Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, Building Construction

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, Building Construction

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Apr 1, 2025
Job ID: R23863
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

You are a HS&E Advisor who will play a vital role in implementing professional health and safety practices at project sites. You provide expert advice and recommendations to operations teams and clients on health and safety matters. You will enhance and develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safe Work Practice documents while supporting operations personnel in achieving Ledcor’s “Leading Indicator” requirements. With your problem-solving skills, strong communication, and focus on innovation, you continuously seek solutions that improve safety and support project success.

If you are passionate about safety and looking to make a meaningful impact on our construction projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the Building Construction team in Calgary, Alberta!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct work area inspections, meet with field supervisors to address potential issues, and ensure adequate safety equipment and supplies are available.
• Monitor environmental hazards such as noise and toxic agents, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Provide field supervisors and employees with guidance on HS&E-related issues and deliver safety orientation and training as needed.
• Collaborate with the HS&E manager and coordinators to develop, revise, and implement safety procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Educate and mentor field supervisors on safety program implementation and foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Verify and update HS&E plans, safe work processes, and hazard assessments as project scopes evolve, supporting site leadership with forward planning.
• Assist in incident investigations to identify root causes and support leadership in developing corrective actions to promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of project-specific HS&E plans and audit the quality of hazard assessments and incident reports.
• Provide support to site leadership in preparing materials for safety meetings and toolbox talks.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction or a related industry, with a strong understanding of safety practices.
• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; CRSP, CSO, or NCSO designation is an asset.
• Technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the workforce.
• Proactive approach to safety, including identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, program development, training, and incident investigation.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to adapt communication styles to various audiences.
• Strong team player who can manage changing priorities and demands effectively.
• Valid provincial driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.