Advisor, EHS

Advisor, EHS

Join Aecon Group Inc. as an EHS Advisor in Ottawa. This role is part of Aecon Utilities, Canada’s #1 utility construction provider.

About Aecon

Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, building safe and sustainable projects in transportation and energy.

What is the Opportunity?

The EHS Advisor will actively promote a health, safety, and environmental culture across all levels of employees in accordance with Aecon's Health, Safety and Environmental Manual. The position focuses on the Renewables Projects Construction team.

Responsibilities

• Drive an inclusive culture and promote equity and belonging.
• Conduct employee health and safety orientation and site‑specific safety orientation for workers, owners, and clients.
• Train employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Forklift, Propane, etc.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and behavioural observations.
• Develop workplace plans—emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribute safety material, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Present safety to clients and promote Aecon safety systems.
• Participate as a guest of the Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Analyze accident trends and conduct studies.
• Inspect project facilities, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate environmental issues.
• Assist with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
• Develop return‑to‑work and modified work programs.
• Investigate accidents / incidents and mediate health and safety issues.
• Prepare and assist with internal and external safety audits.

Qualifications

Location

Ottawa, Canada.

Inclusion & Diversity

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome all applicants, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Accessible Canada Act

We provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request during interview and hiring processes.

Additional Information

We may use AI tools responsibly in screening; final hiring decisions will be made by qualified Aecon team members.

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