Advisor, EHS

Come Build Your Career at Aecon

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure 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. Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our 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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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

At Aecon U.S, we are always looking for exceptional talent to join our team and work on growing project portfolios. We are actively recruiting for an EH&S Advisor to support our automotive project sites across the US. 

Reporting to the EH&S Director, the EH&S Advisor will be responsible for providing health and safety advice and assistance to their respective project team. The EH&S Advisor will audit the Project EH&S Programs and work with the line organization to develop corrective actions with the goal of continuously improving health and safety in the workplace. 

What You'll Do Here 

Promote, educate, and reinforce Company Safety Policies and Regulatory Standards 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 Complete and document EH&S field inspections, observations, and incident investigation reports Ensure proper case management for any work-related injuries or illness Support field activities Support our Human Performance program

  What You Bring To The Team

Minimum 5 years of EH&S management experience within the construction industry Degree in Occupational Safety, or related field (Preferred) Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting safety related activities including, 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, construction safety professionals, etc. A 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 i.e. NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 Required: OSHA 30 Construction Industry Outreach Program (U.S.) OSHA 510 Construction Industry Standards (U.S.) Preferred: 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//State inspections, e.g. OSHA, State programs, Fire Marshall, etc. Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry

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