Safety Advisor

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The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 

The City is making a transformational cultural shift on how we approach Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). As a Safety Advisor, you will advance The City¿s OHS culture by guiding Business Units (BUs) in managing and implementing health and safety programs. You will develop and review procedures, safe work practices, and training requirements, and integrate corporate OHS strategies, standards, and programs into BU operations while ensuring compliance with corporate and legislative requirements. Primary duties include:

• Implement OHS strategies and support continuous improvement of the City¿s OHS program across assigned departments and business units.
• Support OHS audit activities, track action plans, and guide leadership teams on continuous improvement, quality review, and gap assessments of the OHS Management System.
• Develop and deliver safety education, training, orientations, and competency programs for employees, contractors, and volunteers. 
• Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plans (ERPs); facilitate ERP drills, conduct feedback sessions, communicate lessons learned, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Facilitate and deliver training to leaders, Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committees (JWHSCs), and workers on core safety processes, including hazard assessments, inspections, incident management, and reporting. 
• Lead or support incident investigations, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions, and maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records in the Safety Data Management System (SDMS). 
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses, advise project teams and leaders during project planning and execution, communicate changes to OHS standards and legislation and new programs or initiatives.
• Support contractor safety management and performance.

Qualifications 

• A completed 2-year diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field and at least 5 years of professional level OHS experience that includes development, and sustainment of safety management systems.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, or a Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, with no current suspensions or charges pending.
• The use of a personal vehicle for business use is required.
• Related certifications such as National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation will be considered assets. 
• Additional related education, training, or certifications will be considered assets (e.g., Incident Command System ICS 100 and 200). 
• Familiarity with high-voltage electrical construction, utilities installation and commissioning within a Plant setting will also be considered assets. 
• Knowledge of change management, training, auditing, investigating, ergonomics, technical writing, project management, and contractor management combined with operational/project experience in a large complex organization dealing with multiple partners and implementing large programs will also be considered assets. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong decision making skills, political acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in stressful situations. 
   

Working Conditions: This position conducts site visits with regular exposure to hazards such as noise, dust, and adverse weather conditions. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required while on site visits. Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Occupational Health & Safety
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent & 3 Temporary (up to 22 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $48.54 - 64.88 per hour
• Hours of work: Non-standard 40 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle. Rotational on-call/after hours availability is required.
• Location: 201 8 Avenue SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 29, 2026
• Job ID: 315448