Akshay Mehta

Health & Safety professional with experience supporting multiple heavy civil and industrial construction projects, specializing in regulatory compliance, hazard management, and audit readiness across multi-jurisdictional environments. Proven ability to support COR audits, ISN RAVS compliance, and prime contractor responsibilities while working closely with project teams to manage risk and improve safety performance.

Corporate Health and Safety Advisor at Industra Construction Corp. (2025-04 – Present)

• Lead development and implementation of corporate and project-level safety programs across multiple construction projects
• Support prime contractor responsibilities, including development and implementation of SSSPs, hazard assessments (FLHA/JHA), and regulatory compliance
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions
• Liaise with clients and regulatory authorities to address compliance requirements, inspections, and corrective actions
• Monitor safety performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide coaching and training to supervisors and workers on hazard identification and control measures
• Support safety oversight across multiple concurrent construction projects with varying risk profiles
• Conduct periodic site inspections per month and support closure of corrective actions
• Support COR audit readiness and ISN RAVS compliance through program development and documentation alignment
• Support corporate safety program standardization and continuous improvement across projects, aligning procedures with COR and regulatory requirements
• Project exposure includes water/wastewater infrastructure, pump stations, and heavy civil construction works
• Support planning and execution of high-risk work activities, including confined space, lifting/rigging, excavation, and hazardous materials operations

Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator (Office and Site) at PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. (2020-05 – 2025-03)

• Delivered site orientations and participated in toolbox/tailgate meetings
• Supported hazard assessments and control measures for high-risk activities (confined space, heavy equipment, formwork, etc.)
• Maintained safety documentation and tracked incidents, inspections, and corrective actions
• Participated in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings and contributed to safety improvements
• Supported safety compliance on a large-scale healthcare infrastructure project (New St. Paul's Hospital)

Corporate Health and Safety Coordinator (Intern) (Contract) at Refrigerative Supply Ltd. (2022-04 – 2022-08)

• Supported the development of a company-wide safety program across multiple provinces
• Developed safe work procedures and safety documentation
• Assisted with training coordination (WHMIS, First Aid, equipment)
• Conducted compliance reviews of emergency plans and safety processes

Lead Hazmat Professional at Phoenix Enterprises Ltd. (2020-11 – 2021-11)

Hazmat Professional at Universal Environmental Services (2020-10 – 2020-10)

Hazmat Professional at Actes Environmental Ltd (2020-05 – 2020-09)

Hazardous Materials Experience at Field Construction Background

• Led hazardous materials identification and risk assessments (silica, asbestos, lead)
• Developed and implemented Exposure Control Plans (ECPs) and hazard assessments (FLHA/JHA)
• Conducted air monitoring and ensured compliance with WHMIS and regulatory requirements
• Delivered hazmat training and supported spill response and incident investigations
• Managed hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal in compliance with regulations
• Provided specialized hazardous materials advisory support across construction projects

Certificate in Advanced Safety Management in Safety Management – BCIT

Associate Certificate in OHS in Occupational Health & Safety – BCIT

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety in Occupational Health & Safety – BCIT