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? -***THIS POSITION IS BASED IN WASHINGTON, DC
Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we're looking for an EHS Advisor to help us get there!

The Safety/EHS Advisor will be responsible to actively promote a healthy, safe and environmentally sound culture to all levels of employees with the policies and procedures of Aecon’s Health, Safety and Environmental Manual. This position is based in Washington D.C and some travel will be required.

What You'll Do Here:

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
• Conduct Employee health and safety orientations and site-specific safety orientations to workers, owners and clients.
• Train employees in safety related activities, rules, guidelines and policies, to include: fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control methods, GHS system, SDS requirements, respiratory protection, emergency response, etc.
• Coordinate training such as First Aid/CPR, etc.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Conduct behaviour-based observations in the workplace.
• Develop workplace safety plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection plans, etc.
• Distribute safety material, supplies and equipment as needed to team members.
• Conduct safety presentations to clients and promote Aecon safety systems to potential industry clients.
• Participate as a member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
• Inspect project facilities and recommend corrective actions, & coordination of environmental issues.
• Work with the Claims Administrator, assist with workers’ compensation claims and associated activities.
• Develop return to work and modified work programs.
• Gather information regarding incidents; write and compile incident reports
• Report to incidents to EHS Manager and Aecon Corporate through proper channels
• Conduct Accident/Incident investigations.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience as an EHS Advisor, Field Safety Representative, or Safety Coordinator, preferably in support of construction work activities
• 3 years of experience in a utility construction (oil & gas pipeline preferred) health and safety role
• Health and Safety Certification required; Construction Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) preferred

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. If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process, please  click here .

At Aecon, we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply, recognizing the diverse perspective, resilience, and leadership abilities you bring. Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.