Advisor, Safety

​Requisition ID: 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 McMurray

Starting Salary Range*: $107,582.00 - $117,668.00
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:

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:

• Sound understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.
• Proficient in process safety management, incident/injury prevention, hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with leadership, management, contractors, and workers in a transparent manner that builds trust, confidence, credibility, and respect.
• Responsible self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and concise messages and clarification on the application of legislation, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Collaborative approach that enables the integration of the safety management system into operations, as well as reinforce a positive safety culture, and support behavioral changes.
• Problem solving capabilities with ability to identify, prioritize, and manage risks.
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.

EDUCATION:

• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related area is required.
• Related certificates such as National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification, Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Recognized Municipal Health and Safety Advisor (RMHSA), and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation will be considered assets.
• Auditor certification from the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA), Incident Command System (ICS), H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space, and Ground Disturbance certifications will be considered assets.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of experience in a safety advisor capacity is required.
• Experience working in a construction environment or municipal operations environment is an asset.
• Experience working in a public-sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.

SAFETY: 

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the organization’s Occupational Health and Safety Administrative Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public.

This position is not employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is not required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. 
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted.  Late applications will not be accepted.