Health and Safety Advisor

Job title: Health and Safety Advisor

Company: Morgan Construction & Environmental Ltd

Job description: Overview:Are you passionate about creating a culture where safety is a way of life? Do you have the energy to inspire, engage, and empower workers while fostering trust and driving meaningful change? We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor for the Fort McMurray area to join our team and make a lasting impact.YOUR ROLE:Reporting to the Director of Health, Safety, and Environment, you will work closely with site management, employees, and subcontractors to support a culture where safety comes first. Your leadership will ensure that all workers have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to perform their work safely and effectively.Morgan Construction and Environmental Ltd. is a well-established and respected heavy civil contractor that operates throughout Canada. Our company is committed to the excellence of our work, and workplace safety and building trust with our clients. We believe in our people and trust that they are the backbone of our success.Why Choose Morgan Construction?

• Competitive Compensation: We offer industry-leading wages, making your dedication even more rewarding.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enrollment in our comprehensive hour bank benefits plan, including extended health, dental, and life insurance.
• Stability and Growth: Benefit from continuous year-round work and opportunities for career development and training.

Responsibilities:Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging field-level orientations for employees and subcontractors.
• Lead and participate in impactful safety meetings, setting the tone for a strong safety culture.
• Serve as a role model for workers, demonstrating safety leadership and best practices.
• Encourage teamwork and a positive attitude to promote safe work behaviors.
• Monitor work performance to ensure adherence to Morgan’s Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
• Collaborate with employees, supervisors, and management to identify and mitigate site hazards.
• Perform worksite inspections, audits, and assessments, following up with coaching and support for corrective actions.
• Identify trends and leading safety indicators, sharing insights with teams and management.
• Investigate incidents and near misses with site teams and management, ensuring lessons learned are effectively communicated.
• Communicate policies, practices, and updates to workers while staying informed of any changes from HSE leadership.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance the safety management program and introducing industry best practices.
• Travel extensively to various project locations as the “go-to” safety resource.

Qualifications:Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Safety Advisor experience in heavy equipment or civil construction.
• High school diploma (required) with relevant post-secondary education (an asset).
• NCSO designation or OH&S designation (required).
• CSO/CSTS/ Ground Disturbance/ H2S Alive is required.
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid certification (required)
• This position is field based and may travel to multiple locations as per project requirements.
• Willingness to travel within Canada if required.
• Flexibility to work day/night shift as required.
• Shift rotations to be confirmed; must be flexible to work various rotations as required.
• Advanced knowledge of provincial OH&S regulations and standards.
• Clean driving abstract.

Requirements

• Experience in heavy civil equipment operations (mining experience is a strong asset).
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to handle competing priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to connect with diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to show initiative and drive tasks to completion.
• Physical fitness to stand, walk on various terrains, lift up to 50lbs, and work various schedules/rotations.

Working Conditions

• Embrace the elements by working outdoors in all weather conditions. Whether it’s rain, shine, or snow, you’ll need to thrive in diverse weather environments.
• Expect to handle noise and vibrations on the job.
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to work day or night shifts.
• With a willingness to work in remote areas, you will experience a truly unique lifestyle on a rotational schedule, with accommodation provided.

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Location: Alberta

Job date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:25:49 GMT

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