Health & Safety Specialist (Senior H&S Officer - Risk Assessment) - Airport Project

AECOM is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist (Senior H&S Officer) to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga. We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world. 

Major Requirements:

The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Health and Safety on the Project. The purpose of this role is to support the project achieving top tier Safety and Security results. This involves interfacing across all project teams to establish solid relationships, provide leadership on Safety & Security elements, resources, audits, training, evaluation of own and contractor/subcontractor systems, analyze safety related data, and develop programs and processes for the continued improvement of Safety & Security performance.

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Implements the duties of the health and safety position they are appointed into which could include Onboarding & Training, Reporting, Incident Investigation, and coordinating Threat and Hazard Impact Risk Assessments (T/HIRA).

• Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance with respect to relevant health and safety matters across the program.

• Works collaboratively with the contractor to confirm that the measures set out in the site-specific safety plan are effectively implemented.

• Undertakes periodic assessments / audits and identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends corrective actions.

• Provides management level reporting and identifies key risks and issues for escalation to the appropriate decision makers.

• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of staff.