Advisor, EHS

What is the Opportunity?

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we're looking for an EHS Advisor to help us get there!

The Safety/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 role is located in Vancouver, BC

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.
• Conduct Employee health and safety orientation and site specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.
• Train employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, etc.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Conduct behavioural observation in the workplace.
• Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribution of safety material, supplies and equipment as needed to team members.
• Conduct safety presentations to clients and promote Aecon safety systems to potential industry clients.
• Participate as a visitor member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
• Inspect project facilities and recommend corrective actions, & coordination of environmental issues.
• Work with the Claims Administrator, assist with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
• Develop return to work and modified work programs.
• Accident/Incident investigations.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
• OHS experience within Powerline projects is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety act and Regulations for Construction Projects.
• Strong knowledge of other Regulations, e.g. WHMIS, Asbestos in Construction, Designated Substances, Smoking in the Workplace.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong relationship management skills.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel overnight and to project sites on short notice would be required.
• Valid driver’s license.

The expected pay range for this role is $70,000 - $100,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.