Advisor, EHS
Job in
Gloucester, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Aecon
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Construction
Occupational Health & Safety
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Engineering
Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: GloucesterWhat is the Opportunity?
Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we're looking for an EHS Advisor to help us get there!
The EHS Advisor will be responsible to actively promote a health, safety, and environmental culture to all levels of employees with the policies and procedures of Aecon’s Health, Safety and Environmental Manual. This EHS Advisor will work with our Power Construction team.
Please note, this position involves travel within the Buckhorn to Ottawa, ON regions.
What You'll Do Here:
Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.Conduct Employee health and safety orientation and site-specific safety orientation to workers, owners, and clientsTrain employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency responseCoordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Forklift, Propane etc.Conduct workplace inspections and auditsConduct behavioural observation in the workplace.Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.Distribution of 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 guest of the Joint Health and Safety CommitteesConduct studies and analyze accident trends.Inspect project facilities and recommends corrective actions, coordination of environmental issues.Assist with workers compensation claims and associated activities.Develop return to work and modified work programs.Accident/Incident investigationsMediate health and safety issues for resolutionPrepare and assist with internal and external safety audits.What You Bring to the Team:
Must have previous experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and safety Act and Regulations for Construction ProjectsAerial Hydro and Telecommunications experience is considered an asset.Strong knowledge of other Regulations, e.g., WHMIS, Asbestos in Construction, Designated Substances, Smoking in the WorkplaceMust have an NCSO designation.Must be comfortable travelling to various job sites from Buckhorn to OttawaAbility to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.Excellent verbal and written communication with strong relationship management skillsAdaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.Valid G driver’s license
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