Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) Advisor

SMS Equipment is seeking field-focused Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) Advisor to partner with employees and operational leaders in Fort McMurray. In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships, provide practical safety leadership across our shops and customer sites, and help identify and address hazards through coaching, inspections, audits, reporting, and the consistent application of standards and procedures. Supporting some of the largest heavy equipment fleets in the industry, you’ll have a direct impact on safe work practices, risk management, and legislative and corporate compliance.

Work Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year, based on experience
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: 7x7, Thursday start

Travel and accommodation are not provided for this role. Candidates must make their own arrangements.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with employees and management to identify and correct potential environmental, safety, and health hazards.
• Support implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures and provide guidance on company objectives.
• Contribute to audits of health, safety, and environmental programs for alignment with company standards, government regulations, and local conditions.
• Identify problem areas, gather information, and recommend remedial action.
• Conduct inspections of employee work areas at SMS Equipment and customer sites and work with management to resolve health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Assist with adapting policies, plans, and programs to meet established objectives.
• Coordinate monthly inspections and meetings and participate as a member of the safety committee.
• Support safety filing, recording, and reporting and contribute to the development of safety and health standards.

What You Bring

You will bring a Health and Safety diploma or equivalent education, 5+ years of experience in a field safety role, and hands-on experience working around construction or mining equipment. You understand field work, maintenance operations, and risk management, and can lead investigations, identify root causes, and drive meaningful improvements.

Other required qualifications include:

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to coach leaders and build effective working relationships.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and the ability to adjust effectively to changing priorities and demands.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice to Have:

• Professional designation such as CRSP, CRST, NCSO, or equivalent.
• Experience with safety software and reporting systems such as Intelex, Enablon, Cority, SAP, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with Oil Sands customer site requirements.
• COR auditor certification.
• A demonstrated record of continuing professional development.
• French language skills.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Pre-employment medical examination
• Drug & alcohol check
• 5-year commercial drivers abstract

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.