You are observant and practical, with a focus on finding workable solutions to safety issues. You build strong relationships and work collaboratively to support a safer work environment. Health Shared Services (HSS) is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor.As a WHS Advisor, you will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate occupational health and safety programs and processes. You will provide subject matter expertise, and provide best practice recommendations, guidance, and resources that support organizational and legislative requirements. In this role, you will contribute to educational tools and resources, support on-site safety programs, inspections, and practices, and support a culture of safety through risk assessment, identification and management, reporting and correction to ensure a safe environment for employees, physicians, volunteers, patients, and families.Health Shared Services (HSS) is a Provincial Health Corporation (PHC) with over 15,000 employees delivering corporate, clinical and non-clinical services and functions to the Alberta health system. If you're ready to contribute to a safe, healthy work environment across Alberta's public health system, read on for full details and

Description:
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will provide expertise, advice, and guidance on matters of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS). You will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate occupational health and safety programs within an assigned portfolio; assess needs, interpret complex requirements, and recommend effective solutions across various WHS topics; and will support continuous improvement by promoting risk assessment, hazard identification and management, reporting, corrective action, system analysis, and adherence to standards, policies, and safe work practices.You will be required to develop new resources and review and update educational materials, as well as help coordinate and deliver education, and conduct or support onsite duties such as inspections, respirator fit testing, incident, or investigations. As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will collect, analyze, and interpret safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities, including reviewing and assisting with the development of WHS reporting tools. In this role, you will develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external partners such as such as WHS committees,



academic institutions, Government of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety, contracted service providers, and clinical staff to improve WHS outcomes.

Transition Company: Health Shared Services

Classification: Health and Safety Advisors

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Workplace Health and Safety

Primary Location: Edmonton General Hospital

Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 21-SEP-2026

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $40.81

Maximum Salary: $54.34

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Transition Company: Health Shared Services

Classification: Health and Safety Advisors

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Workplace Health and Safety

Primary Location: Edmonton General Hospital

Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 21-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $40.81

Maximum Salary: $54.34

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:
Completion of a degree/diploma/certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways: Completion of a recognized Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) certificate with a minimum of 3 years of health and safety experience; OR An OHS diploma with a minimum of 2 years of health and safety related experience; OR A related degree (kinesiology,



occupational therapy, physiotherapy, occupational hygiene, industrial hygiene, or environmental health) with a minimum of 2 years of health and safety related experience; OR A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation, with relevant occupational health and safety education and experience.Demonstrated knowledge of OHS principles, legislation, and best practices is required. Experience in healthcare and/or a large, complex, unionized workplace is preferred. Candidates must have experience with ergonomic assessments, fit-testing, Joint Workplace Health & Safety Committees, incident investigations, corrective actions, and occupational exposure or hygiene assessments involving chemical, physical, or biological hazards.Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data. Candidates must collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, prepare or contribute to technical or occupational hygiene reports, and deliver training or facilitate workshops.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a large healthcare or government organization, particularly of significant size, diversity, and complexity.

Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Communities. Together.
We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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