Senior Advisor, Health & Safety

We are hiring a full time, permanent Senior Advisor, Health & Safety position working out of Edmonton, AB.

The Senior Advisor, Health & Safety (H&S) supports EPCOR's vision to be a company where “safety matters most” and demonstrates our commitment to “put safety first in everything we do”. The Senior Advisor, H&S is part of EPCOR’s Electricity Operations and Corporate Services team. They are accountable for liaising with internal and external customers to support the business unit in managing operational risk and achieving strategic H&S goals. This includes developing and implementing H&S programs that help operational areas understand and control hazards, respond and investigate incidents, policies, standards, procedures and legislation compliance, and take proactive measures to improve performance in health, safety and environment.
What you’d be responsible for

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support and anticipate upcoming legislative and regulatory changes, and promote innovation in managing H&S.
• Assisting employees, managers and directors perform hazard and field compliance assessments.
• Leading and supporting H&S strategic work plans, and initiatives.
• Facilitating the implementation and administration of the H&S Management System.
• Leading H&S knowledge and skill development, responsibilities, obligations and actions required to meet legal requirements.
• Developing criteria for monitoring H&S performance measures, interpreting results, recommending improvements and risk minimization.
• Providing feedback on new H&S training courses and create and/or review new protocols/procedures.
• Networking with industry peers to ascertain best practices for adoption into EPCOR practice and procedures.
• Providing interpretation and application of H&S rules, regulations and legislation to management, staff and Health and Safety Committees.
• Developing and writing H&S team talks, lessons learned, safety alerts and other safety communications.

• Completion of post-secondary education (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree) from a recognized educational institute in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Good standing designation with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP or CRST); or Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP).
• 5+ years of experience managing H&S processes, programs and tools.
• Strong understanding of H&S regulatory requirements.
• Proficient experience with Word, Outlook, Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience with public speaking, presenting and facilitating.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, audits, and creating/delivering presentation materials.
• Knowledge/experience with project management, risk analysis and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (with 6 demerits or less)
  • Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file).
  • A Driver Abstract (5 year commercial type) will be required.
• Consistently applies strategic and critical thinking in all aspects of work.
• Ability to identify continual improvement opportunities and work with various groups to implement.
• Knowledge/experience with auditing tools including the Alberta Partnerships Certificate of Recognition and ISO 45001:2018.

The following will be considered an asset:

• Experience in the utility industry, specifically electrical utility operations, construction and/or trades environment.
• Previous operational or trades experience.

As the successful candidate you possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and are able to express concepts and technical information to diverse audiences. These skills enable you to effectively develop, coordinate and manage multiple requests, projects and job demands with a wide variety of key stakeholders. You are able to quickly understand and anticipate specific business drivers, influence stakeholders and participate in the development and implementation of Health & Safety plans, goals and objectives.

Note: Lower levels of qualifications and experience may be considered at an internal developmental opportunity.
Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline: December 2, 2024

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.