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Advisor, Safety Jobs in Fort McMurray, Canada at Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Title: Advisor, Safety
Company: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Location: Fort McMurray, Canada
Category:
Requisition : 4295
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Fixed Term Duration: Approximately three (3) Months
Number of Openings: 2
Bi-weekly
Working Hours:
70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday
Department/ Branch: Human Resources & Safety, Safety
Job Location: Fort Mc Murray
Starting Salary Range*: $107, – $117,
COLA: Bi-Weekly – $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 02/05/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 17/05/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External
* The Municipality offers competitive compensation. The starting salary for this position will be within the range listed above and dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Human Resources & Safety department is dedicated to creating a workplace where people thrive and safety comes first. From attracting and developing top talent to fostering a culture of inclusion, wellness, and continuous learning, HR supports the organization’s most valuable resource — its people.
At the same time, our Safety team ensures that every employee goes home safe by championing proactive practices, compliance, and a culture of shared responsibility.
Together, HR and Safety provide the foundation that allows every department to deliver exceptional service to the community. If you are passionate about people, workplace culture, and building a safer tomorrow, this is the team where your work will truly make a difference.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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The Advisor, Safety provides on-site support to ensure the effective execution of the Municipality’s Safety Management System, applicable legislation, codes or practice, and internal policies. This role provides guidance and support to municipal departments and will be assigned a focus in either municipal operations or contractor safety. The Advisor is directly involved in daily municipal operations or municipal construction activities and maintains responsibility for safety program administration.
Primary responsibilities of the position include:
Guidance: Facilitates awareness and compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, practices, industry standards, and best practices. Develops and maintains relationships with all interest groups, as well as advocates for continuous performance improvements. Provides guidance to frontline staff, contractors, supervisors, and managers on all safety management system components.
Program Development: Assists in the development of comprehensive hazard management, incident management, and contractor management programs. Conducts research and provides recommendations to support compliance with regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Supports the development of policies and practices. Responsible for developing procedures, analyzing data, measuring performance, and assessing system effectiveness.
Service Delivery: Assists in identifying, prioritizing, and managing safety-related risks. Resolves related enquiries and concerns with the support of the safety team. Conducts positive interventions, inspections, audits, and investigations. Identifies trends, gaps, and best practices. Supports and/or delivers safety orientations, training, and coaching. Ensures the effective implementation of preventative measures, action items, and recommendations. Facilitates safety related engagements such as safety meetings and toolbox talks.
When supporting contractor safety, participates in construction site meetings and operations to ensure that construction activities are being carried out safely, and as per health and safety requirements, standards, policies, and procedures identified.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: