Aecon Group Inc.

Health and Safety Coordinator – CoSS

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Montreal • Canada

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About the role

  • Ensure enforcement of the safety standards required by the project's prevention program.
  • Contribute to the development and updating of the prevention program for the construction site.
  • Monitor the implementation and proper functioning of coordination mechanisms among employers present on the site.
  • Identify situations that may present hazards and act proactively.
  • Conduct workplace inspections.
  • Ensure that workers understand the types of risks associated with their tasks.
  • Accompany the inspector during inspection visits.
  • Serve as a health and safety reference for workers and supervisors on the site.
  • Order work stoppage when the situation requires it.
  • Participate in site committee meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
  • Prepare and complete various HSE reports, documents and statistics.
  • Issue notices of non-compliance and ensure follow-up.
  • Conduct H&S orientations for workers on site.
  • Ensure that equipment and machinery inspections comply with the requirements of the prevention program and/or the manufacturer's manual.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
  • Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH, CNESST training, First Aid/CPR).
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in health, safety and environment in a construction or industrial setting.
  • Strong knowledge of safety laws, standards and best practices.
  • Experience with inspections, audits and risk assessments.
  • Ability to investigate incidents and produce clear, detailed reports.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to train and support workers.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and make decisions under pressure.
Benefits
  • Safety first. It is our foremost core value.
  • Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We are committed to honoring our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
  • We ensure that you and your family have access to the services needed for your mental, emotional and physical well‑being.
  • We believe it is important to help you build your career through Aecon University and our leadership programs.
  • We are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives such as equity, diversity and inclusion training, our Women in Construction at Aecon program, Aecon Diversity in Trades, and our employee resource groups (ERGs), to ensure inclusion is embedded across all aspects of our culture at Aecon.
  • We are a leader in sustainable construction. We are firmly committed to taking operational responsibility to minimize our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
OSHANEBOSHCNESST trainingFirst AidCPR