Casual HSS Advisor

A Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Casual Health, Safety, & Security Advisor to work out of our mill site near Athabasca, Alberta. Reporting to the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) Manager, this position is responsible for providing ongoing medical and technical support for the organization. This role provides immediate response and treatment for team member medical incidents and/or fire and hazmat emergencies, they participate in workplace safety investigations, conduct various testing, provide safety orientations, and conduct safety and security inspections and observations on shift.

This role is a casual opportunity, called as needed, to work days, nights, weekends and weekdays at irregular intervals.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

• Interact daily with team members and contractors to ensure HSS compliance. Participate in Emergency Response as a shift leader on the mill emergency response team. Monitor fire systems and perform first aid care as needed.
• Participate and provide HSS support in incident / accident investigations. Provide expertise on hazard recognition and coach others in performing field level hazard assessments and field audits. Assist to maintain medical and rescue equipment.
• Administer pre-employment drug screen testing and post-incident and drug and alcohol testing. Conduct routine health assessments. Assist with occupational hygiene compliance testing within the mill, including but not limited to gas detection, mask fit testing and hazard assessments.
• Participate in inspections/assessments and audits and observe activities and monitor the physical security of the Mill-Site.

Role Requirements

• 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) licensed with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Candidates with current Advanced First Aid (AFA) certificate or a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta may also be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Considered an asset:

• Hazardous Materials experience.
• Security experience.
• Experience working in an industrial setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Other

• Regulatory Compliance – knowledge of Alberta OH&S and regulatory compliance requirements
• Computer Skills – Aptitude with HSS related technology and applications, Microsoft office
• Plans & Organizes – Well‑developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Communication – Must be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Collaboration – Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels and work effectively within a team environment.
• Occupational Health – Knowledge in ergonomics, identifying hazardous agents, risk evaluation, occupational disease prevention, implementing controls and understanding exposure limits

What We Offer

• A competitive wage
• Team‑based culture that encourages work‑life balance.

To apply today and learn more about Al‑Pac’s current opportunities, please visit: alpac.ca/grow‑with‑us

Legal Statement

Al‑Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*FSC‑C021640

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing