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.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
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!
What Is the Opportunity?
The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor, reporting to the EHS Manager, will be engaged in the development, implementation, and oversight of the Aecon Safety Program for the Aecon Nuclear Fabrication Facilities. This position is located in Cambridge, ON.
What You'll Do Here
- Work directly with EHS Manager and Fabrication team to support accountability in relation to Environment Health and Safety
- Provide advisement and monitoring of the development, implementation, performance and effectiveness of the Safety Management Program, and all other EHS related plans
- Notify Managers and Supervisors of any compliance issues associated with the work and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions
- Work with the team to understand EHS support requirements and accountable to schedule EHS staff to meet facility needs
- Have a field facing approach to safety management
- Spend time in the field advising staff, modelling behaviour and re-enforcing standards
- Ensure effective completion of project safety meetings and support or conduct audits and incident investigations
- Ensure that EHS metrics (leading and lagging indicators) are regularly compiled, trended and reviewed with the EHS Director, operational teams
- Take an advisor role in promoting injury prevention within a culture of health, safety and continuous improvement
- Support the facility in notifications and event management
- Train staff in the requirements of safety procedures
What You Bring To The Team
- A designation such as NSCO or CRSP
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Health and Safety within the nuclear or construction industry
- Relevant Post Secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field
- A Team Player that accepts and can manage change regularly
- Demonstrated Leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage sub-contractors safety performance
- Emergency Planning and Hot Work Procedures
- Working in a union environment
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.