Safety Advisor

Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad. The Safety Advisor will be responsible to actively promote a health, safety and environmental culture to all levels of employees with the policies and procedures of Aecon’s Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.

This role will support our Aecon Foundations division and is located in Toronto, Ontario.

1. Conduct safety orientation to workers, owners, and clients.
2. Train employees on Aecon Health, Safety, and Environmental Manual.
3. Train or co-ordinate training for employees (e.g., fall protection, confined space entry, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response).
4. Conduct workplace inspections, behavior-based observations, and audits.
5. Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
6. Develop worksite safety plans – such as emergency plans, environmental or site safety plans.
7. Distribution of safety material, supplies, and equipment.
8. Safety presentations to clients.
9. Promoting the Aecon safety system to potential industry clients.
10. Conduct studies and analyze EHS data trends.
11. Recommend & monitor corrective actions.
12. Assists with workers' compensation claims.
13. Develop return-to-work and modified work programs.
14. Incident investigations.
15. Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
16. Liaise with Government agencies as required.
17. Prepare and assist with external safety audits.
18. Coordination of environmental issues.
19. Gather and provide EHS based statistics.

Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role. Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), and/or Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor preferred. 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. Valid driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract. Mobility is essential, able to work on various project locations across Canada which are often remote.