HSE Field Advisor - Eastern Canada

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The HSE Advisor, Field Support is responsible for supporting health, safety, and environmental program delivery across multiple work sites. Operating in a hybrid capacity (approximately 80% field / 20% office), this role requires regular travel to various client and company locations to monitor program compliance, support site leadership, and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Reporting to the Manager of Health, Safety & Environment, the HSE Field Advisor supports the Remote and Hospitality Services Eastern Canada Division. The successful candidate must be available to travel as required by business needs.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

The HSE Field Advisor performs some or all the following duties:

Field Operations & Site Support

• Serve as a field-based representative, conducting regular site visits to support multiple locations across Eastern Canada.
• Monitor and support the effective delivery of an integrated Occupational Health, Safety & Environment program for the Remote and Hospitality Services Division.
• Ensure employees are empowered and supported to stop work in situations presenting an immediate threat to health, safety, or the environment.
• Identify and assess hazards through field-level inspections, observations, and risk assessments; recommend and support implementation of appropriate controls, including critical controls

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead, assist, and direct site-level incident and accident investigations; prepare timely and accurate investigation reports.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective and preventative actions arising from incidents, audits, and inspections.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of risk management and HSE processes at the site and operational level.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and motivate site leaders to take ownership of safety management systems and prioritize HSE in relation to other business objectives.
• Collaborate with the Manager of HSE to ensure consistent HSE practices are applied across all sites and operations.
• Facilitate the communication of health, safety, and environmental matters to employees, contractors, and clients, ensuring timely distribution of required information.
• Support site leadership in communicating compliance requirements, distributing safety information, and ensuring all staff are informed of company safety policies and bulletins.
• Maintain a high standard of internal and external customer service and contribute to the development of service excellence.

Program Management & Compliance

• Apply technical knowledge, human factors, and risk assessment methods to research, review, and interpret hazard information, and identify causation, consequences, and appropriate controls.
• Ensure HSE management systems are resourced, implemented, and maintained to prevent injuries, illnesses, property damage, and environmental impacts.
• Measure field-level HSE program performance to support achievement of business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor HSE performance trends and recommend preventative measures to Operations and the Manager of HSE.
• Support and participate in contractor audits and field inspections as required.
• Maintain awareness of evolving operational demands and demonstrate flexibility to meet business expectations.
• Identify and support strategies to address risks in changing business environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience in an occupational health and safety role, preferably in a field-based or multi-site environment.
• Completion of post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Business, Trades & Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Valid Canadian driver's licence appropriate for the type of vehicle required to operate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations across Canadian jurisdictions (municipal, provincial, and federal).
• Knowledge of provincial disability management protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate to advanced level).