H&S; Field Safety Advisor

Location: Hangingstone, Alberta (approximately 30 minutes south of Fort McMurray)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until the end of March 2027
Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, up to 50 hours per week (including travel time)

About the Opportunity

TPD is looking to hire an experienced H&S; Field Safety Advisor for our client at their Hangingstone operation, approximately 30 minutes south of Fort McMurray, Alberta.

This is a hands-on, field-focused opportunity for a safety professional who is passionate about protecting people, building positive working relationships, and promoting a proactive safety culture in a high-risk industrial environment.

The successful candidate will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field, working closely with employees, contractors, and site leadership to identify hazards, verify critical safety controls, and provide practical coaching and guidance to support safe work execution.

Responsibilities

- Conduct regular field safety assessments, including Critical Control Assessments and Enablon Inspection Checklists, to verify compliance with safety standards and procedures.

- Participate in daily safety meetings, contractor toolbox talks, and other site safety discussions.

- Monitor work execution activities to ensure hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and appropriate controls are in place.

- Assess contractor qualifications, safety training, and competencies to ensure compliance with site requirements.

- Evaluate the implementation of high-risk work standards, including confined space entry, working at heights, and other safety-critical activities.

- Provide timely, constructive coaching to field personnel, reinforcing safe work practices and addressing unsafe behaviours or conditions.

- Identify and communicate safety hazards, recurring trends, and systemic concerns,



escalating significant risks to site leadership as required.

- Support incident investigations, hazard identification, and the development of corrective and preventive actions.

- Monitor contractor compliance with applicable safety procedures, contractor management requirements, and regulatory standards.

- Collaborate with contractors, operations personnel, and leadership to strengthen safety awareness, promote continuous improvement, and support a positive reporting and learning culture.

Qualifications & Experience

- Recognized safety certification such as CRSP, CRST, or CSO, a diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and demonstrated experience.

- Minimum 10 years of occupational health and safety experience in high-risk industrial environments, preferably within the oil and gas industry.

- Strong working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

- Experience conducting field safety inspections, risk assessments, critical control verifications, and contractor safety evaluations.

- Familiarity with high-risk work activities, including confined space entry, working at heights, and other industrial safety standards.

- Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend practical, effective corrective actions.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with frontline workers, contractors, supervisors,



and senior leadership.

- A collaborative, approachable coaching style with the confidence to intervene when unsafe conditions or practices are identified.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a agile operational environment.

- A commitment to fostering a workplace culture built on trust, accountability, open communication, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in workplace safety while working alongside experienced professionals at an established oil sands operation. You will play an important role in strengthening field safety practices, supporting contractor performance, and helping ensure that everyone returns home safely at the end of each workday.

About Us:

TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider with a mission to help individuals succeed by providing access to opportunities in jobs, careers, and professional development. A niche provider serving North America, we specialize in placing skilled candidates within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, and Semiconductor industries. Whether you seek flexible or permanent positions, we assist in starting, changing, or advancing careers in a way that aligns with your goals.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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