Advisor, EHS

Aecon U.S.; Mineral (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon U.S. is actively recruiting for an EH&S Advisor to support automotive project sites across the U.S. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of EH&S management experience within the construction industry and a degree in Occupational Safety or a related field. Key responsibilities include promoting safety policies, training staff, and managing incident reports. The position demands strong communication and leadership skills and requires U.S. citizenship due to federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of EH&S management experience within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 standards.
• Experience leading safety meetings with crew members and management.

Responsibilities

• Promote and reinforce safety policies and regulatory standards.
• Train project staff in safety procedures and conduct inspections.
• Manage case management for work-related injuries or illnesses.

Skills

EH&S management experience

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Opportunity

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company that transforms vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future. Our nuclear sector extends the life of existing nuclear stations and executes next‑generation new builds. We are actively recruiting for an EH&S Advisor to support our automotive project sites across the U.S.

Citizenship Requirement

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Promote, educate, and reinforce company safety policies and regulatory standards
• Train project staff in conventional safety procedures
• Track and report safety‑related statistics
• Manage Return to Work, Modified Duties cases at the field level
• Complete and document EH&S field inspections, observations, and incident investigation reports
• Ensure proper case management for any work‑related injuries or illnesses
• Support field activities
• Support the Human Performance program

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of EH&S management experience within the construction industry
• Degree in Occupational Safety or related field (Preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting safety‑related activities, including but not limited to:
  • Construction Safety Orientation
  • Construction Safety Audits
  • Implementing countermeasures for systemic problems that did not minimize risk or that lead to illness/injuries
  • Formally tracking and reporting illness/injury data to project leadership
  • Leading construction safety meetings with trade workers, project engineers/management, and construction safety professionals
  • Team player that accepts and can manage change regularly
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Knowledge of applicable consensus standards such as NFPA 70E or CSA Z462

Required Certifications and Experience

• OSHA 30 Construction Industry Outreach Program (U.S.)
• OSHA 510 Construction Industry Standards (U.S.)
• A recognized, independent third‑party safety certification (Examples: CSP/ASP, SMS, CHST, STSC, CSHO, CSHT, CRSP, etc.)
• OSHA 500 Construction Industry Train the Trainer (indicates the ability to communicate safety information to others) (U.S.)
• Experience developing or improving a construction safety management system or process:
  • Writing a contractor safety manual, Site Specific Safety Plan, etc.
  • Developing a process for JSA review and approval
  • Developing a construction safety orientation program
  • Developing a site audit program
  • Implementing a line‑side management review process for safety
  • Experience leading successful interactions with any federal or state inspections (e.g., OSHA, state programs, Fire Marshall, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.