Position Title:  Advisor, EHS

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon’s Civil East sector is a cornerstone of our construction and infrastructure operations, delivering innovative solutions to some of the most complex and impactful projects globally. Renowned for its expertise in heavy civil construction, our Civil East sector specializes in building essential infrastructure that powers economies and enhances communities.

Our portfolio features cutting-edge work on bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports to name a few! In the Caribbean region, we are leveraging our expertise and collaborative approach to deliver world-class infrastructure projects tailored to meet the unique needs of the island communities.

We are actively recruiting an EHS Advisor to support our project in Antigua. The EHS Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment on site.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Provide site specific safety training, orientation and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
• Train employees on the Health, Safety and Environmental Manual
• Train and co-ordinate training for employees (e.g. working around mobile equipment, respiratory protection, emergency response, WHMIS)
• Maintain worksite safety plans – such as emergency plans, environmental or site safety plans.
• Distribution of safety material supplies and equipment.
• Conduct workplace inspections, behaviour-based observations and audits.
• Support project specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including workplace inspections, behaviour-based obserations, audits, coaching and JHSC.
• Update Safety Data Sheet records as required.
• Fire extinguisher inspections monthly.
• Inspect active project sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Conduct studies and analyse EHS data trends.
• Investigate incidents to identify causes and to determine, recommend and monitor corrective/preventive action plans.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Coordination of environmental issues.
• Coordination of security issues.
• Gather and provide EHS based statistics.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to The Team:

• Degree, diploma or certificates in Health, Safety and Environment or related experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in health and safety on civil/heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in working on civil infrastructure, specifically airport or building projects is preferred
• Background in Training and/or Education and/or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent meeting and training facilitation skills
• Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.