We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Advisor (5+ years) to support the ongoing success of a comprehensive health and safety program within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Health & Safety Supervisor, this individual will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting employee training, conducting inspections and investigations, maintaining safety records, and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

This position is ideal for a safety professional who enjoys balancing field presence with administration, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with employees, leadership teams, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance (60-70% of the role)

- Support and continuously improve the company's Health & Safety Program while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and COR requirements.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations, and hazard assessments, while tracking corrective actions and safety performance metrics.
- Monitor workplace activities and address hazards, unsafe behaviours, and non-compliance through coaching, corrective actions, and education.
- Participate in emergency response planning and drills, identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement.
- Support WCB claims management, incident reporting, documentation, and return-to-work processes.
- Act as a health and safety resource for employees, supervisors, leadership teams, contractors, and Joint Health & Safety Committee members.

Training & Safety Administration (30-40% of the role)

- Coordinate and deliver health and safety training, including new employee orientations and certification programs.
- Maintain training records, safety matrices, certifications, safety statistics, and compliance documentation.
- Develop and update toolbox talks, safety bulletins, policies,



safe work procedures, hazard assessments, and training materials.
- Coordinate contractor documentation, visitor orientations, equipment inspections, and occupational hygiene testing.
- Prepare safety reports, meeting materials, committee documentation, and maintain plant safety boards and safety binders.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of Occupational Health & Safety experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- Safety Officer designation required.
- CRSP, CRST, and/or MSO designation considered strong assets.
- Train-the-Trainer certifications (Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, Overhead Crane, Rigging, Fall Protection) are considered an asset.
- Valid Alberta Driver's License.

Personality

- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communicator capable of influencing and educating employees at all levels.
- Professional, approachable, and confident when addressing safety concerns.
- Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to perform well in dynamic and high-risk environments.
- Committed to continuous improvement and fostering a positive safety culture.

Work Environment

- 100% on-site role within a manufacturing environment.
- Combination of office administration, employee training, and active plant-floor presence.
- Collaborative culture with a strong commitment to employee safety and operational excellence.
- Opportunity to play an impactful role in maintaining and enhancing a mature safety program.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health and dental perks.
- Vacation entitlement based on experience and company policy.
- Professional development and certification support.
- Opportunity to contribute to a well-established and growing Canadian organization.

📌 Safety Advisor (Airdrie)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Airdrie