Position Title:  Sr. 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?

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities delivers projects. As we continue our journey to becoming Canada’s #1 utility construction provider, we are seeking a Senior EHS Advisor to provide leadership, expertise, and strategic oversight across our operations.

The Senior EHS Advisor plays a critical leadership role in advancing Aecon’s health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture by influencing behaviours, mentoring teams, and driving continuous improvement. Supporting Aecon Power Services, this role will be supporting the Sudbury to Sault Ste Marie Regions and works closely with project leadership, clients, and operations to ensure best-in-class EHS performance.  Travel will be required withing the province to various substation projects along with some additional travel out of province.

What You’ll Do Here

• Provide senior-level leadership and subject matter expertise in health, safety, and environmental management across complex, high-risk utility construction projects
• Champion and model Aecon’s inclusive safety culture, reinforcing equity, diverse perspectives, and psychological safety at all levels of the organization
• Act as a trusted advisor to project leadership, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors on EHS risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and best practices
• Lead and oversee employee, site-specific, and client safety orientations, ensuring consistency, quality, and regulatory alignment
• Deliver and coordinate advanced and legislated training programs, including:
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry
• Traffic Protection and Traffic Control Person (TCP)
• WHMIS
• Respiratory Protection
• Emergency Response
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project-specific EHS plans, including:
• Emergency response and evacuation plans
• Fire and environmental emergency procedures
• Traffic control and public protection plans
• Fall protection and high-risk work plans
• Lead formal workplace inspections, audits, and behavioural observation programs, identifying trends, systemic issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyze incident data and accident trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior project and functional leadership
• Lead and participate in accident and incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis, regulatory reporting, and sustainable corrective actions
• Serve as a management representative on Joint Health and Safety Committees, providing leadership and mentorship to committee members
• Prepare for, lead, and support internal and external audits, including client and regulatory audits
• Partner with the Claims Administrator to manage workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and modified duties plans
• Provide oversight and coordination of environmental compliance and issues, including inspections, mitigation, and reporting
• Deliver professional safety presentations to clients and industry partners, promoting Aecon’s EHS systems and demonstrating leadership in safety excellence
• Mentor and support junior EHS team members, contributing to capability building and succession planning

What You Bring to the Team

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry in a Health, Safety, and/or Environmental role
• Proven experience working on high voltage or high-risk utility construction projects (strong asset)
• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Construction Regulations
• Strong working knowledge of related legislation and standards, including:
  • WHMIS
  • Asbestos in Construction
  • Designated Substances
  • Smoking in the Workplace
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and proactive leadership
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage and challenge senior leaders, clients, and frontline teams
• Recognized champion of inclusion, diversity, and respect in the workplace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder relationship management capabilities
• Comfortable supporting a flexible work schedule to meet project and operational needs
• Valid G Driver’s License

The expected salary for this position is $100,000-$110,000. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience and unique skills. 

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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.