Telecommunications Safety Advisor

Valard Group of Companies; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility contracting industry is seeking a Safety Advisor to enhance their Telecommunications Operations in Winnipeg, MB. The role involves promoting a strong safety culture through leadership and mentoring, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and facilitating safety activities in the field. This position requires a candidate with relevant experience and certifications to effectively contribute to a safe work environment.

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a field safety position is required.
• National Construction Safety Officer Certification is necessary.
• Experience performing audits and inspections, with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Champion and model Valard’s safety culture in the field.
• Communicate, coach, and assist field staff to ensure safety compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary education in a related field

National Construction Safety Officer Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Health, Safety & Environment group is looking to add a Safety Advisor to support our Telecommunications Operations, based in Winnipeg, MB.

Reporting to the Lead Safety Advisor, this position is responsible for promoting and reinforcing Valard’s world-class safety culture. You will provide leadership, guidance, and hands-on mentoring to supervisors, foremen, and field workers to ensure the consistent application of HSE policies and procedures. In addition to safety, this role also supports Quality inspections and audits for telecommunications projects.

Please Note: this position will travel 25% of the time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion and model Valard’s safety culture in the field
• Be a visible presence and safety resource in the field to ensure a safe work environment for all Valard employees, contractors, and visitors as per the Site Safety Management Plan (SMP)
• Communicate, coach and assist field staff to ensure that all safety expectations are met
• Participate and assist the supervisors and foreman in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions
• Participate in regular meetings with project safety teams to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events to ensure safety obligations are carried out as per client agreement and communicated to the Project Manager and Supervisors
• Review tailboards daily to ensure that hazards are addressed, and a mitigation process is in place; provide feedback to workers to assist them for compliance
• Perform observations, inspections, emergency preparedness drills, as per the current HS&E Manual and review and communicate the findings via safety meetings and postings
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings, capture minutes and prepare weekly / monthly safety reports
• Provide support to the supervisors and foreman to ensure that JSAs are developed and reviewed with the crews and available at the work site
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and company standards
• Support the Quality department with inspections, reports and quality audits as needed

• High School Diploma
• 3 years’ experience in a field safety position
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• National Construction Safety Officer Certification
• Experience with Microsoft office applications
• Proven experience performing audits and inspections
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (a record) for review
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks as needed

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in a related field
• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), CRST (Canadian Registered Safety Technician) or other Health & Safety certification
• Demonstrated familiarity with applicable provincial legislations
• Root cause investigation experience

Job Posting End Date: July 27, 2025

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

Valard Construction LP is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Visit us at www.valard.com

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

* We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for additional screening will be contacted.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.