HSE Advisor

ACRWORLD; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national civil contractor is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture. This role involves providing expert guidance to site teams, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety and a proactive approach to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety systems and interpreting safety data.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and ISO standards.
• High-level communication skills to influence and engage.

Responsibilities

• Support management with advice on safety matters.
• Monitor compliance with WHS legislation and safe work practices.
• Assist with incident investigations and maintain incident report register.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data Interpretation

Proactive Approach

Education

Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety

ICAM Lead Investigator accreditation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Company:

Our client is a national civil contractor delivering infrastructure and maintenance projects across a range of sectors. With continued growth across their operations, they are now seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support site teams and drive safety outcomes across the business.

About the Role:

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the Safety Advisor will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture. You’ll partner with supervisors and operational staff across various departments to provide expert guidance, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with legislative and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support management and staff with advice on all safety matters
• Monitor and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, procedures, and safe work practices
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the safety system, including certifications, audits, and safety data
• Coordinate and participate in HSE audits, risk assessments, and safety inspections
• Assist with incident investigations (ICAM methodology) and maintain the incident report register
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support system integration and ISO compliance
• Organise safety committee meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items
• Provide support with injury management in consultation with the RTW Coordinator
• Assist in the delivery of safety communications and toolbox talks
• Monitor first aid certification currency and coordinate training as needed

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety
• Experience working with safety systems and interpreting safety data
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and ISO standards
• ICAM Lead Investigator accreditation
• High-level communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage others
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine passion for safety