What is the Opportunity?From fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnaround and maintenance, Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction and water infrastructure, providing clients in Canada and the U.S. with vertically integrated solutions and exceptional self-perform work.
The EHS Lead Advisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across Aecon Industrial projects. Reporting to the EHS Manager, this role provides field leadership through safety training, inspections, audits, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and the development of site-specific safety programs. The successful candidate works closely with project teams to proactively identify risks, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of workplace safety and environmental performance.
Please Note:- This is a site based position based in Sturegeon Country, Alberta.
- The regular shift for this role is 14 consecutive working days followed by 7 consecutive days off.
What You'll Do Here:- Supports project specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including inspections, audits, observation and coaching, Worker Trades Committee and JHSC.
- Ensures site specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.
- Trains and/or coordinates employees in Aecon's Health, Safety and Environmental Manual, fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
- Coordinates/conducts training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Forklift, etc.
- Tracks and reports safety-related statistics, manages Return to Work, modified duties cases at the field level.
- Conducts behavioral observation in the workplace.
- Updates Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
- Develops workplace plans such as emergency evacuations (Emergency Response Plan), fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection, etc.
- Orders safety-related PPE for the project using Aecon's PPE Catalogue.
- Manages the distribution of safety material, supplies and equipment for the project.
- Assists in the development of FMEA, JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Procedures for High Risk Activities, Critical Lifting and Handling.
- Promotes the Aecon Safety Program and System to potential industry clients.
- Participates as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
- Conducts studies and analyzes incident/accident trends.
- Inspects project facilities and recommends and follows up on corrective actions.
- Works with the Claims Administrator to assist with workers' compensation claims and associated activities.
- Develops return to work and modified work programs.
- Assists in accident/incident investigations.
- Mediates health and safety issues for resolution.
- Prepares and assists with external safety audits such as COR.
- Coordinates environmental issues.
- Gathers and provides statistical information to Estimating for tender packages.
- Supports Human Performance program activities.
- Supports Human Resources with Respect in the Workplace events.
What You Bring to the Team:- A minimum of 2 years working experience in an EHS Advisor role.
- Completion of NCSO designation or equivalent OHS education.
- 3 years experience in construction health and safety.
- Familiar with construction terminology.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
