Advisor, Safety

Requisition ID: 4621
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 3
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Department/ Branch: Human Resources & Safety, Safety
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL15
Start Rate: $ 56.87
Permanent Rate: $ 67.04 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/11/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 22/11/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Human Resources & Safety department is dedicated to creating a workplace where people thrive and safety comes first. From attracting and developing top talent to fostering a culture of inclusion, wellness, and continuous learning, HR supports the organization’s most valuable resource — its people.

At the same time, our Safety team ensures that every employee goes home safe by championing proactive practices, compliance, and a culture of shared responsibility.

Together, HR and Safety provide the foundation that allows every department to deliver exceptional service to the community. If you are passionate about people, workplace culture, and building a safer tomorrow, this is the team where your work will truly make a difference.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Advisor, Safety provides on-site support to ensure the effective execution of the Municipality’s Safety Management System, applicable legislation, codes or practice, and internal policies. This role provides guidance and support to municipal departments and will be assigned a focus in either municipal operations or contractor safety. The Advisor, Safety is directly involved in daily municipal operations or municipal construction activities and maintains responsibility for safety program administration. Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• • Facilitate awareness and compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, practices, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Assist in the development of comprehensive hazard management, incident management, and contractor management programs.
  • Provide guidance to frontline staff, contractors, supervisors, and managers on all safety management system components.
  • Support and/or deliver safety orientations, training, and coaching.
  • Facilitate safety related engagements such as safety meetings and toolbox talks.
  • Conduct positive interventions, inspections, audits, and investigations.
  • When supporting contractor safety, participate in construction site meetings and operations to ensure that construction activities are being carried out safely, and as per health and safety requirements, standards, policies, and procedures identified.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of preventative measures, action items, and recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with all interest groups, as well as advocate for continuous performance improvements.
  • Conduct research and provide recommendations to support compliance with regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Support the development of policies and practices.
  • Responsible for developing procedures, analyzing data, measuring performance, and assessing system effectiveness.
  • Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and managing safety-related risks.
  • Resolve related enquiries and concerns with the support of the safety team.
  • Identify trends, gaps, and best practices.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working in office and field environments, this position will require site visits and participation in an on-call standby rotation. Hours of work may vary based on operational needs, and incumbent must be able to respond to emergency situations outside of regular business hours if required. Work will require the incumbent to access construction sites. The incumbent may be required to work in all weather conditions and may be exposed to hazardous and/or unsanitary conditions. Immunizations are strongly recommended. Auditory baseline testing is required.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• • Sound understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.

• • Proficient in process safety management, incident/injury prevention, hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and root cause analysis.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with leadership, management, contractors, and workers in a transparent manner that builds trust, confidence, credibility, and respect.
  • Responsible self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and concise messages and clarification on the application of legislation, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Collaborative approach that enables the integration of the safety management system into operations, as well as reinforce a positive safety culture, and support behavioral changes.
  • Problem solving capabilities with ability to identify, prioritize, and manage risks.

• • Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.

EDUCATION:

• • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related area is required.
  • Related certificates such as National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification, Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Recognized Municipal Health and Safety Advisor (RMHSA), and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation will be considered assets.
  • Auditor certification from the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA), Incident Command System (ICS), H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space, and Ground Disturbance certifications will be considered assets.

EXPERIENCE:

• • Five (5) years of experience in a safety advisor capacity is required.
  • Experience working in a construction environment or municipal operations environment is an asset.
  • Experience working in a public-sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• • Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
  • A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.