Sr. HSE Advisor

Vermilion Energy • Calgary, AB

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vermilion Energy has an exciting opportunity within the Canadian Business Unit (CBU), seeking a Senior HSE Advisor. This role will report directly to the Manager, HSE and Sustainability and will join a team that values its people and provides work with purpose. We’re seeking a Senior HSE Advisor to support safe, compliant operations across our drilling, completions, equip and tie-in and facilities construction activities in our Alberta and British Columbia assets. This role will be an integrated resource, providing support for field and office personnel, focusing on HSE program enhancement & implementation, supporting HSE application optimization, and providing training and compliance assurance. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the HSE team and will support developing our HSE culture and programs across the Canadian operation. The role will be required to travel to Vermilion properties in Alberta and BC on a regular basis, mainly focused around the Drayton Valley and Dawson Creek areas. The location is flexible based on the successful candidate (Calgary, Drayton Valley).

Requirements

• Diploma/degree or certification in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• 10+ years of HSE experience (drilling/completions or similar field operations preferred)
• Strong understanding of DCET lifecycle hazards, regulations, and safe work practices
• Effective communicator with strong coaching and field leadership skills
• Required safety certifications and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite HSE support for drilling, completions, well servicing, and workover operations across Alberta and British Columbia
• Provide onsite HSE support for facilities and pipeline construction, maintenance, and turnaround activities
• Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of the CBU HSE program and associated HSE management system elements
• Facilitate safety meetings, task-specific hazard assessments, control assurance activities, and field inspections
• Engage with contractors and service providers to support regulatory compliance and alignment with company HSE expectations, policies/practices, the Life Saving Rules, and other programs
• Lead incident investigations, including evidence collection, root cause analysis, recommendation development, and corrective action tracking through closure
• Analyze and trend HSE data, providing insights to leadership and operations to guide performance improvements and program adjustments
• Support the maintenance of accurate HSE documentation, including training records, inspection findings, and internal audit results
• Support regulatory audit response preparation and submission
• Support HSE training and competency programs, including orientation, onboarding, supervisor training, ERP drills/activations, and readiness assessments
• Communicate HSE program changes and initiatives, lead HSE Alert distribution and follow-up, ensuring consistent rollout and implementation
• Provide guidance and program compliance assurance during critical operations, including, but not limited to, confined space entry, energy isolation, hot work, SIMOPS, lifting operations, and ground disturbance
• Build strong relationships with frontline workers, supervisors, and leadership to promote a practical, learning-focused safety culture aligned with Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles and Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention

Benefits

• Industry-competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer
• Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code
• Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast
• Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward
• Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program
• Onsite childcare available (fee-based)
• Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree