Senior Health & Safety Specialist - Airport

AECOM•Mississauga, ON

119d•CA$82,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Specialist - Airport to join their team. This position is based on-site in Mississauga. The role supports the project in achieving top-tier Safety and Security results by interfacing with all project teams, providing leadership on Safety & Security elements, resources, audits, training, evaluating systems, analyzing safety data, and developing programs for continuous improvement. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Health and Safety on the Project.

Requirements

BA/BS + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports and presentations, capture stakeholder input and present information
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and lead multistakeholder workshops

Nice To Haves

Typically, a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in on-site health and safety role (inspection, coordinator, onboarding and training, and / or reporting).
Experience in working within construction environments, major infrastructure / aviation program experience is considered an asset.
Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing effective health and safety management plans.
Strong stakeholder management skills and comfortable in working with the owner, consultants, and contractors.
Diploma/certificate in health and safety and / or equivalent training experience.

Responsibilities

Implements the duties of the health and safety position they are appointed into which could include Onboarding & Training, Reporting, Incident Investigation, and coordinating Threat and Hazard Impact Risk Assessments (T/HIRA).
Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance with respect to relevant health and safety matters across the program.
Works collaboratively with the contractor to confirm that the measures set out in the site-specific safety plan are effectively implemented.
Undertakes periodic assessments / audits and identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends corrective actions.
Provides management level reporting and identifies key risks and issues for escalation to the appropriate decision makers.
Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of the Airport client staff.