Position Title:  EHS Advisor, Tunneling

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 First. 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?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the construction of Canada’s first Small Modular Reactor on the SMR-X Project. Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase, design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the BOP CCW EHS Manager, the EHS Tunnel Advisor actively promotes a healthy and safe culture to all levels of employees within the organization to ensure compliance with regulations, safe work practices and procedures.

What You'll Do Here:

• Support project specific Tunnel operations safety and environmental management plans and procedures including inspections, audits, observation and coaching, Worker Trades Committee and JHSC
• Train project staff in the requirements of Tunnel safety procedures.
• Track and report safety-related statistics, manage Return to Work, Modified duties cases at the field level;
• Additional detailed requirements as outlined in the Project Specific EHS and related programs
• Support Human Performance program activities
• Assist in development of JHA, High Hazard, Critical Lifting and Handling forms and audit same in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A designation such as CHSO, CRSP or NSCO
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health and Safety within the Tunnel construction.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tunnel and shaft regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with working with Tunnel boring machines (TBM)
• Relevant Post Secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field
• A Team Player that accepts and can manage change regularly
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage sub-contractors safety performance
• Emergency Planning and Hot Work Procedures
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders, if required
• Must be comfortable with different work locations and job sites
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines

This posting is proactively seeking a Tunneling EHS Advisor to join the SMR-X project to support with future needs.

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply – specifically those from the Williams Treaty Nations and Metis Nation of Ontario

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.