Advisor, Safety

Natural Gas Safety Advisor

As a Natural Gas Safety Advisor, you will play a critical role in supporting underground utility and pipeline operations by promoting a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Aecon’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards, as well as applicable OSHA and DOT pipeline safety regulations, while proactively identifying and mitigating risk in the field.

At Aecon Utilities, we are committed to delivering projects that are Safer, Faster, and Smarter. With operations across North America, we support critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression.
• Conduct employee health and safety orientation and site‑specific safety orientation for workers, owners, and clients.
• Train affected AECON employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response, etc.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS and First Aid.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, Job Assessment Risk Reviews (JARRs), Critical Component Verifications (CCVs), and behavioral observations.
• Develop workplace plans such as emergency evacuations, fire emergencies, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribute safety material, supplies, and equipment as needed to team members.
• Conduct safety presentations to clients and promote Aecon safety systems to potential industry clients.
• Participate as a visitor member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
• Inspect project facilities and recommend corrective actions and coordinate environmental issues.
• Work with the Claims Administrator, assist with workers’ compensation claims and associated activities.
• Develop return‑to‑work and modified work programs.
• Perform accident/incident investigations and track corrective actions to closure.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an EHS Advisor, Field Safety Representative, or Safety Coordinator, preferably in underground utility construction (oil & gas pipeline and natural gas) health and safety role.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations (49 CFR Part 192), Operator Qualification compliance, gas leak response procedures, damage prevention/811 compliance, excavation safety, propane plant/storage safety, emergency response coordination with fire departments.
• Health and Safety Certification required;
  Construction Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• CHST or CSP certification, or “in progress” is an asset.
• Strong computer skills – MS Excel / Word.
• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of other regulations, e.g., GHS (Haz COMM), Lead/Asbestos in construction, Designated Substances, Smoking in the workplace.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.
• Champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong relationship management skills.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Intentional investment in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Commitment to creating a work environment focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Operating responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all projects and surrounding communities.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization and considers 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.

Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.