Health & Safety Advisor

About Us
At the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (the DI), we are dedicated to serving our community with kindness. Our mission - to work with community to end homelessness, one person at a time - goes beyond providing immediate support; we strive to create an environment where individuals can regain their confidence and rebuild their lives.
We are more than an emergency shelter.
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors feels welcomed, respected, and valued. What sets us apart is our holistic approach to support. We offer not only safe and comfortable accommodation and meals but also access to essential resources such as health and recovery services, and housing supports.
All of our programs, including emergency shelter, are low-barrier, trauma-informed, housing-focused, and recovery-oriented, aimed at supporting Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens. And our doors are always open.
**Department**: Health, Safety & Wellness Job Category: Salary
**Reports To**: Senior Manager, HSE Position Type: Full Time
**Direct Reports**: N/A Schedule: 40 hrs/week
**Indirect Reports**: N/A Location: Main Building, DC, GVR, Inglewood, Sundial, Bridgeland, 2507
Position Summary
We are hiring a Health & Safety Advisor who can help us maintain a safe, responsive, and trauma-informed workplace for both staff and the people we serve. This role supports all aspects of physical and psychological health and safety, with a focus on real-time problem-solving in a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment.
Whether your background is rooted in health and safety, emergency response, residential building operations, or community-based work, if you are passionate about safety and care in high-stakes environments, this could be a meaningful next step.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environment, the Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for working as part of a team responsible for the administration, implementation, and stewardship of the HSE program for the agency and continuing to maintain professional, wellness-focused relationships both internally and externally. This role is based out of our main building, but regular travel and work amongst all of our locations will be required.
Time Commitment
This is a full-time position comprised of 40 hours a week. There will be requirements to be available and flexible from time to time outside normal hours as the need arises. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.
Job

**Responsibilities**:

- Actively support the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DI’s Health, Safety, and Wellness program
- Respond to and investigate reported health & safety incidents and concerns, ensuring thorough documentation, follow-up, and corrective actions are completed
- Design and complete regular reporting to operations teams on incident trends and identify areas of focus and recommended solutions
- Conduct hazard assessments, safety inspections, and participate in internal audits across multiple buildings
- Assist with training and coaching of teams or individuals, both within the HSE team and outside of the team (including employees, volunteers, contractors, etc.)
- Support emergency response readiness, including fire drills, evacuation planning, and staff training
- Ensure the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of all controlled products on site is always up‐to‐date and accessible to all employees
- Work with other key stakeholders within and outside the HSE department to ensure understanding of HSE legislation, safety considerations, as well as audit readiness
- Coordinate and manage Toolbox/Tailgate meetings, and Health & Safety Committee meetings
- Create and maintain procedural documentation and updates
- Perform research, make recommendations, and use creative forms of communication to best equip others in our environment
- Monitor legislative changes and support compliance across programs and buildings
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support

What We Are Looking For
Required Competencies and Qualifications
- Minimum three years of progressive experience in occupational health & safety, emergency management, or operations in high-risk environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to educate and influence across levels
- Proven experience responding to incidents or managing safety risks in various environments, with preference to shelter, health care, and/or residential environments
- Strong knowledge of investigation techniques, ability to determine root causes, and propose corrective actions
- Comfort working with diverse populations, including individuals facing homelessness, trauma, or complex challenges
- Strong understanding of Alberta OHS legislation, WCB reporting, and corrective action planning
- Valid Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check
- Proficient in Office365
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and pr