Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

About Acden Aves

Acden Aves is an Indigenous environmental contractor specializing in avian deterrent and wildlife management services at oil sands mining operations. Our teams play an important role in protecting birds and wildlife from tailings ponds and other process-affected water bodies while operating in complex, safety-sensitive industrial environments.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our team in Fort McMurray.

About the Role

The Senior Health & Safety Advisor will provide leadership, expertise, and oversight in the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Acden Aves' Occupational Health & Safety Management System.

Working closely with the Director of Operations, site leadership, employees, and Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees, this position will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory and client compliance, identifying and mitigating workplace risks, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance across our operations.

The successful candidate will be a confident, hands-on safety professional capable of working independently, providing sound technical guidance, and influencing safety practices at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership and Compliance

- Provide senior-level safety guidance and support to management, supervisors, and field personnel across multiple oil sands operations.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable Alberta OHS legislation, client requirements, and company policies and procedures.
- Identify workplace hazards, assess operational risks, and recommend effective corrective and preventative measures.
- Lead workplace inspections, field safety observations, hazard assessments, and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, employee engagement,



and visible field leadership.
- Provide guidance and support to Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees.

Safety Management Systems and Reporting

- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, safe operating procedures, and hazard assessments.
- Maintain oversight of safety documentation, inspections, training records, and compliance reporting within Workhub.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on safety performance indicators, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead and support internal safety audits, inspections, and the maintenance of COR certification.
- Develop and deliver safety communications, toolbox talks, training initiatives, and awareness campaigns.
- Ensure corrective actions are documented, tracked, and completed within established timelines.

Incident Management and Risk Mitigation

- Lead and participate in workplace incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Collaborate with management and supervisors to implement effective preventative measures and reduce workplace incidents.
- Provide guidance on high-risk activities, safe work practices, and site-specific operational hazards.
- Liaise with client safety representatives and other stakeholders regarding safety performance, compliance, and incident management.
- Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and related training initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation is mandatory.




- A certificate or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive occupational health and safety experience, preferably in oil sands, mining, construction, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
- Solid working knowledge of Alberta OHS legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, workplace inspections, and safety audits.
- Familiarity with COR certification requirements and audit processes.
- Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide credible safety leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office; experience with Workhub is an asset.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to meet client site access requirements, including pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a safety professional who is equally comfortable working in the field alongside our crews and collaborating with senior management to strengthen our safety programs.

The ideal candidate is proactive, approachable, detail-oriented, and confident in addressing safety concerns, challenging unsafe practices, and holding individuals accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.

Above all, we're looking for someone who leads by example and is genuinely committed to ensuring every employee goes home safely at the end of their shift.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- The successful candidate must reside in, or relocate to Fort McMurray.

Licence/Certification:

- NCSO (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Acden Aves
📍 Fort McMurray