Health and Safety Advisor, Fort McMurray, AB

MA (Montreal Associates); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montreal Associates seeks an experienced Health & Safety Field Advisor to support field operations at an industrial site in the Fort McMurray region. The role is primarily field-based and collaborates with contractors to promote safe work practices, verify compliance, and provide hands-on safety support.

Key duties include safety meetings, field assessments, hazard identification, contractor competency checks, and incident investigation support.

Qualifications

• Recognised safety certification such as CRSP, CRST or CSO, or a diploma/degree in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Approximately 10 years of safety experience in high-risk industrial environments, ideally oil & gas/energy.
• Strong knowledge of OH&S regulations and field safety practices.
• Experience supporting contractors and field-based operations.
• Knowledge of high-risk activities and safety controls.
• Strong organisation and time-management with ability to prioritise.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching-focused safety approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety meetings, pre-job discussions, and contractor toolbox talks.
• Conduct field safety assessments to verify compliance and provide coaching.
• Support safe work execution by ensuring appropriate controls and adherence to safety requirements.
• Verify contractor safety training, qualifications, and competencies.
• Monitor high-risk work activities and ensure safety requirements are followed.
• Provide coaching on unsafe practices and escalate concerns to site leadership.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and support corrective actions.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up activities.
• Support contractor safety management and compliance on site.
• Plan and support safety input in work-related meetings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Field safety practices

Education

CRSP/CRST/CSO certification or OH&S degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Field Advisor to support field operations at an industrial site in the Fort McMurray region. This role is primarily field-based and will work closely with contractors and site personnel to promote safe work practices, verify compliance, and provide hands‑on safety support.

Field Responsibilities

• Safety Meetings & Field Engagement – Participate in safety meetings, pre‑job discussions, and contractor toolbox talks.
• Worksite Safety Assessments – Conduct regular field inspections and safety assessments to verify compliance with critical controls, site requirements, and established safety procedures. Identify gaps and provide practical coaching where required.
• Safe Work Execution – Support field activities by ensuring hazards are identified, appropriate controls are established, and work is being completed in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Contractor Competency & Compliance – Verify contractor personnel have the appropriate safety training, qualifications, and competencies required to perform their work.
• High‑Risk Work Assessments – Monitor the implementation of safety requirements associated with higher‑risk activities such as confined space entry, working at heights, and other critical field activities.
• Field Coaching – Provide immediate, constructive coaching when unsafe practices or gaps are identified. Escalate recurring or higher‑risk concerns to site leadership when appropriate.
• Hazard Identification – Proactively identify and communicate workplace hazards and support the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Incident Investigation Support – Assist with safety incident investigations and follow-up activities as required.
• Contractor Safety Management – Support contractor compliance with site safety expectations, procedures, and contractor management requirements.

Office Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Hazard Identification – Support the identification of potential hazards associated with upcoming scopes of work and planned field activities.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance – Provide guidance to contractors and field teams regarding applicable safety regulations, standards, and site requirements.
• Safety Meetings & Operational Support – Participate in work‑related meetings and provide safety input to support effective planning and execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised safety certification such as CRSP, CRST or CSO, a diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or an equivalent combination of safety education and relevant experience.
• Approximately 10 years of safety experience in high-risk industrial environments, ideally within the oil & gas or energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and field safety practices.
• Experience supporting contractors and field‑based operations.
• Knowledge of high-risk work activities and associated safety controls.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a practical, coaching-focused approach to safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with field personnel, contractors, and various levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to a safety culture focused on reporting, learning, and continuous improvement.

Assignment Details

Location: Fort McMurray region, Alberta

Work Environment: Industrial / field-based

Contract Term: ASAP through March 2027