Health & Safety Advisor

CanWest Concrete; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CanWest Concrete is seeking a detail-oriented Health & Safety Advisor with NCSO certification to support safety programs across Calgary and Leduc locations. The role involves maintaining HS&E documentation, coordinating trainings, and tracking certifications.

The successful candidate will work with management and field teams to promote a strong safety culture, organize orientations, and assist with audits and claims as needed. Starting wage typically $33–$38/hour, with potential raises.

Qualifications

• NCSO designation required.
• Experience in construction, health & safety, or related admin role.
• Knowledge of Alberta OH&S legislation and construction safety practices.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license required.
• First Aid training preferred.
• Strong organizational, filing and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy management and field team.
• Professional and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and organize HS&E documentation, records, and databases.
• Completing pre-qualification documents for contractors.
• Work with dispatch to organize safety orientations, training, and onboarding.
• Track certifications, tickets, inspections, and required documentation.
• Supporting safety incidents, driving to site, taking images, completing reporting, and follow-ups.
• Assist with COR audits, inspections, safety program requirements, update and file policies, procedures, safety reports, statistics, and documentation.
• Schedule and help present safety meetings.
• Assist with processing WCB claims, Insurance claims, traffic violations.
• Communicate with field staff regarding safety requirements and documentation.
• Ordering, training, and inspecting PPE.
• Perform general administrative and HR duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

MS Office proficient

Education

NCSO designation

OH&S knowledge

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Are you interested in growing you Careeer with CanWest?

CanWest Concrete is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Health & Safety Advisor –with NCSO certification to support our growing Health & Safety programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with our current HS&E Officer, management, and field teams to maintain safety documentation, support compliance requirements, and help promote a strong safety culture across CanWest's locations in Calgary and Leduc.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and organize HS&E documentation, records, and databases
• Completing pre-qualification documents for contractors
• Work with dispatch to organize safety orientations, training, and onboarding
• Track certifications, tickets, inspections, and required documentation
• Supporting safety incidents, driving to site, taking images, completing reporting, and follow-ups
• Assist with COR audits, inspections, safety program requirements, update and file policies, procedures, safety reports, statistics, and documentation
• Schedule and help present safety meetings
• Assist with processing WCB claims, Insurance claims, traffic violations
• Communicate with field staff regarding safety requirements and documentation
• Ordering, training, and inspecting PPE
• Perform general administrative and HR duties as needed.

Qualifications

• NCSO designation is required
• Previous experience in construction, health & safety, or a related admin role is required
• Knowledge of Alberta OH&S legislation and construction safety practices is required
• Valid Class 5 drivers license is required.
• Current First Aid training is preferred
• Strong organizational, filing and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy management and field team
• Professional and approachable manner

If you are an organized safety professional with strong administrative skills and a passion for workplace safety, we would like to hear from you.

Starting wage will be based on experience from $33 to $38/hour, with a chance of raise at 3 months for good performance.