Our Data Center group is currently looking to add a Field Safety Advisor to the team, based in Port Hawkesbury, NS.

Reporting to the Regional Safety Supervisor, this position provides support to supervisors, foremen and workers in the field and leadership / coordination of the day-to-day safety requirements for the project. This position plays an significant role in ensuring that Valard's safety culture has been established and adhered to in the field.

Please Note: this is a field-based position working a schedule of 14 days on / 7 days off; 10 hour days. LOA will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

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 in, and assist the supervisors and foreman with, 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 in being compliant

Perform observations, inspections, emergency preparedness drills, and review / 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

Apply and reinforce the requirements of Valard's Health, Safety and Environmental Manual across all field activities

Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation, and applicable standards and inform Project Manager(s) of any relevant changes

Post-Secondary education in a related field

5 years of construction site safety experience

a combination of education and experience may be considered

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification

Experience with Microsoft office applications

Proven experience dealing with client requirements and providing administrative assistance with matters relating to safety

Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (a record) for review

Demonstrated familiarity with applicable provincial legislations (Nova Scotia)

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Demonstrated experience supporting electrical or data center construction projects

CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) certification

Demonstrated familiarity with applicable provincial legislations

Root cause investigation experience





We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business
Valard Construction 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 QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada 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.

We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Field Safety Advisor (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Valard Group of Companies
📍 Nova Scotia