Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Alberta team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

This is an intermediate HSE role and will report directly to the Provincial Health, Safety & Environmental Manager based out of Calgary. As the HSE Advisor in the Calgary office, you will oversee assigned workplaces and ensure compliance with company and client safety requirements, as well as all government policies, procedures, acts and regulations in the area of occupational health and safety. You will also evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and control risks in the workplace.

The ideal candidate is able to demonstrate leadership and drive a strong safety culture. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing strong HS&E leadership, guidance, and support to assigned workplaces within Calgary and Southern Alberta
• Assisting and supporting the Provincial HSE Manager in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures, and in accordance with Black & McDonald and regulatory requirements
• Conducting inspections (as required) of job sites, facilities, and equipment for compliance with general and specific safety standards; following up on any non-compliance issues and taking appropriate action to remedy it
• Leading / supporting incident investigations, mentoring, coaching field leadership in the completion of reports
• Conducting audits of subcontractor safety management systems, loss control programs, and non-compliance issues; preparing reports and making recommendations for changes as necessary
• Supporting the implementation of the Certificate of Recognition Program (COR) for the Alberta Region
• Sharing feedback, observations and reporting details related to regional HS&E achievements and opportunities with regional managers and people leaders
• Overseeing and/or participating in incident investigation and reviews
• Supporting modified duty programs, as required
• Ensuring emergency response plans are in place and aligned with local regulatory, regional, divisional and corporate requirements
• Participating in regional planning
• Maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and practices in the area of health, safety and environment
• Conducting and supporting the annual Safety Management System Audit

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (openness to change and the ability to identify when it is needed and to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem-Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems in a logical, organized manner and develops effective and solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Active NCSO or equivalent certification
• Certified COR Auditor, required
• A bachelor's degree, diploma, or certification in Occupational Health & Safety and Environment, preferred
• Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) would be considered an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of HSE work experience within the construction industry, ideally in commercial and utilities construction
• Working knowledge of provincial and local safety and environmental regulations and programs
• Experience as COR Auditor is an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong report writing skills
• Microsoft Office, computer literacy (word, excel, power point)
• Ability to facilitate programs and present to all levels of employees that include trades employees, office staff and management
• Position is mainly based in Calgary NE office) but minimal travel is to be expected. A clean driver’s abstract is required for this position
• Please note that our Calgary office is scheduled to relocate to Janet, AB by Spring 2027

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from people with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodation is available upon request for candidates to take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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