Safety Advisor

Mainroad•Village at Pigeon Lake Hamlet, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a driven and self-motivated professional to join Raylec Power (Alberta) LP as our Safety Advisor. In this key leadership role, you will lead and support the organization’s safety program, providing guidance to operations teams and ensuring compliance with all safety, regulatory, and contract requirements related to electrical repair and maintenance operations. This is a full-time salaried position based in Rocky View County, Alberta, reporting directly to the Corporate HSQE Manager. We are seeking a proactive, hands-on safety professional who brings strong interpersonal skills, technical expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead effectively. Raylec Power (Alberta) LP delivers roadway lighting and traffic signal installation as well as specialized electrical repair & maintenance services. As part of the Mainroad Group—an employee-owned company and a recognized leader in innovative, safe, and reliable infrastructure services across Canada—you’ll work in a team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). A Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation is an asset
Minimum two (2) years of experience in electrical maintenance, construction, or a closely related industry in a professional safety role
Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal safety requirements
Solid understanding of OH&S legislation and related regulations, including the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers’ Compensation Board requirements, Traffic Safety Act, and other relevant legislation and contract obligations
Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners, senior leadership, and regulatory bodies
Demonstrated skill in managing difficult situations with tact, professionalism, and sound judgment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience delivering training programs
Experience coordinating and serving on workplace health and safety committees
Experience developing safety procedures, safe work practices, exposure control plans, and hazard assessments
Experience conducting workplace incident investigations
Experience coordinating return-to-work programs and knowledge of accommodation requirements
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to influence and lead others at various levels of the organization
Strong learning agility and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to learn new software programs
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to worksites throughout Alberta
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as needed

Nice To Haves

COR or ISO audit training (preferred)
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (asset)
Experience conducting internal audits in accordance with ISO 45001 (preferred)

Responsibilities

Review, update, and create hazard assessments, including those required for new activities and projects
Write and revise Safe Job Procedures, Safe Work Practices, and Exposure Control Plans
Oversee compliance with OH&S regulations, including safety audits, inspections, and verification of regulatory requirements
Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and work with operations to implement corrective actions
Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and trends
Ensure completion of daily hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, and required inspections
Coordinate and review subcontractor safety documentation
Oversee site and new employee orientations, as well as new and young worker monitoring
Deliver safety training to employees and management, including program elements, procedures, and emergency response
Conduct emergency drills and support emergency event escalation
Audit operations for compliance, maintain audit schedules, and complete task audits
Document the safety program and ensure all required information is posted and available to employees
Support and evaluate the effectiveness of workplace safety committees
Manage and support the Return-to-Work (RTW) program and accommodation-related processes
Track, manage, and close out non-conformities and corrective actions
Liaise with regulatory agencies and Mainroad Corporate Compliance staff
Prepare and submit statistical reporting, including incident summaries, to Mainroad Corporate Compliance
Contribute to annual Contract Reviews, Annual Performance Reviews, and winter reviews
Lead and support the overall safety culture by providing guidance, resources, and expertise
Responsible for all safety-related IMS activities