Job Description

Posting Template

Posting Template

Position Title Safety Advisor - Term
Required Qualifications

• Post secondary education in a related Occupational Health and Safety discipline
• Minimum five years\' of industrial experience in an OH&S role with primary focus on Health and Safety relevant experience including:

• Knowledge of Alberta occupational health and safety legislation is required.
• Experience in Auditing systems.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety systems
• Formal Risk Assessment training.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, investigation and problem solving skills.
• Strong report writing, communication and documentation skills are required
• Excellent computer skills, including data analysis abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered an asset.
• Reviewed and implemented safety programs to a minimum COR equivalent

Department Safety


is a comprehensive community institution in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College meets both the training and skills acquisition needs of industry, and the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. The College provides lifelong, relevant, and practical learning opportunities and is committed to increasing access to post-secondary programs.

Keyano College is currently seeking a Safety Advisor, who is a demonstrated safety professional with a broad skill set including developing, implementing, participating in, and managing Keyano College\'s safety programs. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, People & Culture, the accountabilities for this role include:

• Advises, develops, maintains and assists with implementation of the health and safety program including safe work practices and procedures, hazard identifications, policies, and manuals throughout the college departments.
• Provides advice, guidance, coaching, facilitation, and training to stakeholders on a wide range of safety matters that support strategic and operational objectives
• Reviews safety legislation, policies and procedures; monitors legislative and regulatory changes and initiates changes in workplace practices accordingly.
• Assists with preparation of documentation and conducts research for the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and participates in meetings as an advisor to the Committee.
• Assists with the coordination and facilitation of health and safety training needs for all employees.
• Meets with staff at various facilities to assist and conduct daily tool box meetings and field level hazard assessments and other required forms.
• Support, participate in and offer coaching to management in field tours, workplace observations, physical condition and planned inspections.
• Ensure effective safety practices and standards are adhered to.
• Support the incident investigation process and act as a Subject Matter Expert on incident gathering and root cause analysis.
• Contributes to the research, analysis, and forecasting that leads to the development of the overall safety program strategy.
• Support, monitor and steward the area-specific injury reduction plan.
• Performs duties and participates in projects on an ad hoc basis that support the operation of the health and safety program.
• Update the College Emergency Response Plan on an ongoing basis.

This is a term position ending on or before May 31, 2024 with a possibility of an extension.
Advertised Salary Salary is competitive and includes an attractive health and benefits package. This position qualifies for the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month. This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date ASAP
Position End Date (if temporary) 05/31/2024
Open Date 10/20/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant

Keyano College encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?

• Yes
• No
• * Which of the following selections applies to your eligibility to work in Canada.

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Valid Work Permit
• * How did you find out about this posting?

(Open Ended Question) * * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-2
• 2-4
• 4-6
• 6+
• * Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?

(Open Ended Question) * * There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don\'t live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Keyano College