Field Safety Advisor

Corrosion Service Company Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrosion Service Company Limited in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Field Safety Advisor to support Operations on field projects, conduct site safety audits, and ensure compliance with provincial health and safety laws. The role requires travel up to 60% of the year and involves coordinating with clients and safety authorities.

The Field Safety Advisor will verify staff qualifications, oversee safety documentation, and help maintain CSCL's safety program across multiple sites, while supporting

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the construction industry.
• Willingness to travel and work in various weather conditions, including remote areas.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Good computer, oral, written, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as an on-site field safety advisor, providing safety oversight and guidance for all field staff.
• Assist National Health and Safety Manager to ensure CSCL meets client safety compliance through third-party safety compliance firms and training development.
• Develop proactive safety strategies focused on accident prevention, hazard identification, and client/government audits.
• Provide guidance to Operations on health and safety initiatives and manage the Safety Inbox responsibilities.
• Develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and ensure compliance with legislation and client requirements.
• Collaborate with branch and divisional managers to implement core safety programs across CSCL.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to ensure program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Assist with risk assessments, JHA, BBS, SWP, FLRA, and site inspections to identify hazards and address unsafe practices.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Education

NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) or NHSA (National Health and Safety Administrator) designation

Job description

Field Safety Advisor – Build Your Career with an Industry Leader!

Location: Winnipeg, MB
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Join a team that values your development, respects your potential, and provides real-world experience in a growing industry.

Who We Are

Corrosion Service Company Limited (CSCL) has been a pioneer in cathodic protection and corrosion engineering since 1950. As an employee-owned company, our focus is on innovation, sustainability, and putting our people first. We work on some of the world’s most exciting and challenging projects, protecting critical infrastructure while preserving the environment and strengthening the communities we serve.

Why Join Us?

Collaborative Culture – Become part of a high-energy, high-performing team that values diversity, innovation, and respect.

Career Growth – Kickstart your career with opportunities to develop and expand your engineering skill set

Hands-On Experience – Work alongside top industry leaders and gain real-world expertise.

What You’ll Do

The Field Safety Advisor will support Operations activities such as site safety advisor stationed on field projects (construction and technical inspections), site safety audits, providing project specific documentation, project inspections and support, completing branch level health and safety oversight/meetings, participating in branch level orientations, and completion of/participation in regional safety audits. The site audits will typically entail the following:

• Participate in the morning tailgate meeting.
• Ensure that the staff on site are competent and trained by verifying their certificates and observing site activities.
• Verify that all required customer and regulatory safety standards are met and the relevant safe operating procedures are followed.
• Verify that all required PPE is available and in-use.
• Conduct vehicle/equipment inspections.
• Conduct site safety observation reports.

The Field Safety Advisor will ensure total compliance with all applicable Provincial Health & Safety legislation, regulation, codes, as well as standards and best practices through implementation of CSCL's existing Health and Safety Program while providing feedback and recommendations in support of our continuous improvement mandate.

The position requires travel to various project sites throughout the year with travel for up to 60% of the year.

Responsibilities:

• Work as an on-site field safety advisor, providing safety over-sight and guidance for all field staff.
• Assist National Health and Safety Manager to ensure that CSCL meets and maintains health & safety compliance with CSCL clients through a third-party Safety Compliance and Pre-qualification companies such as ISNetworld, CanOual, Avetta, CompyWorks and participate in development of training, audits, investigations, policy reviews, etc.
• This role will assume responsibility for proactive safety business strategy with a focus on accident prevention, hazard identification, training, client requirement compliance, client, and government external auditors audit success.
• This role provides support, guidance, and consultation to the Operations team and National Health and Safety Manager for the management and execution of health & safety initiatives that facilitate a healthy, safe and supportive environment.
• Support development and implement comprehensive and a standardized Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) designed to prevent injuries, comply with all applicable legislation, standards, and client requirements.
• Support research and development of management programs, policies, processes and procedures in line with all Canadian Provincial legislation, regulation, code, client requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with branch and divisional managers and workers in implementation and execution of core programs Company wide.
• Conduct periodic evaluation to ensure program implementation and maintenance through internal audit system, program and process review and continues improvement initiatives.
• Develop Health & Safety Plans and Emergency Response Plans as requested by Operations.
• Assist in the management of the ‘Safety Inbox’, ensuring all deliverables are assigned and completed.
• Participate in review, update, and revisions of all existing OHSMS programs and policies as necessary to ensure compliance with legislation and client requirement for CSCL over time.
• Assist with initiatives such as Risk Assessment, JHA, BBS, SWP, FLRA, workplace inspection and work site inspection to identify hazards and unsafe work practices and make recommendation to address those hazards.
• Assist National Health and Safety Manager with incident and accident investigations

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience in the construction industry.
• Willingness and desire to travel and work in various weather conditions, spending long days in remote areas.
• NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) or NHSA (National Health and Safety Administrator) Designation.
• Good computer, oral, written, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative, be adaptable, and work in a team environment.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

(Note: Employment is conditional upon completing satisfactory background checks.)

CSCL is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.