Position Title:  Graduate Health and Safety

Join Aecon International!

Are you ready to make a real impact? At Aecon, we’re building the infrastructure that defines our generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that keeps our businesses and homes running smoothly. We’re also behind the pipelines that fuel our nation, and the airports and ports that keep us connected globally.

Our people are the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our Aecon International Team. With a diverse portfolio of projects in the Caribbean, this is your chance to be part of an exciting journey and make a difference.

Location Outline

We have opportunities available in the following locations:

• Kingstown Port, at Saint Vincent and Grenadines
• Pendry Hotel at Barbados
• Clayton J. Lloyd Airport Project at Anguilla
• USVI Airport redevelopment Project at St. Croix and St. Thomas

Position Overview

As a Graduate Health and Safety Advisor at Aecon International, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals to streamline project costs and mitigate risks, all while maintaining high standards of quality and adhering to building regulations.

What You’ll Do Here

• Administer the prevention program
• Ensure compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to construction sites
• Conduct daily inspections on site to ensure the safety and health of all
• Administer instructions and all safety measures specific to the construction site
• Ensure the production of accident and incident reports and complete accident investigations with existing personnel
• See to the implementation and follow-up on recommendations following accident investigations
• Compile statistics and report them monthly
• Participate in various meetings dealing with OSH
• Act as safety advisor to site managers
• Cooperate with the various training organizations on site and within the company
• Immediately notify the emergency service in the event of an accident or emergency
• Intervene when there is a risk of accident and investigate following an accident
• Maintain an up-to-date accident record
• Work with the site committee
• Establish and maintain coordination and cooperation with the team in place and the various stakeholders on site

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in health or environmental discipline (or equivalent work experience)

• Degree with 2:2 or higher is preferred

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, judgment, and act proactively
• High degree of organizational skills

What We Can Offer You

• Fast-paced learning environment
• Hands on experience with large scale construction projects ($200Million +)
• Understanding of the international market
• Annual flight entitlement
• Competitive expatriate salaries
• Company paid accommodation
• Health Insurance
• Pension Program
• A chance to work abroad

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.