Advisor, EHS Programs

Aecon Group

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the EH&S Director, the EH&S Advisor will be responsible for providing health and safety advice and assistance to their respective project team. The EH&S Advisor will audit the Project EH&S Programs and work with the line organization to develop corrective actions with the goal of continuously improving health and safety in the workplace.

What You'll Do Here:

• Promote, educate, and reinforce Company Safety Policies and Regulatory Standards
• Track and report safety-related statistics
• Complete and document EH&S field inspections, observations, and incident investigation reports
• Provide EHS support to the Jackson shop and, when requested, also Savannah River
• Support field activities
• Help manage safety consortiums, ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce, and others
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Provide technical support to EHS system users and troubleshoot issues
• Assist with the implementation of new EHS software solutions
• Generate and analyze EHS reports to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Write, edit, and proofread EHS content for various platforms, including websites, newsletters, and training materials
• Research EHS topics to ensure accuracy and relevance of content
• Perform other duties assigned by the EHS Director

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 3 years of EH&S experience within the construction industry
• Degree in Occupational Safety or an environmental-related field (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting safety-related activities, including but not limited to:

Safety-Related Activities

• Construction Safety Orientation
• Safety and IH Audits
• Implementing countermeasures for systemic problems that did not minimize risk or that led to illness/injuries

Preferred

• A team player who accepts and can manage change regularly
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of applicable consensus standards, including NFPA 70E/CSA Z462
• A recognized, independent third-party safety certification. Examples: CSP/ASP, SMS, CHST, STSC, CSHO, CSHT, CRSP, etc.
• Experience developing or improving a construction safety management system or process
• Experience developing a site audit program

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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