AECOM is seeking a
Senior Health & Safety Specialist - Airport to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga. We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.
This is a new positionMajor Requirements:The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Health and Safety on the Project. The purpose of this role is to support the project achieving top tier Safety and Security results. This involves interfacing across all project teams to establish solid relationships, provide leadership on Safety & Security elements, resources, audits, training, evaluation of own and contractor/subcontractor systems, analyze safety related data, and develop programs and processes for the continued improvement of Safety & Security performance.
To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Implements the duties of the health and safety position they are appointed into which could include Onboarding & Training, Reporting, Incident Investigation, and coordinating Threat and Hazard Impact Risk Assessments (T/HIRA).
- Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance with respect to relevant health and safety matters across the program.
- Works collaboratively with the contractor to confirm that the measures set out in the site-specific safety plan are effectively implemented.
- Undertakes periodic assessments / audits and identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends corrective actions.
- Provides management level reporting and identifies key risks and issues for escalation to the appropriate decision makers.
- Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of the Airport client staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports and presentations, capture stakeholder input and present information
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and lead multistakeholder workshops
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:- BA/BS + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Requirement:- Typically, a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in on-site health and safety role (inspection, coordinator, onboarding and training, and / or reporting).
- Experience in working within construction environments, major infrastructure / aviation program experience is considered an asset.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing effective health and safety management plans.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and comfortable in working with the owner, consultants, and contractors.
- Diploma/certificate in health and safety and / or equivalent training experience.
Additional InformationThis position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
