Health & Safety Specialist - Airport

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to join its airport team in Mississauga, helping build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world. The position is full-time, requires on-site work five days a week, and is a replacement role.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the health and safety position, including onboarding and training, reporting, incident investigation and coordinating Threat and Hazard Impact Risk Assessments (T/HIRA)
• Provide subject-matter expertise, advice and guidance on health and safety matters across the program
• Work with the contractor to confirm that the site-specific safety plan is implemented effectively
• Undertake periodic assessments and audits, identify improvements and recommend corrective actions
• Provide management-level reporting and escalate key risks and issues to decision-makers
• Coach, mentor and support the career development of staff

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of direct on-site safety management experience and health and safety practice
• Preferred: 7+ years of professional experience in an on-site health and safety role (inspection, coordinator, onboarding and training, and/or reporting)
• Experience in construction environments or major infrastructure / aviation programs is an asset
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing health and safety management plans
• Diploma or certificate in health and safety, or equivalent training

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills, working with owners, consultants and contractors
• Incident investigation and risk assessment

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
• Award-winning training and development programs