Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

3d•CA$85,414 - CA$122,023•Hybrid

About The Position

Help Lead the City’s Safety Transformation! We are seeking a proactive OHS Advisor to be a driving force in our cultural transformation. In this role, you’ll move beyond mere compliance to champion a loss-prevention mindset, turning the vision of our 3-year strategic plan—the Roadmap to Loss Prevention—into a daily reality for those who serve Edmonton. As a key part of our OH&S Services team, you will ensure our OHS program doesn’t just meet legislative standards but sets a new industry benchmark. This is a highly collaborative role where you will act as a trusted advisor to people leaders and frontline workers, providing the strategic guidance and technical expertise required to mitigate risk for our frontline service providers.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline with coursework in health and safety
Degree - Four (4) years experience, Diploma - Six (6) years of experience, Certificate - Eight (8) years of experience as an OHS professional, with loss prevention experience and working knowledge in areas such as process safety management, safety management system development, and implementation, incident/injury prevention, hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Knowledge of municipalities, municipal governance, and unionized environments
Knowledge of internal and external audits, the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, and/or ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with frontline workers, managers, project managers, and executives
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Google applications such as Gmail, Gchat, Meets, Docs, Sheets and Slides
Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize activities, adapt to change, and stay focused in a dynamic environment
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to effectively analyze situations and problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Applicants may be required to arrange their own transportation for use on City business, and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy

Nice To Haves

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and/or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)
Leading incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions
Conducting audits (internal/external)
Reviewing and assessing third-party safety plans, procedures, and practices for the safe and effective delivery of work
Contractor management
Preparing statistical reports on safety performance and recommending improvement opportunities

Responsibilities

Act as a primary technical resource, ensuring supervisors and employees have immediate access to specialized Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) knowledge and solutions for their unique business needs
Support, educate, and guide people leaders in applying City policies. This ensures informed decision-making that prioritizes employee protection and minimizes corporate liability
Bridge the corporate services with frontline service providers ensuring alignment in COR Audit planning, representing the City with interactions with Provincial authorities, and ensuring the needs or the business area are represented in the corporate standards
Support in the coordination, planning, and execution of Leadership review events
Assess the effectiveness of the City of Edmonton (COE) safety programs in reducing work-related incidents through pulse checks or internal auditing of specific program elements
Promote and drive COE health and safety campaigns to inform staff and boost employee participation rates across all departments
Contribute as a partner to the review and development of COE safety standards
Work alongside internal and external partners to brainstorm and implement creative safety solutions that address unique municipal challenges
Maintain a dedicated on-call presence to provide immediate assistance and guidance for safety concerns that arise outside of regular office hours