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.)
• 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.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with safety audits and incident investigations

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan)
• Paid Vacation - (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit - (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement - (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
• Green Home Energy Benefit ( A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

Pay

Hourly Range: $50.00 an hour - $60.00 an hour

Schedule

Full-time position