Advisor, EHS

About the role

Aecon is seeking an EH&S Advisor to support our automotive project sites across the US. Reporting to the EH&S Director, the EH&S Advisor will provide health and safety advice and assistance to their respective project team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of EH&S management experience within the construction industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting safety related activities including, but 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.

Qualifications

• 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.)

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

We ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We also invest in your development through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider 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.