Advisor, Safety

What is the Opportunity

Safer. Faster. Smarter.This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe reliable and innovative solutions across electrical telecommunications pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

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 Aecons Health Safety and Environmental Manual.

This position is based in the Western Washington and Eastern Idaho and travel throughout the Greater Pacific Northwest will be required.

What Youll Do Here:

• Support project specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including: inspections audits observation and coaching worker trade unions or committee(s) and the JHSC

• Site specific safety orientation to workers owners and clients and any visitors to the project site(s)
• Train and/or coordinate training for employees in Aecons Environmental Health & Safety Manual fall protection confined space entry traffic protection traffic control person SDS respiratory protection emergency response
• Coordinate/Conduct training such as SDS First Aid Forklift etc.
• Track and report safety-related statistics manage Return-to-Work program & modified duties cases at the field level
• Conduct behavioral based observation inspections in the workplace
• Conduct site safety inspections using SiteDocs software (familiarity with SiteDocs not required)
• Update Safety Data Sheets as required
• Develop workplace safety plans such as emergency evacuations (Emergency Response Plan) fire emergency traffic controls fall protection etc.
• Order safety related PPE for projects
• Distribution of safety material supplies and equipment for projects
• Assist in the development of JHAs Safe Work Procedures in High-Risk Activities Critical Lift Plans & Material Handling
• Promote the Aecon Safety Program and EHS Management System to potential industry clients
• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees
• Conduct statistical studies and analyze incident trends
• Inspect project facilities and recommend follow up on corrective actions
• Work with the Claims Administrator to assist with workers compensation claims and associated activities
• Assist in incident investigations
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits (OSHA/client)
• Coordination of environmental issues
• Support Human Resources with Respect in the Workplace events

What You Bring to the Team:

• A minimum of 5 years working experience as an EHS Advisor Field Safety Representative or Safety Coordinator
• 3 years of experience in utility (power telecom and/or oil & gas) construction health and safety (CUSP preferred)
• Underground utility installation and construction safety experience is preferred
• Familiar with construction terminology
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health legislation for Construction
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive
• Ability to work in a team environment

Pay and Benefits:

Pay Range: $70000 - $110000 per year

Individual pay isdeterminedbased on several factors including work location education experience uniqueskillsand job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications specialized training and the complexity or scope of the role.

• Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensivematchplan)
• Vacation - Paid Time Off
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecons discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees diplomas and courses)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (a subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

Aecon fosters 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. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.