HSE Field Advisor at AFD Petroleum Ltd. – Edmonton, Alberta
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Job Summary:
The Field Safety Advisor acts as the primary safety resource for field operations, supporting drivers, technicians, and leaders to ensure safe and compliant work practices. This role involves regular field engagement, inspections, audits, and ride‑along to promote compliance with TDG, NSC, COR, and regulatory requirements. The Advisor leads incident response and investigations, supports driver training and onboarding, and drives continuous improvement in safety performance across operations. You will report to the HSE Manager.
Why AFD:
- Health benefits- medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D – because we believe in taking care of yourself.
- Employee fuel discount.
- Paid orientation & training.
- Personal/Sick Paid Days and lunch & learn every month.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel: Travel is required 50%.
What you will do day-to-day:
- Act as the primary field safety resource supporting drivers, technicians, supervisors, and area managers.
- Conduct regular site visits, field observations, and ride-a-longs with drivers.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, transportation, and environmental regulations, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and National Safety Code (NSC) requirements.
- Support and participate in COR, NSC, and other internal and external audits.
- Monitor and Guide field teams on field-level compliance using systems such as SiteDocs and Samsara.
- Conduct formal and informal facilities, site, vehicle, and equipment inspections.
- Identify hazards, implement controls in collaboration with operations, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Address unsafe conditions and work practices promptly.
- Lead or support incident investigations, including vehicle incidents and spills, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Act as emergency response leads and deploy to incident sites as required, supporting overall emergency preparedness and response readiness.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field engagements.
- Conduct driver assessments and lead or support driver training and competency programs.
- Support onboarding new hires with a strong safety orientation.
- Coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of safety policies and procedures.
- Assist in developing and maintaining HSE program documentation, including Safe Work Practices (SWPs) and Safe Job Procedures (SJPs).
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and escalate safety concerns as needed.
- Complete required customer orientations and act as a client HSE point of contact.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of safety expectations and performance.
What you need to succeed:
Education
- Post‑secondary diploma or degree in business, regulatory compliance, transportation, safety, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience required.
- Valid Class 1 Driver’s License preferred.
- Professional designation through the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) (e.g., Certified Transportation Safety Professional) is considered an asset; candidates willing to pursue certification are encouraged.
- Safety designation (e.g., CTSP, NCSO, CRSP) or actively working toward one is considered an asset.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in fleet compliance, transportation regulation, or transportation safety administration preferred.
- Experience in transportation, fuel, logistics, or industrial operations.
- Experience supporting NSC compliance, fleet safety programs, driver training, audits, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Hours of Service Regulations, and incident investigations.
- Fuel tax reporting, extra provincial licensing, and commercial vehicle permitting.
Other skills and knowledge:
- Strong safety mindset with the ability to coach, mentor, and influence safe work practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to analyze and present compliance data clearly.
- Familiarity with systems such as Samsara, SiteDocs, or Bistrainer is an asset.
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate effectively with operations and leadership teams.
Candidates will be required to complete a job‑related road test, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of job‑related pre‑employment requirements, which may include a relevant criminal record check, drug and alcohol testing for safety‑sensitive positions, a post‑offer medical assessment and fitness test related to essential job duties, and employment reference verification.
At AFD, our corporate culture reflects our ongoing commitment to both our customers and our people. We believe that people are our greatest asset, and as such, we promote a safe and friendly workplace, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and personal growth. Our team is essential for our success now and in the future.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will communicate only with selected candidates.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Edmonton, Alberta, T6P 1P6, Canada region.