HS&E Field Advisor

Ledcor Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking an established Health & Safety Advisor with 5+ years in pipeline HS&E to support diverse safety programs on challenging pipeline projects. This site-based role will involve toolbox talks, hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations to uphold Ledcor’s safety standards.

You will work with site leadership and field teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective safety communication across project lifecycle while rotation and location are project-driven.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pipeline HS&E experience with strong knowledge of project lifecycle safety.
• CRSP, NCSO or equivalent occupational health and safety designation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hourly workforce and management.

Responsibilities

• Advise operations on Ledcor's Health and Safety Management System throughout projects.
• Prepare site-specific safety material for toolbox talks and meetings.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident investigations.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and assist with hazard assessments and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Support emergency plans, drills, and field-level safety observations.

Skills

Health & safety program implementation

Stakeholder communication

Education

CRSP / NCSO or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

You are an established Health & Safety Advisor with an extensive pipeline background that includes minimum 5+ years of supporting HS&E pipeline projects. You will play a key role in the execution and implementation of a diverse range of health and safety programs and can expect to work on challenging pipeline projects with diverse and collaborative teams to meet and exceed Ledcor’s safety standards. This position is site-based and the specific rotation schedule and project location will be determined based on project requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive information and workplace matters.
• Advise operations regarding Ledcor's Health and Safety Management System, based on a solid understanding of program execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide support to site leadership in the preparation of site-specific material for safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Support the coordination, organization and delivery of project toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Monitor compliance with jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the coordination and completion of safe work procedures, hazard assessments, safety inspections, and focus audits.
• Conduct inspections of the work area and meet with field supervisors to discuss any potential problems: help to ensure the adequate supply of safety equipment, such as protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respirators, etc.
• Verify compliance with leading and lagging indicators, including subcontractors as well as any identified corrective actions.
• Conduct the HS&E Orientation to employees and subcontractors during project onboarding.
• Develop and update JHAs based on project needs while maintaining compliance with HSE Programs.
• Audit the quality of the field level hazard assessments.
• Assist with the implementation of occupational hygiene practices and have awareness of medical screening programs.
• Support the development, implementation, and validation of emergency response plans and emergency exercises.
• Leading incident investigations and determining root causes with effective corrective action development.
• Participate in incident management processes, case/Injury management, corrective action tracking, and follow-up.
• Monitor and report on the overall effectiveness of the overall implementation of project HS&E plans.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related work experience within the pipeline industry.
• Must hold a CRSP, Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or NCSO designation.
• Has developed technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment within the Pipeline Construction and/or Pipeline Maintenance Industries – experience on mountainous pipeline projects considered an asset.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to the hourly workforce, while also effectively interacting with project management staff, clients, and customers.
• Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues, as well as develop and implement strategies to solve them.
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, program development, safety & health training, and accident investigation.
• Capable of adapting information/style to the audience, explaining difficult information clearly, influencing, and persuading others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations.
• A strong team player attitude with the ability to effectively adjust to changing priorities and demands.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong computer competency including experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and driver's abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements.

Work Conditions:

Flexibility to travel to and work at various project sites will be required.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. 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.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America.

But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.