Senior Project Safety Advisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in New Brunswick is seeking an experienced Senior Project Safety Advisor to oversee safety programs for a large-scale windfarm project. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in construction safety and holds a relevant certification. This role follows a rotational schedule of 10 days on, 4 days off, with camp accommodations provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety, preferably in civil or industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FLRA, JSA, and other safety documentation protocols.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level safety programs and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA), Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Deliver safety orientations and ongoing training for new and existing employees.

Skills

Construction safety

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Ability to work independently

Education

Certification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking Senior Project Safety Advisor to join J.D. Irving’s Construction and Equipment Division to support a large-scale windfarm project based in West-Central New Brunswick. This opportunity follows a rotational schedule of 10 days on, 4 days off, with camp accommodations provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety, preferably in civil or industrial projects.
• Certification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of FLRA, JSA, and other safety documentation protocols.
• Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level safety programs and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA), Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Perform daily visual observation and including monthly safety inspection.
• Monitor and report on safety performance, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Deliver safety orientations and ongoing training for new and existing employees.
• Assist in investigations of incidents and near-misses and manage corrective actions.
• Entered incidents into a computer system.
• Monitoring, developing, and communicating emergency response.