EHS Advisor

Aecon Concessions; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions is seeking an EHS Advisor to join their team at a project site in Chalk River, Ontario. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety accountability and compliance within construction operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects, focusing on safety and environmental management. Candidates should have a background in Health and Safety within construction, with the ability to adapt in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Services

Career Development Programs

Inclusive Work Environment Initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry.
• Experience in Nuclear Generating Station or Nuclear environment is considered an asset.
• Background in Training and delivering EHS Training programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS accountability within construction and project management.
• Develop and maintain safety management plans and procedures.
• Train project staff on safety procedures and track safety-related statistics.

Skills

Health and Safety

Environmental Management

Training

Emergency Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Post Secondary education in H&S

Tools

Safety Management Software

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns [e-mail]

Location:

Chalk River, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Safety

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?

Aecon holds a Master Construction Contract with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for completing projects at their Chalk River, Ontario site. This is a dynamic growth opportunity in a fast-paced environment working with an exciting client and site that is rich in history, as it was the location of the first nuclear reactor in Canada. Today, you can be a part of history by joining the nuclear renaissance.

Reporting to the EHS Manager the EHS Advisor is a highly motivated self starter who will assist in various areas of the CNL project, depending on business requirements.

What You'll Do Here:

• Work directly with construction and project management to support accountability in relation to EHS.
• Developing & maintaining schedule and quality oversight of specific conventional safety and environmental management plans, procedures and committees including; inspections, audits, observation and coaching, Worker TradesCommittee and JHSC.
• Coordinate and communicate event management and project needs where required.
• Ensure project safety related problems or issues are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Train project staff in the requirements of conventional safety procedures.
• Track and report safety-related statistics, manage Return to Work, Modified duties cases at the field level.
• Ensure that EHS metrics (leading and lagging indicators) are regularly compiled, trended and reviewed with the EHS Director, operational project teams and the OPG Safety Department.
• Additional detailed requirements as outlined in the Project Specific EHS and related programs
• Support Human Performance program activities.
• Assist in development of JSA, High Hazard, Critical Lifting and Handling forms and audit same in the field.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Minimum 2 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 CRSP, CRST, CHSO or Gold Seal is an asset but not a requirement.
• A leader in Environmental Health and Safety.
• A Team Player that is adaptable and flexible to a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
• A self-starter able to perform the duties with little direction required.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Background in Training, Education and/or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups is considered an asset.
• Experience in a Nuclear Generating Station or Nuclear environment is considered an asset.
• OPG/Bruce Power or other Nuclear Security Clearance would be considered an asset.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Emergency Planning and Hot Work Procedures.

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.