sub-contractors, and general public.
• Work with project management teams and field workers to implement and devise solutions to safety-related issues on project sites.
• Work with senior management to create plans for emergency procedures.
• Ensure subcontractors and employees comply with safety standards.
• Investigate incidents to identify causes and to determine corrective/preventive action plans.
• Represent project at meetings with stakeholders and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing health and safety for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Construction projects with a solid understanding of WorkSafeBC legislation and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree and Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or equivalent.
• Experience in working on heavy civil infrastructure, specifically Tunneling or Mining projects 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 skills.
• Understanding of Workers Compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and the ability to drive to job sites.

The expected pay range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000.

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, 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.