Safety Advisor

OCL Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian general contractor is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor for a position at Kearl Oilsands. This full-time role involves promoting safety culture, compliance with regulations, and conducting safety assessments. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of field safety experience and necessary safety certifications. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a rotation schedule and charter flights provided.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

100% employer-paid health benefits

Paid vacation

Cell phone allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field safety experience required.
• Certified National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is necessary.
• Valid safety certifications such as First Aid and WHMIS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform site hazard assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct safety meetings as per the safety management plan.
• Ensure work complies with permits and regulations.

Skills

Field safety experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of oil sands safety standards

Education

Certified National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

Safety certifications (First Aid, OSSA CSTS, WHMIS, H2S Alive)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. (OCL) is a proudly 100% Canadian, privately held, employee-owned, fully integrated general contractor offering design-build solutions across Western Canada. Since 2009, we have built a reputation for trust and quality in serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets.

The company was formed by industry professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to create an organization that values its people and emphasizes doing the job right.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety Advisor to join our team at Kearl Oilsands on a 14/14 rotation, with potential to move to a 14/7 rotation. The successful candidate will promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

This position involves working 12-hour shifts during the rotation, with charter flights provided from Calgary or Edmonton. Flight allowances are available based on residence.

Compensation / Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate negotiable based on experience
• 100% employer-paid drugs, travel, life & dependent life insurance, and AD&D
• Long-term disability coverage
• $7,000 healthcare spending account per year (can be rolled into RRSP)
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone

Our Culture

Our work environment is team-based, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. We hire A Players who are self-motivated and driven to succeed. Our employees thrive in environments with minimal guidance, seeking out information independently to make informed decisions. We focus on turning profitable, safe projects for our clients.

OCL Advantage

• Employee Ownership - Fosters a culture of ownership, integrity, accountability, and group success.
• Flexibility - Motivated employees enjoy autonomy and flexible schedules.
• Work Hard Play Hard Culture - We celebrate wins, holidays, and milestones together.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset - We pursue growth opportunities, innovate, and operate with agility.
• Small Business / Family Feel - Despite handling large projects and growing rapidly, we maintain a close-knit, casual environment rooted in blue-collar values.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Safety Lead, responsibilities include:

• Performing site hazard assessments and developing mitigation plans.
• Updating hazard assessments as needed.
• Reviewing field level hazard assessments (FLHAs) and ensuring proper involvement.
• Leading the development of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) with supervision, employees, and subcontractors.
• Reviewing or distributing review of job procedures and safe work practices.
• Conducting safety meetings as per the safety management plan (SMP).
• Communicating the SMP to all site personnel, including visitors and subcontractors.
• Updating and re-communicating the SMP as necessary.
• Tracking and reporting safety statistics.
• Completing incident investigations, documenting findings, and conducting root cause analysis.
• Assisting with post-incident and suspicion drug testing.
• Ensuring work complies with permits, policies, procedures, client requirements, and regulations.
• Performing scheduled safety inspections.
• Sharing learnings from near misses, hazard IDs, and inspections daily.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field safety experience
• Ability to work in remote camp environments and adapt to changing conditions
• Certified National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
• Knowledge of oil sands safety standards is a strong asset
• Valid safety certifications (First Aid, OSSA CSTS, WHMIS, H2S Alive)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and background checks

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: IT, In-House Legal, Accommodation, HR Operations, DNS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1