What is the Opportunity?

CanAtom, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Aecon, is delivering the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Project under a collaborative contract with Ontario Power Generation. The joint venture is underway to complete the retube, feeder, and boiler replacement (RFBR) of Units 5-8. Building on the successful delivery of the Darlington Refurbishment Project, the CanAtom team brings proven experience in safely executing complex nuclear projects on time and on budget to support Ontario's clean energy future.

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Senior Advisor reports to the EHS Director and is responsible for providing health and safety advice and assistance to the projects Line Supervisors. The Senior EHS Advisor will be responsible for supervising a small team of EHS Advisors that will be engaged in the development, implementation, and auditing of the Safety Program for the Projects.

What You'll Do Here:

• With guidance, provide leadership and direction to the EHS Advisors and line management in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS management systems and processes.
• Oversee and develop Employee environment, health and safety orientation and Site-specific environment, health and safety orientation to workers, owners, and clients.
• Mentor supervisors and staff on Aecon Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Ensure that such critical systems to the EHS Management System, such as FMEA, JHA's, JARR cards, Observations, Inspections, and audits are completed as required on the projects.
• Ensure effective risk mitigation plans are in place such as environmental management, emergency preparedness/response plans, communication plans. are continuously developed, maintained, and implemented properly.
• Oversee, monitor, conduct, and facilitate observation and coaching and inspections in the workplace.
• Develop and facilitate EHS presentations to clients.
• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Ensure accidents/incidents are recognized and investigated in a timely manner by providing leadership and direction in all facets of training, reporting, investigation, and analysis.
• Provide measures of loss and risk management improvement through accident/incident trend analysis to support annual performance targets.
• Work with the Environmental representative to ensure environmental risks are identified and addressed in the Environment Management Plan, and the plan is executed accordingly.
• Make recommendations on environmental and safety products for the workplace.
• Liaise with Government agencies.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations to workers, project leadership, and clients.
• Support the management of Return to Work and Modified duties cases at the field level.
• Support Human Performance Program activities.
• Participate in daily tailboards and weekly safety meetings.
• Provide supervision and leadership to EHS Advisors including day-to-day task assignments, overseeing work to ensure timely completion and meeting expectations for quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Possession of or work towards a designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor and National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is an asset
• Knowledge of Construction projects with a solid understanding of the Occupation Health and Safety Act ("OHSA") and other relevant regulations and legislations required.
• Incident Investigation training/experience considered an asset
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent meeting and training facilitation.
• Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment
• OPG or Bruce Power Security Clearance would be considered an asset.
• This position requires the successful candidate to be in the field observing work, requiring the ability to walk more than 3 km per day, climb minimum 3 flights of stairs and occasionally climb ladders.
• This role requires flexibility to support project demands, including shift work, extended hours, and occasional weekend or night work throughout the duration of the project.
• This role requires the successful candidate to work within a nuclear environment.
• Various work locations in both field and office.
• Frequent travel between work sites.
• Work in respirator and plastics (as required).
• Potential entry into confined space and working at heights.
• Radiological environments

Due to the nature of work conducted by CanAtom, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment. Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.