H&S Field Safety Advisor

Airswift; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an H&S Field Safety Advisor for a contract opportunity in Fort McMurray, AB. The role focuses on field safety leadership, risk assessment, and contractor compliance to ensure safe work execution.

Responsibilities include facilitating safety meetings, conducting assessments, coaching personnel, and supporting incidents and contractor management while promoting a culture of safety across operations.

Qualifications

• It is required to hold a recognized safety certification or a degree in OHS with demonstrated EH&S competency.
• Ten years of proven safety experience in high-risk work settings, preferably oil & gas.
• Strong understanding of safety regulatory requirements and leadership communication.
• Experience promoting a culture of reporting, learning, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks with contractors.
• Conduct worksite safety assessments and Enablon checklists for compliance.
• Coach field personnel to address unsafe practices and raise issues to leadership.
• Assess contractor workers' qualifications for safety training and competencies.
• Support incident investigations and contractor management.
• Identify and communicate safety hazards and high-risk gaps in the field.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership interaction

Continuous improvement

Safety culture

Coaching

Education

OHS degree/certification

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for an H&S Field Safety Advisor to join their team on a contract opportunity in Fort McMurray, AB.

H&S Field Safety Advisor

The main duties are (90%)

• Participate in Safety Meetings and Toolbox Talks: Attend safety meetings and contractor toolbox talks.
• Conduct Worksite Safety Assessments: Regularly conduct Critical Control Assessments and Enablon Inspection Checklists for compliance with critical safety controls and protocols. Provide feedback and coaching to address gaps.
• Complete / Support Work Execution Activities: Ensure that hazards are identified, and appropriate controls are in place during work activities
• Assess Contractor Worker Qualifications: Evaluate contractor workers' qualifications for safety training and competencies to ensure they meet necessary standards.
• Conduct Field Assessments on High-Risk Standards Implementation: Assess the implementation of high-risk safety standards in the field, such as confined space entry, working at heights, etc.
• Provide Just-in-Time Coaching: Offer immediate coaching to field personnel when unsafe practices are observed. Report to Suncor leadership to address systemic issues or ongoing trends.
• Identify and Communicate Safety Hazards: Promptly identify and communicate safety hazards to ensure they are addressed. In cases of high-risk gaps or persistent trends, report them to your leader.
• Support Incident Investigations: Assist in investigating safety incidents, when requested by the incident owner.
• Support Contractor Management: Ensure contractors follow contractor management documents

Office Work (10%)

• Support Hazard Identification for Scopes of Work: Assist in identifying potential hazards associated with planned work activities.
• Support Contractors in Meeting Safety Regulations: Provide guidance to support contractor compliance with relevant safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in Meetings: Attend work related meetings to provide safety related support

Job Qualifications and Technical Skill Sets:

• Possession of a recognized safety certification (e.g., CRSP, CRST, CSO), diploma or degree in OHS, or demonstrated EH&S competency supported by relevant experience.
• Ten years of proven safety experience in high-risk work settings, preferably within the oil and gas industry
• Possess strong understanding of safety regulatory requirements
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An effective listener who will seek to understand the safety support, as well as effectively communicate Suncor’s standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience promoting a culture that encourages reporting, learning, and continuous improvement
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Can effectively interact with all levels of leadership.