Senior Safety Advisor, Major Projects
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Safety Advisor, Major Projects on a permanent basis on our Health & Safety team. This position requires on-site work at our Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) in Regina, SK.
The Safety Advisor, Major Projects plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our people and projects. By championing proactive risk management and fostering a safety-first culture, this role ensures that every phase of Major Projects is executed with precision and care. If safety for you isn’t just a priority, it’s a shared value, apply today!
What you’ll do:
- Plan and coordinate project safety by conducting risk assessments, aligning safety measures with operational priorities, and collaborating with internal teams and contractors.
- Integrate safety into engineering deliverables, lead safety reviews, and ensure compliance with regulatory codes and corporate HSE standards.
- Provide onsite safety leadership during construction, oversee contractor HSE programs, monitor high-risk activities, and drive a strong safety culture.
- Manage incidents and investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and maintain safety programs, including HSE management plans, emergency response plans, and safety manuals, while monitoring effectiveness through audits and inspections.
- Communicate and mentor on safety practices, deliver regular safety updates, participate in committees, and support emergency response roles.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with construction/project managers, contractors, and safety personnel at CRC and CEC and will report into the Director, Health & Safety. You will provide advice and guidance and, in some instances, provide directions to all employees, management as well as all contractors regarding Safety issues. This team strives to cultivate a culture of safety first, open communication, cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) & Sustainability and:
- Have 6-9 years of relevant progressive experience as an industrial and construction health and safety or in a related industry/
- Have a university degree or a 2-year Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety through an accredited college with extensive knowledge/experience in the construction and engineering field or equivalent experience (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation and have the ability to challenge for a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation within 3 years.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by December 10, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a criminal record check, drug and alcohol test, and provide a driver’s abstract in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.
Senior Safety Advisor, Major Projects
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Safety Advisor, Major Projects on a permanent basis on our Health & Safety team. This position requires on-site work at our Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) in Regina, SK.
The Safety Advisor, Major Projects plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our people and projects. By championing proactive risk management and fostering a safety-first culture, this role ensures that every phase of Major Projects is executed with precision and care. If safety for you isn’t just a priority, it’s a shared value, apply today!
What you’ll do:
- Plan and coordinate project safety by conducting risk assessments, aligning safety measures with operational priorities, and collaborating with internal teams and contractors.
- Integrate safety into engineering deliverables, lead safety reviews, and ensure compliance with regulatory codes and corporate HSE standards.
- Provide onsite safety leadership during construction, oversee contractor HSE programs, monitor high-risk activities, and drive a strong safety culture.
- Manage incidents and investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and maintain safety programs, including HSE management plans, emergency response plans, and safety manuals, while monitoring effectiveness through audits and inspections.
- Communicate and mentor on safety practices, deliver regular safety updates, participate in committees, and support emergency response roles.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with construction/project managers, contractors, and safety personnel at CRC and CEC and will report into the Director, Health & Safety. You will provide advice and guidance and, in some instances, provide directions to all employees, management as well as all contractors regarding Safety issues. This team strives to cultivate a culture of safety first, open communication, cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) & Sustainability and:
- Have 6-9 years of relevant progressive experience as an industrial and construction health and safety or in a related industry/
- Have a university degree or a 2-year Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety through an accredited college with extensive knowledge/experience in the construction and engineering field or equivalent experience (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation and have the ability to challenge for a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation within 3 years.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by December 10, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a criminal record check, drug and alcohol test, and provide a driver’s abstract in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.