Location: Bowmanville, ON, Canada.

Operating Sector: Safety.

Prospect
As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon will support the construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site as part of the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025, the EHS Advisor will actively promote a healthy and safe culture to all levels of employees within the organization to ensure compliance with regulations and safe work practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Support project‑specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including inspections, audits, observation, coaching, Worker Trades Committee and JHSC.

Train project staff in the requirements of conventional safety procedures.

Track and report safety‑related statistics, manage return‑to‑work and modified duties cases at the field level.

Support Human Performance program activities.

Assist in development of JSA, high‑hazard, critical lifting and handling forms and audit them in the field.

Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.

Conduct behavioural observation in the workplace.

Update material safety data sheets as required.

Develop workplace plans such as emergency evacuations, fire emergencies, traffic controls, fall protection.

Distribute safety material, supplies and equipment.

Deliver safety presentations to clients.

Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.

Inspect project facilities and recommend corrective actions.





Coordinate activities of site safety coordinators.

Assist the claims administrator with workers compensation claims and associated activities.

Develop return‑to‑work and modified work programs.

Mediating health and safety issues for resolution.

Liaise with government agencies.

Prepare and assist with external safety audits.

Coordinate environmental issues.

Gather and provide statistical information to estimating for tender packages.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CHSO or CRSP designation.

Minimum 5 years of experience in health and safety within the nuclear construction industry.

Relevant post‑secondary education or equivalent experience in the health and safety field.

Team player who accepts and can manage change regularly.

Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractor safety performance.

Knowledge of emergency planning and hot work procedures.

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders, if required.

Comfortable with different work locations and job sites.

Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive.





Champion of inclusion and diversity.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Adaptability to adaptable work schedule when required to meet deadlines.

Valid driver’s license.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 per year.

Reason for Vacancy: New.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, “Indigenous” is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non‑status), Métis and Inuit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

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📌 EHS Advisor (Ontario)
🏢 Aecon Concessions
📍 Ontario