Job Description

AltaGas - Sr. EHS Advisor
The Sr. EHS Advisor will work closely with facility / business leadership, workers and contractors to deliver superior EHS performance.
You Will:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS and OMS programs, including Life Saving Rules, HSM (Health and Safety Management Program) , Incident Management and Human Performance principles.
• Conduct advanced field visits and job site assessments, providing expert-level coaching, training, and advisory support to supervisors and workers.
• Be present onsite at the Harmattan facility fulltime. The Sr EHS Advisor is also expected to support the satellite facilities of Didsbury and Eagle Hill as required. The position may be required to periodically travel to attend another designated office for meetings, training, and administrative leadership tasks.
• Participate in Safety/Environmental On-Call Responder program(s), providing guidance and support in emergency and non-emergency scenarios.
• Participate, lead and/or facilitate safety meetings or toolbox talk (TBT) meetings at job sites or facilities, ensuring meaningful engagement and practical safety discussions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, identif systemic issues, and develop high-level corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform and oversee comprehensive job site observations, JSAs, and hazard assessments, identifying complex risks and ensuring the implementation of effective mitigation strategies.
• Deliver in-depth field-level training, and on-the-job coaching to enhance worker knowledge of EHS best practices, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure adherence to provincial and federal regulatory requirements, and industry best practices by leading compliance efforts and assisting with internal and external audits.
• Provide subject matter expertise on environmental management, including hazardous waste handling, spill response coordination, and regulatory compliance strategies.
• Lead security-related activities such as facility security assessments, incident response coordination, and risk-based decision-making for site access control and asset protection.
• Provide guidance and oversight in enterprise-wide corporate EHS initiatives,
• Conduct inspections of facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and security standards, and leading follow-up actions to drive improvements.
• Lead the development and reporting of EHS performance metrics, incident trend analysis, and corrective actions, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between field teams and senior leadership, effectively communicating EHS priorities, risks, and strategic recommendations.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, security studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in EHS, operations, construction safety, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of safety principles, federal/provincial regulations, and risk mitigation techniques.
• Proven experience conducting high-level incident investigations, root cause analyses, and risk assessments.
• Strong ability to develop and deliver training programs and lead engagement initiatives.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with security protocols, emergency response planning, and risk-based hazard assessments.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel frequently to various field sites and work in operational environments.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional CRSP) Designation; equivalent experienced considered.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Highly skilled in fostering trust and engagement in the field.
• Committed to continuous improvement in safety, environmental, and security excellence.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor and guide team members effectively.

Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL
For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.