Safety Advisor

Job summary

Advise operational teams and frontline supervisors on health and safety, safe work practices, and compliance with legislation and company policies. Support safety program improvement, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and recommendations to improve workplace safety performance.

Job details

AltaSteel is seeking a proactive Safety Advisor to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will provide expert health and safety guidance to operational teams while supporting the development and continuous improvement of safety programs and initiatives across the organization. The Safety Advisor works closely with plant operations and frontline leadership to promote a culture of safety, ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, and support effective risk management practices. This role is ideal for a safety minded individual who enjoys collaborating with operational teams, influencing positive safety behaviors, and contributing to the overall safety performance of the organization. Responsibilities Provide health and safety advisory support to frontline supervisors and operational teams Promote and reinforce safe work practices and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable legislation Support leadership and work teams in building safety awareness, hazard recognition, and safety leadership capabilities Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety programs and initiatives Conduct and support workplace hazard assessments, risk assessments and provide recommendations for hazard controls Participate in incident and near miss investigations, including identifying contributing and root causes and recommending corrective actions Provide guidance on the use of risk management and hazard identification tools Deliver safety orientations, training and awareness programs as required Monitor workplace practices and provide recommendations to improve safety performance Maintain current knowledge of safety practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards through professional development and participation in industry networks Qualifications and Skills Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety an asset NCSO Certification an asset At least 3 years experience in a Health and Safety field related role Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential Outstanding relationship building capabilities and a collaborative working style A strong team player with superior organizational and project management skills Strong work ethic, high level of enthusiasm and ability to excel in a flexible, fast paced environment Taking initiative and having a passion for positive results Excellent knowledge base of provincial OH&S legislation Job Details Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch Full-time, permanent opportunity Fast paced environment

What you’ll do

Advise operational teams and frontline supervisors on health and safety, safe work practices, and compliance with legislation and company policies. Support safety program improvement, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and recommendations to improve workplace safety performance.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in a health and safety-related role is required, along with strong knowledge of provincial occupational health and safety legislation. An occupational health and safety diploma or certificate and NCSO certification are assets; excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and project management skills are also sought.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Health And Safety
• Provincial OH&S Legislation
• Hazard Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Hazard Identification
• Incident Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Actions
• Safety Program Development
• Safety Training
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Safety Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Project Management

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

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