Senior Advisor, Psychological Health & Safety

ATCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Advisor for Psychological Health & Safety. This role focuses on providing expert advice, developing educational programs, and fostering a psychologically safe workplace. The successful candidate will have a significant impact on organizational practices and employee well-being. This temporary position offers a collaborative culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Training and mentorship programs

Charitable donation matching

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a large, diverse organization.
• Experience developing and delivering psychological health and safety education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate psychological health and safety educational programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance on psychological health and safety issues.
• Collaborate to create and enforce policies supporting a safe work environment.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Consultation

Facilitation

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Psychology

Education

Organizational Culture

Job description

Senior Advisor, Psychological Health & Safety

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Why Work Here?
Employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom, experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace, and we are always supported in our career journey. We believe in creating a workplace where you can thrive professionally while contributing to something greater, serving our communities and shaping the future of energy.

About the Role:
The temporary Senior Advisor, Psychological Health and Safety (PHS), provides expert advice, consultation, and leadership support on psychological health and safety and mental health matters. The successful incumbent will have the opportunity to have a direct and meaningful impact at ATCO. You will facilitate change, building organizational capability and competence for greater psychological wellness practices within the organization.

What You Get to Do:

• Education and Program Development

• Develop, execute and facilitate comprehensive psychological health and safety educational materials and programs that align with ATCO’s values, goals and cultural approach to creating a safe and inclusive work environment
• Analyze and build upon existing materials and programs and developing and delivering new comprehensive training tools, programs, resources leveraging a variety of sources and best practice tools such as the Canadian Standard of Psychological Health and Safety, the ISO Standard on Psychological Health and safety, etc.
• Provide continuous education to employees and leaders through various initiatives, education sessions and formal training on best practice & principles of psychological safety
• Create, implement and measure the impact of plans, programs, and initiatives to drive psychological health and safety progress within ATCO in collaboration with Occupational Health and Safety and various stakeholders across ATCO and external partners/organizations.

• Business Partner & Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide leadership, guidance and subject matter expertise to leaders, other HR specialists, Centers of Expertise as well as various internal stakeholders on psychological health and safety issues
• Partner with HRBP’s and subsequently, business leaders to integrate psychological safety into business strategies and operations. Provide insights and recommendations to ensure that psychological safety is considered in decision-making processes and organizational changes.
• Build organizational competence around psychological health and safety, establish supports like online toolkits that individuals and teams can use to prevent and mitigate psychological harm, promote mental health
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships and trust across numerous business units, departments and organizational levels of ATCO and external agencies such as police, standards, and legislation
• Provide strategic and operational advice focused on identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to employee safety

• Policy Development

• Collaborate with DEI & HR senior leadership to create and enforce policies supporting a psychologically safe work environment.
• Research best practices and standards in psychological safety from other organizations and industry leaders.
• Work with stakeholders, including HR, legal, compliance, and business leaders, to gather input and ensure policies are practical and enforceable.

• Metrics, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze data related to psychological safety and prepare reports to inform decisions and measure initiative impacts.
• Conduct surveys, focus groups, and interviews to establish a baseline for psychological health.
• Develop KPIs to measure impact and promote continuous improvement.

• Continuous Learning & Industry Research

• Act as an internal expert on DEI, legislation, external trends, and best practices in psychological safety and mental health.
• Stay updated on latest research, political landscape, and continuously improve programs and policies.

What You Bring:

• Completed Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Organizational Culture, or relevant fields
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience with progressively responsible roles in a large, diverse organization
• Experience developing and delivering psychological health and safety education and resources
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, consultation, and facilitation
• Experience working with diverse communities and organizations, including marginalized groups
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplace safety
• Completion of Mental Health Commission of Canada Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Training preferred
• Certifications like CCIP, CPHR, or Change Management are assets

This is a 6-month temporary position.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and excellence
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We appreciate all applications; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ATCO is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and respect their cultures.