EHS Advisor

Location:

Bowmanville, 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!

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

The EHS Advisor actively promotes a healthy and safe culture to all levels of employees within the organization to ensure compliance with regulations, safe work practices and procedures.

• Support project specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including; inspections, audits, observation and coaching, Worker Trades Committee and JHSC
• 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;
• 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.
• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct behavioural observation in the workplace.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
• Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergencies, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribution of safety material, supplies and equipment.
• Safety presentations to clients.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• CHSO or CRSP designation
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health and Safety within the nuclear construction industry
• Relevant Post Secondary education or equivalent…