Health and Safety Advisor
About The Position
Aecon, in partnership with EAC, has been awarded a contract to construct the new R.W. Bruhn Bridge, located in Sicamous, BC. This project will include a new four lane bridge featuring a 3-meter wide pedestrian and cyclist path, 1.9 kms of highway, intersection improvements and the removal of the old bridge. This will be an opportunity to work in the beautiful Shuswap region of South Central, BC and be part of collaborative team to deliver an important infrastructure project for the community of Sicamous and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS 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.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
- WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Attendant Level 3 is required.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and/or Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor required.
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is required.
- Strong knowledge of WorkSafe BC legislation.
- Ability and experience working night shift.
- Background in Training and/or Education and or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site-specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.
- Training supervisors and staff on Aecon Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.
- Training employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
- Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Fork lift, Propane etc.
- Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
- Conduct behavioural observation in the workplace.
- Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
- Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
- Distribution of safety materials, supplies and equipment.
- Safety presentations to clients.
- Promoting the Aecon safety system to potential industry clients.
- Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
- Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
- Inspects project facilities and recommends corrective actions.
- Co-ordinate activities of site-safety coordinators.
- Working with the Claims Administrator assists with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
- Develop return to work and modified work programs.
- Accident/Incident investigations.
- Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
- Liaise with Government agencies.
- Prepare and assist with external safety audits.
- Coordination of environmental issues.
- Gather and provide statistical information to estimating for tender packages.
Benefits
- Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for employees and their families.
- Aecon University and Leadership Programs for career building.
- Commitment to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Leadership in sustainable construction with a commitment to operating responsibly and minimizing environmental and community impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
