EHS Advisor

**At United we are a team of engineers, builders, planners and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.**

**ABOUT THE PROJECT**

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon, United and AtkinsRealis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Advisor reports to the EHS Manager through the Departmental Lead(s) and is responsible to provide health and safety advice and assistance to the projects Line Supervisors. The EHS Advisor will audit the Project EHS Programs and work with the line organization to develop corrective actions with the goal of continuously improving health and safety in the workplace.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**
- Support project specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including; inspections, audits, observation and coaching, Worker Trades Committee and JHSC.
- Mentor project staff in the requirements of conventional safety procedures.
- Track and report safety-related statistics.
- Support the management of Return to Work and Modified duties cases at the field level.
- Support Human Performance Program activities.
- Speaking in front of/to (large) work groups.
- Assist in development of JSA/SWP, High Hazard, Critical Lifting and Handling forms, Confined space and dropped object prevention and audit same in the field.
- Additional detailed requirements as outlined in the Project Specific EHS and EHS management
- Walkdown jobsite and ensure controls are in place as per plan. Review JARR cards, pre-job briefs, hot work permits, safe lift plans, LOTO, etc.
- Report all accidents, incidents (conventional or radiological safety), near misses, unsafe conditions and behaviours to the Safety Manager immediately.
- Assist Line Supervisors in accident, incident, near miss investigations and ensure all documentation is completed and distributed as required.
- Post and maintain Safety bulletins, posters, distribution of safety material, supplies and equipment.
- Develop and deliver presentations to workers, sub-contractors, and clients.
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of EHS.
- Perform inspections and audits; formal and informal.
- Immediately stop work activity when unsafe acts or conditions exist and immediately inform site management.
- Maintain files of safety related paperwork such JARR cards, PJB etc.
- Ensure that corrective actions have been taken whenever safety deficiencies have been identified.
- Participate in daily tailboard and weekly safety meetings.
- Mentor and coach craft and supervision in the field with regards to safety roles and responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.

**WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU**
- Experience in Health and Safety within the construction industry.
- Relevant Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field.
- A designation such as CHSO, CRSP or NCSO is preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicable Ontario/nuclear Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Incident Investigation training/experience considered an asset.
- Experience in nuclear considered an asset.
- A team player that accepts and can manage change regularly and timely.
- Demonstrated Leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong computer skills with advanced skills in Word and Excel.

**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**
- 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. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.