Safety Advisor

Mainroad Alberta Contracting (Vermilion); Camrose; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Performance-based bonus

Paid vacation

Auto allowance

RRSP plan

Share purchase plan

Job summary

Mainroad Alberta Contracting (Vermilion) LP in Camrose, Alberta seeks a Safety Advisor to lead and support our safety program, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and contract requirements across highway maintenance operations. The role reports to the Corporate HSQE Manager and involves travel to worksites throughout Alberta.

The ideal candidate has extensive OH&S expertise, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead safety improvements and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Nationwide construction safety credentials and provincial safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta OH&S Act and related regulations.
• Experience leading safety programs in highway maintenance or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the safety program ensuring regulatory and contract compliance.
• Oversee safety audits, inspections, and verification of regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions with operations.
• Track safety performance metrics and report trends to leadership.
• Coordinate hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and training programs.
• Manage RTW program, accommodations, and regulatory liaising with agencies.

Skills

NCSO/CRSP

COR/ISO audit training

Highway safety experience

OH&S legislation knowledge

Training delivery

Incident investigations

Return-to-work knowledge

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a driven and self-motivated professional to join Mainroad Alberta Contracting (Vermilion) LP as our Safety Advisor. In this key leadership role, you will lead and support the organization’s safety program, providing guidance to operations teams and ensuring compliance with all safety, regulatory, and contract requirements related to highway maintenance operations. This is a full-time salaried position based in Camrose, Alberta, reporting directly to the Corporate HSQE Manager.

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on safety professional who brings strong interpersonal skills, technical expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead effectively.

Mainroad Alberta Contracting (Vermilion) LP was awarded two provincial highway maintenance contracts (CMA 512 and CMA 513), covering approximately 2,160 kilometres of highway and 59 bridges. Operations will be supported through yard locations in Blackfoot, Edgerton, Dewberry, Wainwright, Vermilion, Viking, Killam, and Camrose.

As part of the Mainroad Group—an employee-owned company and a recognized leader in innovative, safe, and reliable infrastructure services across Canada—you’ll work in a team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health and dental benefits, performance-based bonus, paid vacation, auto allowance, RRSP plan, and share purchase plan!

The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). A Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation is an asset
• COR or ISO audit training (preferred)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in highway maintenance, construction, or a closely related industry in a professional safety role
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (asset)
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
• Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal safety requirements
• Solid understanding of OH&S legislation and related regulations, including the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers’ Compensation Board requirements, Traffic Safety Act, and other relevant legislation and contract obligations
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners, senior leadership, and regulatory bodies
• Demonstrated skill in managing difficult situations with tact, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience delivering training programs
• Experience coordinating and serving on workplace health and safety committees
• Experience conducting internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14001 (preferred)
• Experience developing safety procedures, safe work practices, exposure control plans, and hazard assessments
• Experience conducting workplace incident investigations
• Experience coordinating return-to-work programs and knowledge of accommodation requirements
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence and lead others at various levels of the organization
• Strong learning agility and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to learn new software programs
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to worksites throughout Alberta
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as needed

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review, update, and create hazard assessments, including those required for new activities and projects
• Write and revise Safe Job Procedures, Safe Work Practices, and Exposure Control Plans
• Oversee compliance with OH&S regulations, including safety audits, inspections, and verification of regulatory requirements
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and work with operations to implement corrective actions
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and trends
• Ensure completion of daily hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, and required inspections
• Coordinate and review subcontractor safety documentation
• Oversee site and new employee orientations, as well as new and young worker monitoring
• Deliver safety training to employees and management, including program elements, procedures, and emergency response
• Conduct emergency drills and support emergency event escalation
• Audit operations for compliance, maintain audit schedules, and complete task audits
• Document the safety program and ensure all required information is posted and available to employees
• Support and evaluate the effectiveness of workplace safety committees
• Manage and support the Return-to-Work (RTW) program and accommodation-related processes
• Track, manage, and close out non-conformities and corrective actions
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and Mainroad Corporate Compliance staff
• Prepare and submit statistical reporting, including incident summaries, to Mainroad Corporate Compliance
• Contribute to annual Contract Reviews, Annual Performance Reviews, and winter reviews
• Lead and support the overall safety culture by providing guidance, resources, and expertise
• Responsible for all safety-related IMS activities

Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.