Drone Operator, Safety Advisor - 6 Month Term, Empire Envelope

Star Mechanical Edmonton Ltd; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Professional environment

Job summary

Empire Envelope is piloting a drone safety program and seeks a Drone Operator, Safety Advisor to lead on-site safety inspections and RPAS operations. You will enforce safety programs, document findings, and support incident investigations across Calgary worksites.

The role requires a TC Advanced Operations pilot certificate, safety qualifications, and strong MS Office skills. This is a 6-month term with competitive compensation and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction industry.
• Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations or another certification appropriate to RPAS operations.
• ACSA courses up to date.
• Standard First Aid Certification.
• Valid driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conducting site safety inspections and documenting information.
• Rectifying unsafe conditions and mitigating risks.
• Leading safety orientations for new employees and enforcing policies.
• Maintaining documentation of Joint Safety & Health committee meetings.
• Administering first aid as required.
• Assisting in COR audits.
• Investigating incidents and reporting hazards.
• Operating drones for safety inspections and inspections documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Active listening

Detail orientation

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Education

Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations

ACSA courses up to date

Standard First Aid Certification

Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Drone Operator, Safety Advisor - 6 Month Term, Empire Envelope

Temporary more than 6 months Employee Calgary, AB, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5260

Title: Drone Operator, Safety Advisor

Term: 6 months

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching.
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence.
• A professional and collaborative work environment.

Empire Envelope and Qualico are launching a pilot project to use drones for construction site safety inspections. This initiative will help improve visibility of site conditions, support hazard identification, and reduce the need for employees to access potentially hazardous areas. To support this project, we are hiring a Safety Advisor, Drone Operator. This role will combine hands‐on safety leadership with qualified drone operations, helping establish effective inspection practices and evaluate the benefits of drone technology across our worksites.

Job Overview

Reporting to the HSE Manager as theDrone Operator, Safety Advisor you are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with Empire’s Safety Program at all assigned work sites. You also promote a safe and healthy workplace culture, and leverage opportunities to continually improve workplace safety.

Where authorized, you will operate remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS/drones) to support safety inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, documentation, and other approved business activities. All drone operations must be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, municipal, site‑specific, privacy, and company requirements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site and location safety inspections to assess and document all information into the safety inspection system.
• Rectifying any unsafe conditions or acts, and taking immediate measures to mitigate risks and hazards when necessary.
• Leading safety orientations for new employees. Enforcing policies and legislative requirements to trades and all individuals assigned to company sites/facilities.
• Maintaining updated documentation of the work site Joint Safety & Health committee meetings for assigned work sites and locations.
• Administering first aid as required and appropriate.
• Assisting in the implementation of internal and external Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits.
• Investigating workplace incidents and reports of hazardous acts or conditions in accordance with Safety Program requirements.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the Safety Program procedures, and initiating changes for continuous improvement.
• Operating company‑approved drones/RPAS for authorized safety inspections, incident investigations, hazard assessments, and documentation in compliance with all applicable regulations, company procedures, privacy requirements, and site‑specific controls.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non‑judgmental way.
• Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
• A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.
• Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations, or another certification appropriate to the company’s approved RPAS operations.
• ACSA courses up to date
• Standard First Aid Certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction industry
• Valid driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Comfortable using office equipment and Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint). Proficient with site docs and/or other safety online portals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C Certifications is an asset.
• Previous experience managing and conducting internal safety audits is an asset.

WhatWeValue

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Staying current with technical job skills.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.

Work Conditions

You work in an office site and with regular field travel to construction sites daily in the Calgary area as needed. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Empire Envelope, an established business unit of Qualico, is committed to satisfying customers throughout Alberta as they have been doing already for over 50 years. With operations in Edmonton and Calgary, we service all residential and commercial needs.

Our team is dedicated to being an industry leader and to building long‑lasting relationships with customers and their people. We seek to deliver exceptional service, on time and of the highest quality to all our customers.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.