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Health and safety Manager

AECOM
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Health and safety Manager for a large, multi-disciplinary Hydropower construction project located in Canada.

The selected candidate will interact daily with the project team, Client / Owner and contractor’s on-site teams, and reporting directly to the Project Manager.

This position may work anywhere in Canada with visits to site.

The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety policies and procedures for the hydropower project.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health and safety management within large-scale construction or engineering projects, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive health and safety management system tailored to the hydropower project.
  • Conduct risk assessments and regular site inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective measures.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Lead health and safety training programs for project staff and subcontractors to promote a safety-first culture.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborate with project management and engineering teams to integrate safety considerations into project planning and execution.
  • Monitor and report on health and safety performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in safety practices.
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders regarding health and safety matters.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, with minimum 8 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards
  • 10 years of health and safety management, preferably in large-scale construction projects.
  • Experience in Hydropower is a definite asset.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with ability to engage diverse teams and make decisions under pressure
  • Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety management systems

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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