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Western Irrigation

District (WID) is one of Alberta's largest irrigation districts, delivering reliable water to agricultural producers, municipalities, commercial customers, and rural communities. We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety, Environment & Regulatory (HSER) Advisor who enjoys balancing time in the field with strategic program development and wants to make a meaningful impact across a diverse operational environment. This is more than a traditional safety role.

You'll lead health and safety programs while also driving environmental compliance, regulatory excellence, and risk management across our operations. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing leaders, and building a strong safety culture, we'd like to hear from you. Lead and continuously improve our Health, Safety, Setting & Regulatory (HSER) programs. ~ Ensure compliance with Alberta occupational health, environmental, and regulatory requirements. ~ Conduct field inspections, audits, investigations, and risk assessments. ~ Lead COR certification activities and continuous improvement initiatives. ~ Support environmental monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, and incident response. ~ Develop and deliver safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks. ~ Analyze trends, prepare reports, and recommend improvements that reduce risk and improve performance. ~ Build strong working relationships with employees, contractors, regulators,



and external stakeholders.

This position regularly works in both office and field environments and plays a visible leadership role throughout the organization. Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in health & safety, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, or risk management.

Alberta Occupational

Health and Safety legislation Environmental regulations Regulatory compliance requirements Alberta Water Act Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) Audits and inspections WCB claims management Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HSER management systems.

Valid

Class 5 Driver's Licence with an acceptable driving record.

Asset If You Have

Experience in irrigation, water management, utilities, agriculture, construction, municipal operations, aggregate, or land development. Environmental permitting, monitoring, regulatory approvals, or emergency response planning experience. A confident safety and environmental leader who builds trust through collaboration. Equally effective in the field and in the boardroom. Skilled at coaching others and influencing positive change. Organized, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement.

Company pension Extended health care Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week). #

📌 Office Safety & Health Consultant (Strathmore)
🏢 Western Irrigation District
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