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Senior Advisor, Health and Safety
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11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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8 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
Full-time Permanent Edmonton AB (Hugh J. Bolton Service Center)
Electricity Services Health Safety & Environment
This opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants.
EPCOR employees: Please apply using your @ email address to ensure your seniority is recognized.OverviewThe Senior Advisor Health & Safety (H&S) supports EPCORs vision to be a company where safety matters most and demonstrates our commitment to put safety first in everything we do. The Senior Advisor H&S is part of EPCORs Electricity Operations and Corporate Services team. They are accountable for liaising with internal and external customers to support the business unit in managing operational risk and achieving strategic H&S goals. This includes developing and implementing H&S programs that help operational areas understand and control hazards respond and investigate incidents policies standards procedures and legislation compliance and take proactive measures to improve performance in health safety and environment.What Youll Do
EPCOR employees: Please apply using your @ email address to ensure your seniority is recognized.OverviewThe Senior Advisor Health & Safety (H&S) supports EPCORs vision to be a company where safety matters most and demonstrates our commitment to put safety first in everything we do. The Senior Advisor H&S is part of EPCORs Electricity Operations and Corporate Services team. They are accountable for liaising with internal and external customers to support the business unit in managing operational risk and achieving strategic H&S goals. This includes developing and implementing H&S programs that help operational areas understand and control hazards respond and investigate incidents policies standards procedures and legislation compliance and take proactive measures to improve performance in health safety and environment.What Youll Do
- Serves as a recognized Health & Safety (H&S) Subject Matter Expert (SME) for confined space entry hot work fall protection occupational hygiene ground disturbance rescue operations workplace inspections and incident site response across multiple operational business units.
- Provides expert advice and guidance to employees managers directors senior leadership contractors and H&S committees on regulatory compliance hazard assessments safe work planning legislative changes and risk mitigation strategies
- Leads and supports H&S strategic initiatives and program development including the EDTI Hot Work Program Confined Space Entry (CSE) Program Safe Work Practices (SWP) application development emergency response planning and continuous improvement efforts.
- Acts as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders including operations teams auditors vendors contractors training providers WCB and industry peers to promote innovation ensure compliance and adopt industry best practices.
- Facilitates implementation administration and continuous improvement of the H&S Management System serving as a lead SME during major audits including ISO ISAT and COR assessments.
- Leads incident investigations and provides incident site response support while serving as the out-of-office contact for Injury Management Contractor Management the Senior Advisor Injury Management and the Manager Health & Safety.
- Conducts and supports hazard assessments field compliance reviews performance monitoring risk analysis and development of corrective actions to improve safety outcomes and reduce risk exposure.
- Provides coaching mentoring and education to H&S professionals and operational stakeholders delivering training and developing competency programs across a wide range of operational areas including underground aerial civil construction transmission and materials support functions.
- Develops reviews and maintains H&S training programs procedures protocols and inspection programs including confined space entry ground disturbance trench rescue workplace inspections rescue equipment and fall protection equipment.
- Monitors and analyzes H&S performance trends communicates lessons learned safety alerts and team talks and drives stakeholder engagement to strengthen H&S culture and compliance across EDTI operations.
- Networks with industry peers and external organizations to identify emerging best practices and incorporate them into EPCOR procedures training programs and operational safety standards.
- Regularly interprets and communicates occupational health and safety legislation changes ensuring all assigned program elements remain aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Post-secondary degree and/or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
- 5-8 years of experience managing H&S processes programs and tools.
- Good standing designation with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP); or Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP).
- Strong understanding of H&S regulatory requirements.
- Consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise in H&S regulatory requirements. Consistently recognized as an H&S expert by peers within EDTI across BUs and with operational stakeholders.
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Word Outlook SharePoint and Excel.
- Experience with public speaking presenting and facilitating.
- Knowledge/experience with auditing tools including the Alberta Partnerships Certificate of Recognition and ISO 45001:2018.
- Experience conducting incident investigations causal analysis audits and creating/delivering training materials.
- Knowledge/experience with project management risk analysis and the development of mitigation strategies.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License (with 6 demerits or less) and Drivers Abstract.
- Clearance on pre-assignment drug and alcohol testing and a background check will also be required.
- Consistently applies strategic and critical thinking in all aspects of work.
- Experience in the utility industry specifically electrical utility operations construction and/or trades environment.
- Previous operational or trades experience.
- Experience with confined space entry safety.
Why EPCORJoining EPCOR means joining a company that values people innovation and community. We offer competitive compensation development opportunities and meaningful work that directly supports the safety and wellbeing of employees and the public.Learn more aboutWorking at EPCORand our culture!
Please note the following information:
- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age successfully attained a high school diploma (GED or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal identity educational and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
- To meet the physical demands required of some positions candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
- Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
EPCOR is a North American utility leader providing power and water to homes and businesses across Canada and the United States. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, EPCOR’s wholly owned subsidiaries build, own and operate water, wastewater, water reclamation and natural gas facilities a ... View more
