Health and Safety Advisor

• Pay Rate: $65.50/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Start Date: ASAP
• Contract End: March 31, 2027
• Location: Fort McMurray, AB
  
  

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced H&S Field Safety Advisor to support safe work execution at an oil sands site south of Fort McMurray. This is a field-focused role, with about 90% of your time spent onsite assessing worksite safety, coaching field personnel, and supporting contractors in meeting critical safety controls. The remaining 10% is office-based, supporting hazard identification for upcoming work and helping contractors meet safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Field Work (90%)

• Attend safety meetings and contractor toolbox talks.
• Conduct regular Critical Control Assessments and Enablon inspection checklists to confirm compliance with critical safety controls and protocols, and provide feedback and coaching to close gaps.
• Support work execution activities by ensuring hazards are identified and appropriate controls are in place.
• Evaluate contractor workers’ safety training and competencies to confirm they meet required standards.
• Assess the field implementation of high-risk safety standards, such as confined space entry and working at heights.
• Provide just-in-time coaching when unsafe practices are observed, and report systemic issues or ongoing trends to leadership.
• Promptly identify and communicate safety hazards, escalating high-risk gaps or persistent trends to your leader.
• Support safety incident investigations when requested by the incident owner.
• Ensure contractors follow contractor management requirements.
  
  

Office Work (10%)

• Support hazard identification for planned scopes of work.
• Provide guidance to help contractors comply with relevant safety regulations and standards.
• Attend work-related meetings to provide safety support.
  
  

Qualifications

• A recognized safety certification (such as CRSP, CRST, or CSO), a diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or demonstrated EH&S competency supported by relevant experience.
• 10 years of proven safety experience in high-risk work settings.
• Strong understanding of safety regulatory requirements.
• Experience promoting a culture that encourages reporting, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An effective listener who seeks to understand safety support needs and clearly communicates company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of leadership.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Safety experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with Enablon or similar EH&S inspection software.
  
  

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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