Advisor, Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Advisor supports ATCO EnPowers Operations Projects and Construction teams. This role supports our Renewable assets and teams. The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for providing support coaching guidance and mentorship to front-line leaders and field teams including contractors and visitors regarding ATCO EnPowers health and safety culture and requirements. The Health and Safety Advisor will work collaboratively with team members to develop and continually improve health and safety programs processes tools and training materials. This role is critical to supporting compliance safety culture and the advancement of health and safety performance.

Responsibility Area #1 General Requirements

Collaborate with all ATCO EnPower functions and departments to anticipate identify evaluate and determine practical solutions to health and safety issues/risks

Coach and guide employees and contractors on ATCO EnPowers Integrated Management System (EIMS) health and safety programs and processes and OHS legislation

Assist with the interpretation of legislation and recommend compliance solutions

Lead health and safety projects/initiatives as required

Participate in updating ATCO EnPower Integrated Management System (EIMS) documents and processes

Assist with the communication and implementation of health and safety programs and processes

Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) as an OHS subject matter expert

Attend safety meetings and support the delivery of key health and safety messages

Create and deliver health and safety presentations

Conduct research and keep up-to-date on health and safety innovations industry trends and best practices

Develop safety communications such as Safety Alerts and Learning From Incidents Bulletins.

Perform on-call duties for Health and Safety support for emergencies and critical events

Safely drive to worksites

Responsibility Area #2 Hazard Risk and Emergency Management

Participate in review and/or facilitate hazard and risk assessments

Participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)

Help in the completion of Job Risk Assessments (JRAs) during the work planning phase.

Support the continuing development and maintenance of emergency response and business continuity plans

Participate in or assist with facilitating emergency response and business continuity events exercises drills and tabletops

Responsibility Area #3 Health and Safety Assurance

Ensure the Safe Control of Work and all planning execution and close-out of work is performed to established standards.

Participate in incident investigations as a health and safety subject matter expert. Perform the role of lead investigator or root cause analysis facilitator as required.

Conduct job observations worksite inspections and audits

Conduct quality reviews of incidents near misses observations and hazard identification reports

Monitor health and safety performance and analyze trends

Responsibility Area #4 Health and Safety Orientation and Training

Support employee and contractor orientation and onboarding

Support the development of internal health and safety training courses

Facilitate internal company-specific health and safety training

Responsibility Area #5 Project Support and Contractor Safety Management

Participate in project planning activities kick-off meetings and progress review meetings

Assist with the development of project health and safety management plans and Job Risk Assessments (JRAs)

Participate in contractor safety pre-qualification/qualification monitoring and assurance activities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education in Occupational Health and Safety

5-7 years experience in a similar role preferably in the energy sector

Strong knowledge of industry best practices within the energy industry the Alberta and Ontario OHS legislation and other applicable municipal provincial territorial or federal legislation

Solid understanding and experience in workplace inspections work observations program reviews and management system auditing

Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with HSEQ management software databases and applications

Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records

Proficient in Microsoft Word Outlook Excel Visio PowerPoint and Teams

Strong report writing and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates diplomacy flexibility listening and persuasion skills

Builds and maintains positive working relationships

Work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Exercise tact discretion and sound judgement

Influence and collaborate with management employees and contractors to achieve safe behaviors in a non-confrontational manner

Flexibility to travel within ATCO EnPowers operating areas to support operational and construction activities and to maintain relationships with field-based groups

Ability to complete overnight stays when travelling to distant worksites

Ability to safely operate a vehicle

This position is a safety-sensitive role and pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is required as per ATCOs Alcohol & Drug Practice and Standard. Being fit for duty is critical for this position.