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

Qualico Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Professional development

Job summary

Empire Envelope (part of Qualico) is seeking a Drone Operator, Safety Advisor in Calgary for a 6‑month term. The role combines hands-on safety leadership with qualified RPAS operations to support site inspections and hazard assessments.

You will monitor safety compliance, lead orientations, and document safety activities across multiple worksites, while adhering to applicable regulations and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations or equivalent.
• ACSA courses up to date.
• Standard First Aid Certification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction industry.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with Empire’s Safety Program at all assigned work sites.
• Operate RPAS/drones for inspections, investigations, and documentation.
• Lead safety orientations and enforce policies for trades and site personnel.
• Maintain documentation of Joint Safety & Health committee meetings.
• Administer first aid as required and assist COR audits.
• Investigate incidents and hazards to improve Safety Program procedures.
• Ensure drone operations comply with regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Active listening

Education

Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations

ACSA courses

Standard First Aid Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Site docs portal

Job description

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

Temporary more than 6 months Employee Calgary, AB, CA

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 the Drone 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.