Health & Safety Advisor (H&S)
Location: Port Moody, BC (Onsite)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Long-Term Extensions Likely)
Compensation: $71–$77/hr INC
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours/week)
TEEMA is currently supporting a leading Canadian energy company in the search for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support operations at a petroleum products terminal in Port Moody, BC.
This is a primarily field-based position (approximately 80% field / 20% office) responsible for supporting contractor safety, conducting worksite assessments, identifying hazards, and ensuring safe work practices across terminal operations.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive Health & Safety experience in high-risk industrial environments, preferably within Oil & Gas, petroleum terminals, refineries, industrial construction or maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular field safety inspections, worksite assessments and Critical Control Assurance (CCA) reviews.
- Participate in safety meetings, contractor toolbox talks and daily safety discussions.
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with site safety procedures, regulatory requirements and established safety standards.
- Identify potential hazards and verify appropriate controls are in place before and during work execution.
- Assess high-risk activities including confined space entry, working at heights, excavation and hazardous energy control.
- Provide on-the-spot coaching and guidance to contractors and site personnel to reinforce safe work practices.
- Review contractor safety qualifications, training records and competency requirements.
- Support incident investigations and assist with corrective actions.
- Assist with hazard assessments, safe work planning and contractor Health & Safety Plans.
- Work closely with site leadership to identify safety trends, address recurring concerns and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of Health & Safety experience in high-risk industrial environments, preferably Oil & Gas, petrochemical, refineries, terminals or heavy industrial construction.
- Recognized safety certification such as CRSP, CRST or CSO, or a diploma/degree in Occupational Health & Safety supported by relevant experience.
- Strong hands-on experience conducting field safety inspections, hazard assessments and contractor safety oversight.
- Demonstrated knowledge of high-risk work activities including confined space entry, working at heights, excavation and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Experience supporting contractor safety management, safe work procedures and incident investigations.
- Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and industrial safety standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage field personnel, contractors and site leadership.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in an active industrial environment.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative, safety-focused team.
