Health and Safety Advisor

Ian Martin Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for an oil sands site near Fort McMurray, AB. 90% of time on-site ensures critical safety controls, coaching field personnel and contractors to meet safety standards. Ten years of field safety experience and CRSP/CRST/CSO or equivalent is required.

Contract starts ASAP and ends March 31, 2027. Pay rate is $65.50/hour; a T4 arrangement may be considered. The role balances fieldwork with some office-based hazard work.

Qualifications

• Certified safety professional or equivalent in OH&S with field experience.
• 10+ years in high-risk work environments and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to drive safety improvements and coaching on-site.

Responsibilities

• Attend safety meetings and toolbox talks with contractors.
• Perform critical control assessments and Enablon checklists for compliance.
• Identify hazards on site and implement appropriate controls.
• Evaluate workers' safety training and ensure standards are met.
• Oversee high-risk activities such as confined spaces and fall protection.
• Provide on-the-spot coaching and escalate high-risk gaps to leadership.
• Support incident investigations and contractor management requirements.
• Assist with hazard identification for planned scopes of work.

Skills

Safety regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Leadership & coaching

Attention to detail

Education

CRSP / CRST / CSO certification or OH&S deg

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Pay Rate: $65.50/hour, depending on experience

Contract Start Date: ASAP

Contract End: March 31, 2027

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Note:

The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced H&S Field Safety Advisor to support safe work execution at an oil sands site south of Fort McMurray. This is a field-focused role, with about 90% of your time spent onsite assessing worksite safety, coaching field personnel, and supporting contractors in meeting critical safety controls. The remaining 10% is office-based, supporting hazard identification for upcoming work and helping contractors meet safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Field Work (90%)

• Attend safety meetings and contractor toolbox talks.
• Conduct regular Critical Control Assessments and Enablon inspection checklists to confirm compliance with critical safety controls and protocols, and provide feedback and coaching to close gaps.
• Support work execution activities by ensuring hazards are identified and appropriate controls are in place.
• Evaluate contractor workers’ safety training and competencies to confirm they meet required standards.
• Assess the field implementation of high-risk safety standards, such as confined space entry and working at heights.
• Provide just-in-time coaching when unsafe practices are observed, and report systemic issues or ongoing trends to leadership.
• Promptly identify and communicate safety hazards, escalating high-risk gaps or persistent trends to your leader.
• Support safety incident investigations when requested by the incident owner.
• Ensure contractors follow contractor management requirements.

Office Work (10%)

• Support hazard identification for planned scopes of work.
• Provide guidance to help contractors comply with relevant safety regulations and standards.
• Attend work-related meetings to provide safety support.

Qualifications

• A recognized safety certification (such as CRSP, CRST, or CSO), a diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or demonstrated EH&S competency supported by relevant experience.
• 10 years of proven safety experience in high-risk work settings.
• Strong understanding of safety regulatory requirements.
• Experience promoting a culture that encourages reporting, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An effective listener who seeks to understand safety support needs and clearly communicates company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of leadership.

Nice to Have

• Safety experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with Enablon or similar EH&S inspection software.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.