Advisor, EHS Job Details | Aecon

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were 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.
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• 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. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

About Us

Aecon is a premier contractor with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) completing numerous long term maintenancecontracts 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, safetyand environmental culture to all levels of employees with the policies and procedures of Aecons Health, Safetyand Environmental Manual.

What You'll Do Here

Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progressionby fostering a sense of belonging
Support project specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and proceduresincluding; 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 atthe 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 tosupervision 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 Liftplans 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

What You Bring To The Team
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry Relevant Post Secondaryeducation 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

This position requires the successful candidate to be in the field observing work, requiring the ability to walk inexcess of 3 km per day, climb min 3 flights of stairs and occasionally climb ladders. This position also requires thesuccessful candidate to work within a nuclear environment
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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.

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