Health And Safety Advisor

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.

Job Title: Contract Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Near Fort McMurray, AB

Length: 1 Year (with potential extension)

Rotation: TBD

Role Summary

The Contract Health & Safety (H&S) Advisor provides subject matter expertise and drives the consistent application of policies, standards, and procedures at the field level. This role acts as a key H&S leader, advancing strategy, offering guidance, and supporting execution teams.

The Advisor is a role model who promotes a strong safety culture while building and maintaining collaborative, team-focused relationships critical to operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to execution teams in interpreting applicable OHS legislation, industry standards and practices, Cenovus H&S program components, and worker training requirements.
• Act as an authority and coach on Cenovus programs, processes, and standards.
• Support implementation of H&S strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Participate in the review of project-specific safety documentation and contractor performance meetings.
• Ensure H&S planning aligns with business strategy and growth plans.
• Coach, influence, motivate, and empower internal and external stakeholders regarding H&S ownership.
• Communicate timely and relevant H&S information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Steward safe performance through the Cenovus Operational Integrity Management System (COIMS) and related requirements.
• Support development and sustainability of H&S capability programs tailored to field operations.
• Collaborate across the organization to share best practices, lessons learned, and improve knowledge management.
• Monitor emerging H&S trends and legislative changes; ensure assets remain compliant and up to date.

Role Scope

• Supports compliance with H&S legislation, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
• Provides leadership and direction to influence safe work practices across operations and projects.
• Drives continuous improvement in safety performance and organizational capability.
• Builds strong partnerships with stakeholders to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably within Major Projects and H&S functions.
• Post-secondary or professional H&S certification (e.g., NCSO, CRSP, CRST).
• Strong technical knowledge of Health & Safety management systems.
• Willingness and ability to gain in-depth knowledge of Cenovus H&S standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to make decisions under tight timelines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify practical and innovative solutions.

Working Conditions

• Field-based role with potential exposure to operational environments.
• May require travel and occasional work outside of standard business hours.

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