Position Title:  Advisor, Safety

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American 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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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?

Reporting to the Safety Director the Field Safety Representative will be responsible to actively promote a health and safety culture to all field employees through training and implementation of Xtreme’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.  The Safety Advisor will conduct in field crew and worker inspections and will be required to travel daily.

What You'll Do Here:

• Conduct safety orientation to workers
• Support the training of field workers on Xtreme work policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, etc.
• Conduct in field inspections and audits.
• Conduct behavioral observation in the field.
• Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection etc.
• Distribution of safety material, supplies and equipment.
• Participate as a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Inspect project / job sites and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Support Accident / Incident Response and Investigations.
• Assist in safety lead, group logistics, or on-boarding while on Emergency Response (Storm).
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.

What You'll Bring:

• A minimum of 3 years working experience in an EHS / Safety Advisor role is an asset.
• Experience in construction health and safety
• Familiar with construction terminology
• Electrical Work Knowledge is an asset
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Background in Training and / or Education and or experience delivering Safety Training programs to individuals and groups is an asset
• Valid Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Daily travel is required
• Variety of job site conditions
• Ability to communicate Effectively 
• Ability to collaborate – work cooperatively with others across the organization

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and 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.