Advisor Health & Safety

HF Sinclair; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Mississauga is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support a proactive safety culture at the Lubricants Plant. Responsibilities include developing health and safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and supporting emergency response initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in safety or industrial hygiene. This position requires physical ability to handle equipment and a commitment to on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years related work experience in Industrial Hygiene or Safety.
• Experience in an oil and gas environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with frontline employees and management.
• Supporting development and implementation of health and safety programs.
• Conducting workplace assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Participating in investigations of incidents and near misses.
• Managing multiple priorities to support effective safety initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of safety related Acts, Regulations and Standards

Strong analytical skills with EHS data and metrics

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong understanding of risk assessment

Strong understanding of management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Professional Certification in Safety or Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Basic Function

Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company located in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor within the Environment, Health and Safety Department. The Advisor is responsible for the Lubricants Plant and as well ancillary facilities such as R&D, offices and warehouses as needed. PCLI has a strong safety culture and this position will continue to build upon that strong foundation by coaching line management and providing front line field support for health & safety as well as continuous improvement in processes and management systems. The position reports into the Team Leader of Safety, Security and Emergency Response.

Job Duties

• Building strong relationships with frontline employees, leaders, and management to help foster and sustain a proactive safety culture
• Supporting the development and implementation of health, safety, or emergency response programs aimed at risk mitigation and continuous improvement
• Assisting with health & safety-related activities across the site, such as incident management, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews, and field visits
• Contributing to the incident management process by offering guidance and, when needed, participating in investigations of incidents, injuries / illnesses, or near misses
• Staying informed on current and emerging safety and industrial hygiene (IH) regulations and standards and helping to assess their impact and recommend mitigation strategies
• Participate in a leadership role on the Lubricants Centre Emergency Response Team, attending, coordinating and stewarding training such as first aid, live fire training, marine, pumper operator and hazmat training
• Assisting in the management of IH program elements such as contaminant control (e.g., asbestos, lead, BTEX), SDS system maintenance, equipment calibration, ergonomics, and fit testing
• Conducting or supporting workplace assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
• Collaborating on Safety and IH work processes within Petro-Canada Lubricants and the broader HollyFrontier organization
• Supporting Emergency Response and Fire Code compliance activities, including drills and inspections
• Participating in industry initiatives, such as those led by the Canadian Fuels Association, related to chemical management
• Respond to various emergencies (Fire, Spill / Release, Marine) during evenings, nights and weekends as required
• Sharing safety-related information, skills, and best practices across teams and departments
• Managing multiple priorities and requests to support timely and effective safety initiatives
• Taking on special assignments or tasks as directed by the supervisor, based on evolving business needs

Experience

• Minimum 3 - 5 years related work experience in Industrial Hygiene or Safety with preference for both
• Interpretation and application to the organization for safety, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, Emergency Response Acts,Regulations and Standards
• Experience in an oil and gas environment is an asset

Education Level

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (such as BSc in Occupational and Public Health, Health and Safety)
• Professional Certification in Safety or Industrial Hygiene (e.g. Canadian Registered Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienest or Registered Occupational Hygienest) is an asset

Required Skills

• Knowledgeable with safety related Acts, Regulations and Standards and ability to interpret applicability to the operations
• Strong understanding and application of management systems
• Strong analytical skills with EHS data and metrics
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and prioritization based on risk
• Able to effectively advise and use non-authoritative leadership to influence leaders,stakeholder groups and external peers
• Strong analytical and investigative skills to develop effective solutions and recommendations for complex events and problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and relationship building skills

Work Conditions

• Physically able to climb ladders and carry equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, incumbent will enter areas with chemical, physical, and biological hazards
• The successful candidate will be expected to work five days per week on-site to support operational needs and team collaboration. Shift-work may be required during times of planned maintenance turnarounds approx. every 2 years
• Some travel generally within Canada and U.S. is required for functional network meetings or training
• Extended hours may be required when business requirements dictate
• Available to be on call periodically as part of emergency response support team