Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, Building Construction

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ledcor as an HS&E Advisor in Edmonton, where you'll enhance safety practices at project sites and support operations personnel. Bring your experience in construction safety, strong communication, and problem-solving skills to make a meaningful impact on our projects. Together, we will foster safety and innovation in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of safety practices.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work area inspections and meet with field supervisors.
• Monitor environmental hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in incident investigations and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk assessment

Proactive approach to safety

Team player

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

CRSP, CSO, or NCSO designation

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

You are a HS&E Advisor who will play a vital role in implementing professional health and safety practices at project sites. You will enhance and develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safe Work Practice documents while supporting operations personnel in achieving Ledcor’s “Leading Indicator” requirements. With your problem-solving skills, strong communication, and focus on innovation, you continuously seek solutions that improve safety and support project success.

Discover what it’s like to work for Ledcor by watching our Innovation, Culture, and Community video. If you are passionate about safety and looking to make a meaningful impact on our construction projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the Building Construction team in Edmonton, Alberta!

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct work area inspections, meet with field supervisors to address potential issues, and ensure adequate safety equipment and supplies are available
• Monitor environmental hazards such as noise and toxic agents, ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Provide field supervisors and employees with guidance on HS&E-related issues and deliver safety orientation and training as needed
• Collaborate with the HS&E manager and coordinators to develop, revise, and implement safety procedures, standards, and regulations
• Educate and mentor field supervisors on safety program implementation and foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Verify and update HS&E plans, safe work processes, and hazard assessments as project scopes evolve, supporting site leadership with forward planning
• Assist in incident investigations to identify root causes and support leadership in developing corrective actions to promote continuous improvement
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of project-specific HS&E plans and audit the quality of hazard assessments and incident reports
• Provide support to site leadership in preparing materials for safety meetings and toolbox talks

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in construction or a related industry, with a strong understanding of safety practices
• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; CRSP, CSO, or NCSO designation is an asset
• Technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the workforce
• Proactive approach to safety, including identifying issues and implementing solutions
• Proven experience in risk assessment, program development, training, and incident investigation
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to adapt communication styles to various audiences
• Strong team player who can manage changing priorities and demands effectively

Work Conditions:

• This is a site-based role located in Edmonton, AB
• WHMIS 2015, CSTS training, and First Aid certification (completed or willingness to obtain) are mandatory
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

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Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page .