EHS Consultant

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 50,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
AECOM is seeking an EHS Consultant to be based out of either these locations: Markham, ON; Kitchener, ON; Mississauga, ON; Ottawa

**Responsibilities**:
**Take on assigned H&S projects such as (but not limited to)**: H&S audits, industrial hygiene sampling, construction safety management and hazardous materials management

+ Conduct health and safety compliance audits to regulatory requirement

+ Provide construction safety assurance by reviewing and assessing Contractor’s Health & Safety Plan and Safe Work Method submissions and inspecting construction sites.

+ Perform industrial hygiene and hazardous materials field assignments (sampling, monitoring, and/or investigation) independently

+ Lead and participate on-site health and safety meetings (e.g. tailgate meeting, JHSC meeting, incident investigation meeting, etc)

+ Ensure compliance with client’s health and safety standards and requirements

+ Consistently executing prescribed technical procedures and work plans.

+ Interacting, coordinating, and scheduling projects with clients, as directed by the Project Managers, EHS Manager and/or Director.

+ Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external contacts.

+ Consistently maintaining professionalism and objectivity while working with colleagues and clients who require varying degrees of support.

+ Conducting project administration tasks as required, including timesheet generation, project finance management and project invoicing.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Requirements**:
+ Relevant degree from an accredited institution, as well as an educational qualification in occupational health and safety

+ 6 years of experience in health and safety consultation or advisory role (e.g. engineering consulting, oil and gas, and construction)

**Preferred Qualifications**:
+ Thorough understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations with emphasis on creating strong safety culture on-site and accident prevention techniques including compliance with external and internal policies;
**+ Must have experience in one of the following**:
+ Experience with construction projects - (e.g. railway, subway, light rail, commercial, industrial)

+ Experience with industrial hygiene projects (e.g. biological/chemical/physical exposure)

+ Experience with environmental health and safety compliance audits (e.g ISO45001 or COR)

+ Professional and technical designations _are an asset_ (CIH/ROH, CSP/ASP/CRSP, NSCO, CSO)

+ Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

+ Strong organizational, administrative, analytical and problem-solving abilities

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy

+ Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Availability to travel with valid driver’s license required

+ Reliable vehicle and insurance

+ Experienced in performing third-party health and safety audits

+ Field le