Health and Safety Manager

Aecon

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon, you can count on:
Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity:
Reporting to the EHS Director and Project Manager, the EHS Manager will play an integral role in planning and implementing the safety management program of an exciting new project in Ravensdale, WA. The Howard Hanson Dam Project for the US Army Corps of Engineers is an exciting opportunity to work on a joint venture team, constructing a large scale and complex heavy civil infrastructure project.

Requirements

• 10 years’ experience working on heavy civil infrastructure projects, specifically hydroelectric or large scale concrete structures.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience coordinating and managing health and safety for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Construction Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.
• OSHA 500 Certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of an effective safety management plan.
• Provide site specific safety training and orientation to workers, owners and clients.
• Develop and train supervisors and staff on the Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Review project plans and project sites before work commences, identifying safety-related risks.
• Inspect active project sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to guarantee compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Liaise with external parties such as government inspectors, sub-contractors, and general public.
• Work with project management teams and field workers to implement and devise solutions to safety-related issues on project sites.
• Work with management to create plans for emergency procedures.
• Ensure subcontractors and employees comply with safety standards.
• Represent Aecon at meetings with stakeholders and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety matters.
• Incident reporting.
• Incident Investigations.
• Claims Management.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees