H&S Field Safety Advisor

Airswift; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an H&S Field Safety Advisor in Alberta, Canada, to support field-based health and safety activities near Fort McMurray. The role emphasizes safety assessments, hazard identification, and contractor safety support within a high-risk oil and gas environment.

The position involves incident investigations, work execution safety oversight, and practical coaching with site leadership and field teams to ensure compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or degree in occupational health and safety or equivalent EH&S competency.
• Experience: 10+ years in high-risk safety environments; oil & gas preferred.
• Experience with field execution of high-risk activities (confined space, working at heights).
• Certifications: CRSP, CRST, or CSO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety assessments and hazard identifications on site.
• Provide contractor safety support and ensure compliance with safety controls.
• Contribute to incident investigations and oversee work execution safety.
• Coach field teams and engage site leadership to promote safe operations.
• Assist with safety management of high-risk activities and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard assessment

Incident investigations

Contractor safety management

Coaching & communication

Education

Diploma/degree in OH&S

Job description

Job Title: H&S Field Safety Advisor Duration: ASAP to end of March 2027 Schedule: Up to 50 hours per week, 7:00am-3:30pm Location: Alberta, Canada

This opportunity supports field-based health and safety activities in a high-risk oil and gas environment near Fort McMurray. The role focuses on worksite safety assessments, hazard identification, contractor safety support, and high-risk standards implementation, while also contributing to incident investigations and work execution safety oversight. This position offers the chance to make a visible impact on safe operations through practical coaching, compliance monitoring, and engagement with site leadership and field teams.

Required Education: Diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, or demonstrated EH&S competency supported by relevant experience

Required Experience: Ten years of proven safety experience in high-risk work settings Experience within the oil and gas industry is preferred within the core experience profile provided Experience supporting field execution of high-risk activities such as confined space entry and working at heights Experience assisting with incident investigations and contractor safety management

Required Skills: Strong understanding of safety regulatory requirements Ability to conduct critical control assessments and inspection checklists for compliance with safety controls and protocols Capability to identify hazards and confirm appropriate controls are in place during work activities Ability to assess worker safety training and competency requirements Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Effective listening and communication skills, including the ability to provide coaching and communicate standards clearly Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with leadership and field personnel Ability to support hazard identification for planned scopes of work and help contractors meet safety regulations and standards Commitment to promoting a culture of reporting, learning, and continuous improvement

Required Certifications: Recognized safety certification such as CRSP, CRST, or CSO

About Airswift: Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.