Field Safety Advisor

Ovintiv; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovintiv is seeking a Field Safety Advisor based in Grande Prairie to support the Environmental, Health & Safety team for Alberta Montney Production Operations. This role involves daily EH&S support, conducting inspections, and fostering safety initiatives within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant EH&S experience, particularly in the oil and gas industry, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Market-leading vacation/time-off program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EH&S experience, 2+ years in oil and gas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of Alberta OHS Legislation and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide EH&S expertise, coaching, and support.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and emergency response.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

5+ years of EH&S experience

Minimum 2 years in oil and gas industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

TapRoot investigation training

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success.As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development.We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date:

07/01/2025

The Canadian Operating Area Environmental, Health &Safety (EH&S) teamhas an opportunity fora FieldSafety Advisor. The position will provide support to Ovintiv's Alberta Montney Production Operations groups. The position is based out of Grande Prairie, AB and has a work schedule of Monday to Friday with the first and third Friday of each month off.

Responsibilities:

• provide day to day expertise, support and coaching on all EH&S matters

• provide proactive EH&S support to operations through inspections, meeting support,training, visible field leadership and education

• provide reactive support to operations through incident investigations, emergency response, visual safety leadership, analysis, etc.

• be the source of new ideas, creative approaches and sound solutions to EH&S challenges within the Operating Unit

• critical task hazard assessments such as CSE (confined space entry) documentation and support

• be a local champion of the Ovintiv EH&S management system and guide leaders and staff in their respective responsibilities related to the management system

• enhance and support the internal inspection and audit program for the Canadian Operating Area

• conduct scheduled internal checks and inspections to assess risk and internal control systems for safety, environment, regulatory, health compliance to Ovintiv's standards

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of EH&S experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the oil and gas industry

• knowledge of production operations and ability to evaluate risks through a risk assessment process

• self-motivated with the ability to make decisions based on sound, objective judgment, and a desire for thoroughness and diligence regarding supporting evidence for audit results

• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act as a change agent to influence and facilitate business solutions

• ability to garner respect and trust by providing and accepting constructive feedback in a team environment

• able to work independently and in a team environment

• excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization

• working knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory framework inAlberta

• understanding of Alberta OHS Legislation

• strong computer skills and working knowledge in Microsoft Office

• strong organizational and communication skills

• field travel/time is required

• TapRoot investigation training and a registered safety professional designation would be an asset

Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.