Advisor, EHS

Advisor, EHS

Join Aecon Group Inc. as an EHS Advisor in Ottawa. This role is part of Aecon Utilities, Canada’s #1 utility construction provider.

Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, building safe and sustainable projects in transportation and energy.

The EHS Advisor will actively promote a health, safety, and environmental culture across all levels of employees in accordance with Aecon's Health, Safety and Environmental Manual. The position focuses on the Renewables Projects Construction team.

• Drive an inclusive culture and promote equity and belonging.
• Conduct employee health and safety orientation and site‑specific safety orientation for workers, owners, and clients.
• Train employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Forklift, Propane, etc.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and behavioural observations.
• Develop workplace plans—emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribute safety material, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Present safety to clients and promote Aecon safety systems.
• Participate as a guest of the Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Analyze accident trends and conduct studies.
• Inspect project facilities, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate environmental issues.
• Assist with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
• Develop return‑to‑work and modified work programs.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and mediate health and safety issues.
• Prepare and assist with internal and external safety audits.

• Previous experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction regulations.
• Experience in Aerial Hydro and Telecommunications is an asset.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, Asbestos in Construction, Designated Substances, and Smoking in the Workplace.
• Must hold an NCSO designation.
• Comfortable travelling to various job sites from Peterborough to Ottawa.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.
• Champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong relationship‑management skills.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule to meet deadlines.
• Valid G driver’s license.

Ottawa, Canada.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome all applicants, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request during interview and hiring processes.

We may use AI tools responsibly in screening; final hiring decisions will be made by qualified Aecon team members.