Health and Safety Site Representative

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Health and Safety Site Representative to support a major hydroelectric infrastructure project in the Fredericton region. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a strong health and safety culture throughout all phases of project execution, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, client requirements, and project-specific safety standards.

Working closely with project management, construction teams, contractors, and joint venture partners, the Health and Safety Site Representative will play a key role in supporting safe work practices and fostering continuous improvement in health and safety performance.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and observations to verify compliance with project safety requirements, applicable legislation, and company policies.
• Promote a proactive health and safety culture through daily engagement with project personnel and contractors.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance with safe work procedures, permits, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and regulatory obligations, before work begins.
• Participate in incident, injury, near-miss, and environmental event investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety plans, procedures, and programs.
• Make recommendations to management for incident prevention and safety program activities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of safety programs and procedures.
• Facilitate or participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, and awareness campaigns and maintain a strong field presence.
• Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors, contractors, and workers on safe work practices and hazard mitigation.
• Participate in resolving workplace refusals and work stoppages.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, incident documentation, and project statistics.
• Support project management in achieving health and safety objectives and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with client representatives, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Safety, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a HSE representative.
• Experience supporting health and safety programs on construction, industrial, infrastructure, energy, or heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from the project site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or equivalent designation.
• 10+ years of experience as a site HSE representative on major construction projects
• Experience supporting large infrastructure, hydroelectric, energy, industrial, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge of New Brunswick occupational health and safety legislation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment.

Additional Information

Project Location

The position is based in the Fredericton region in support of a major hydroelectric infrastructure project. The project site is located approximately 20 km from Fredericton.

Work Arrangement

The position may be filled on either a local, relocation or rotational basis, depending on candidate availability.

Preference will be given to local candidates first then to those available for full-time relocation to the Fredericton area. For rotational assignments, the preferred schedule is 4 weeks in Fredericton / 1 week working remotely, or with a minimum rotation of 3 weeks in Fredericton / 1 week working remotely.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.