Advisor, EHS

Key Responsibilities

• Employee health and safety orientation.

• Site specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.

• Training supervisors and staff on Aecon Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.

• Training employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.

• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Fork lift, Propane etc.

• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.

• Conduct behavioural observation in the workplace.

• Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.

• Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.

• Distribution of safety material, supplies and equipment.

• Safety presentations to clients.

• Promoting the Aecon safety system to potential industry clients.

• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.

• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.

• Inspects project facilities and recommends corrective actions.

• Co-ordinate activities of site-safety coordinators.

• Working with the Claims Administrator assists 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.

• Liaise with Government agencies.

• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.

• Coordination of environmental issues.

• Gather and provide statistical information to estimating for tender packages.

• Work in conjunction with project management and vice presidents to order and distribute safety promotional materials.

• Participate in safety and industry association safety committees.

• Research health and safety products.

• Make recommendations on safety products for the workplace.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Required Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.

• Ability to speak both English and French fluently.

• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and safety Act.

• Strong knowledge of the Regulations for Construction Project.

• Strong knowledge of other Regulations, e.g. WHMIS, Asbestos in Construction, Designated Substances, Smoking in the Workplace.

• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work accurately under pressure.

• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.

• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work with others as a team.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Physical Demands

• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to travel to remote job or work location.

• Staying out of town as required.

• Travel at off work hour times to attend early morning or late afternoon meetings.

• Variety of jobsite conditions (tunnels, quarries, mines, trenches/excavations, high rise, industrial facilities).

• Walking on rough terrain surfaces.

• Climbing ladders,