
EHS Advisor
- Courtice, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- 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.
- 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.
Aecon is a premier contractor with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) completing numerous long term maintenance contracts to help support the future long term operation of the Darlington Nuclear Station.
Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, 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 positon is seeking a 4 month contract.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.
- 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 on the requirements of conventional safety procedures; Hot Work, Working at Heights, Dropped Object Prevention, Confined Spaces, Working on or around Electrical Equipment, Ergonomics.
- Track and report safety-related statistics, help manage Return to Work and review Modified duties cases at the field level.
- Additional detailed requirements as outlined in the Project Specific EHS and related programs.
- Complete in field observations and behavioral based observations.
- Collect WBGT readings in the field and communicate potential High Hazards and suggest controls to supervision and construction.
- Assist in communicating safety messaging in Safety Meetings as well as Safety Standups.
- Support Human Performance program activities.
- Assist in development of Safe Work Plans, JSA, High Hazard Assessments, Critical Material Handling and Lift plans as well as provide feedback to supervisors on Pre Job Briefs and task assignment/assessment.
- Complete site Audits and provide feedback to EHS management on status of EHS management system.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry Relevant Post Secondary education or equivalent experience in the H&S field.
- A designation such as CHSO, CRSP, CRST, or Gold Seal is an asset but not a requirement.
- A Team Player that is adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment.
- Background in Training and/or Education and or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups is an asset.
- Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
- OPG Security Clearance would be considered an asset.
- Ability to work shift work and weekends based on project needs.