Health Safety Environment Advisor

Company Description Acden Aves is a First Nations owned partnership with the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, focused on protecting wildlife from harm. The organization combines best-in-class technology with traditional Indigenous knowledge to deter birds from hazardous areas.

Role Description The Health Safety Environment (HSE) Advisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Fort McMurray, AB. Day-to-day tasks include conducting site inspections, risk assessments, and audits; identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions; and monitoring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards. The HSE Advisor will provide training, coaching, and guidance to team members on safe work practices and emergency response procedures. This position also involves preparing HSE reports, maintaining documentation, participating in incident investigations, and collaborating with operations and leadership to drive a strong safety culture that aligns with Acden Aves’ mission of wildlife and environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary education or certification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, and an NCSO designation are required.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance relevant to industrial and wildlife protection settings.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and developing corrective action plans.
• Ability to design and deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and coaching sessions for diverse teams in field and industrial environments.
• Strong communication, documentation, and report-writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to explain complex HSE concepts clearly.
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HSE management systems or reporting tools.
• Experience working in field-based, industrial, or environmental operations, ideally with wildlife-related or Indigenous partnership projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on-site, adapt to changing conditions, and promote a positive, inclusive safety culture.