Safety Advisor Details | Aecon

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Advisor to support a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across all phases of construction.

• Conduct site‑specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.
• Training supervisors and staff on Aecon Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Training employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Fork lift, Propane etc.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Conduct behavioural observation in the workplace.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
• Develop workplace plans such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribution of safety materials, supplies and equipment.
• Safety presentations to clients.
• Promoting the Aecon safety system to potential industry clients.
• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
• Inspects project facilities and recommends corrective actions.
• Co‑ordinate activities of site‑safety coordinators.
• Working with the Claims Administrator assists with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
• Develop return to work and modified work programs.
• Accident/Incident investigations.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Liaise with Government agencies.
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.
• Coordination of environmental issues.
• Gather and provide statistical information to estimating for tender packages.

• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
• Canadian Registered Safety Skilled (CRSP) and/or Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor required.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is required.
• Valid ACSA Certified COR(R) Auditor credentials with a history of successful audit submissions.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta OHS legislation.
• Valid First Aid Certification.
• Ability and experience working night shift (when 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.
• Adaptable and flexible to an ever‑changing environment.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driver's abstract.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.