Hse Field Advisor

Thompson Construction Group is currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Advisor for our **Fort McMurray Operations Centre**. Reporting to the Corporate HSE Manager and working closely with our Regional Safety Supervisor and Site Management, this position provides guidance and direction to all site workers including project management, employees, and subcontractors with respect to corporate and client safety policies, practices, procedures, and legislative requirements. The incumbent is to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission the vision and values of Thompson Construction Group.

**Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrate the capability to work under the direction of HSE leadership on multiple tasks requiring judgment to resolve problems
- Works with employees, supervisors and management to identify potential hazards
- Encourages and promotes a safe work culture with a positive attitude and team approach
- Performs various levels of worksite inspections and audits and follows through with appropriate levels of coaching and support for all corrective actions
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions. Complete incident causation analysis, develop, implement and follow up on corrective actions
- Participate in toolbox meetings, weekly safety meetings and client and HSE team meetings as required
- Assistance in creating Job Safety Analysis and perform updates as conditions and processes change
- Maintain a working knowledge of current OH&S legislation, Federal and Provincial laws as well as company standards and policies
- Provide mentoring to workers and leaders in maintaining safe work habits and practices
- Participate and contribute with ongoing procedural, policy and other documentation development and updates as required
- Proactively identifies leading indicators and trends in the field and communicates the same back to the field and corporate
- Investigates incidents and near misses with foremen and other key management
- Communicates established policies, practices and procedures to workers and remain informed on changes provided from the Corporate HSE Manager

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3 years Safety Advisory experience in heavy equipment or heavy civil construction
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (current abstract must be provided)
- High school diploma with relevant post-secondary education is an asset
- NCSO designation and Alberta First Aid certification is mandatory
- CSTS / OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO is required
- Must be physically and mentally fit with the ability to safely drive in mining atmospheres alone
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and listening skills
- Ability to represent the company in a professional and courteous manner
- Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
- A self-starter requiring mínimal supervision
- Willingness to work in the Ft McMurray area and live in remote camps, working a rotational schedule
- Must be able to work day / night shift as required

**The Thompson Advantage**
- Consistent yearlong work
- Fly in/fly out (Edmonton & Calgary hubs) provided for some sites
- Camp or Living Out Allowance provided
- Retention Safety Bonus
- Referral Programs

**Additional Information**:
The above statements describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.
This is a full-time contractual term position located in Fort McMurray, AB. The position duration is project specific and based on decisions of our clients regarding performance on site.