Safety Engagement Specialist Volker Stevin Canada Calgary, AB Application Deadline: 06/06/2025

Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volker Stevin is seeking a Safety Engagement Specialist to lead communications and change strategies in support of a renewed safety vision. This 9-month contract role will involve collaboration across departments and engagement with frontline workers to ensure effective implementation of safety initiatives.

Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Access to 500+ Training Courses

Long-Term Career Development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in change management or related field.
• Experience in safety and compliance within industrial environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of implementation plans.
• Act as the central communications lead for the safety program.
• Collaborate across departments to manage risks and track progress.

Skills

Change Management

Internal Communications

Program Coordination

Communication Skills

Facilitation Skills

Risk Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

At Volker Stevin, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a commitment to our people, our projects, and the communities we serve. We’re on a mission to elevate our safety culture through connection, clarity, and collaboration. As a Safety Engagement Specialist, you will help shape this transformation. If you’re passionate about clear communication, effective change management, and making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety & Environment, you will play a pivotal role in leading communications, engagement, and change strategies that support the successful adoption of a renewed safety vision. You will help integrate our strategic safety plan into field operations and corporate systems alike, ensuring it’s understood, embraced, and sustained. This is a 9-month contract position, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance.

How You’ll Add Value

• Lead the development and coordination of implementation plans, timelines, and milestones aligned with our safety transformation strategy.
• Collaborate across departments to manage risks, track progress, and overcome roadblocks.
• Support the creation and delivery of toolkits, rollout plans, and adoption tracking tools.
• Act as the central communications lead for the safety program, ensuring consistent, clear, and compelling messaging.
• Partner with corporate communications to align safety messaging with broader strategic efforts.
• Develop internal updates, presentations, and materials tailored for diverse audiences—from executives to frontline workers.
• Help craft communications that resonate with field-based teams and drive buy-in.
• Work closely with HS&E, Operations, People & Culture, and training teams to align execution.
• Gather feedback from supervisors and field leaders to understand challenges and refine messaging.
• Support internal champions and site-level ambassadors as they roll out new tools and practices.
• Drive organizational readiness by building change strategies that foster trust and reduce resistance.
• Highlight early wins and use storytelling to reinforce progress and cultural shifts.
• Help leaders deliver messages that connect with and motivate their teams.
• Align training activities with communication efforts to create a unified approach.
• Ensure consistency of tone, message, and intent across all onboarding and training materials.
• Collaborate with IT and communications teams to deploy messaging through various systems and channels.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in change management, internal communications, program coordination, or a related field.
• Background working in or supporting safety and compliance within industrial or construction environments.
• Experience connecting with and engaging frontline workers—ideally within construction, oil & gas, or other industrial settings.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide initiatives with multiple stakeholders and moving parts.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Willingness to travel between Calgary, Lethbridge, and Fort McMurray (day trips or occasional overnight), and spend time on-site at construction locations.
• Familiarity with health and safety frameworks, legislation, systems, and best practices is an asset.
• Experience managing change in matrixed organizations (e.g., post-merger/integration environments) is a strong asset.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn and leverage digital tools across platforms.

How We Make It Count

As part of the Volker Stevin group of companies, we invest in our people by providing industry-leading support, training, and benefits that help you build a rewarding career and a strong future for your family.

• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles.
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year.
• Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development.
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed.

Our Commitment to You

Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being ‘true to our word’ means being ‘true to our people.’

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.

About Volker Stevin Canada

Since 1978, Volker Stevin Canada has been dedicated to enhancing communities and connecting people with progress. As part of the VolkerWessels family, we specialize in civil construction and rehabilitation, highway maintenance, civil works, and bridge construction across Western Canada and the northwestern United States. The Volker Stevin family of companies includes Volker Stevin Canada, Volker Stevin Contracting, Volker Stevin Highways, Mainline Construction, McNally Contractors, Lakes District Maintenance, H. Wilson Industries, and MidMountain Contractors.