Safety Advisor II

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: Safety Advisor II
Location: Cold Lake, AB
Length: 1 year (with potential extension)
Rotation: 5 days on / 2 days off
 
Role Summary
As a member of the Sustainability Team, the Waste Advisor provides Waste Management and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) subject matter expertise to Canadian upstream and downstream assets. This role serves as the primary point of contact for environmental and regulatory matters related to waste management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 
The Advisor is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and overseeing environmental and regulatory programs while supporting operational excellence and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, permits, and company standards.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Environmental & Regulatory Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental and regulatory matters across assigned business units.
• Coordinate and oversee environmental and regulatory programs, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Regulatory Compliance Plans and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Support project Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) programs and environmental business planning processes.
• Obtain and maintain environmental permits, approvals, and licenses while tracking compliance obligations.
• Ensure environmental, socioeconomic, and health requirements are incorporated into project design and execution.
• Provide environmental input into Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor tender packages and project deliverables.
• Support development of project cost estimates and schedules related to environmental and regulatory activities.
• Recommend and oversee implementation of mitigation measures for environmental and regulatory risks.
• Review contractor environmental plans and ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory approvals.
• Conduct environmental inspections, assessments, investigations, and compliance evaluations.
• Prepare environmental performance reports and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Coordinate technical experts, consultants, and contractors supporting environmental initiatives.
• Deliver environmental awareness, compliance, and training programs.

 
Waste Management

• Provide technical and regulatory guidance on waste management matters to Sustainability and Operations Teams.
• Act as the primary technical contact for waste approvals, permit amendments, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain waste management plans and support site implementation activities.
• Steward waste management key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical input for procurement and waste management service contracts.
• Maintain relationships with third-party waste receivers and waste management service providers.
• Lead waste reduction, recycling, reuse, treatment, storage, and disposal initiatives.
• Drive improvements to waste management systems, processes, and electronic manifesting tools.
• Administer electronic manifesting platforms and provide ongoing support to site personnel.
• Conduct site visits and support regulatory inspections and compliance activities.
• Manage the Waste Facility Risk Assessment (WFRA) program and approved waste facility lists.
• Coordinate audits and assessments of new and existing waste management facilities.
• Support hazardous waste reduction initiatives and waste regulatory change management.
• Develop and support turnaround and project environmental management plans.
• Coordinate spent catalyst exports and associated regulatory requirements.
• Manage new and modified waste permits and compliance tracking activities.

 
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

• Provide technical and regulatory guidance related to Transportation of Dangerous Goods requirements.
• Manage Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs) and associated compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with Emergency Response Assistance Canada and external consultants to maintain program requirements.
• Arrange annual TDG training for site personnel and emergency response contractors.
• Provide advisory support for transportation and movement of dangerous goods.
• Support truck and rail compliance inspections and field assessments.
• Participate in industry committees and working groups, including CAPP.
• Complete annual Client Identification Database (CID) submissions.
• Ensure Equivalency Certificates, registrations, and approvals remain current and compliant.
• Maintain CANUTEC registrations and related regulatory obligations.

 
Role Scope

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and corporate environmental regulations and standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to operations, projects, and sustainability teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in waste management systems and regulatory performance.
• Support stakeholder engagement with regulators, industry associations, contractors, and community representatives.
• Drive environmental stewardship initiatives while balancing operational, regulatory, and business objectives.
• Influence technical and compliance-related decisions with minimal supervision.

 
Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience in environmental, regulatory, waste management, or sustainability-related positions.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs within industrial, construction, energy, or extractive industries.
• Strong knowledge of waste management regulations, environmental permitting, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and compliance programs.
• Knowledge of project financing requirements and regulatory approval processes is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

 
Working Conditions

• Office-based role with periodic travel to operating sites and waste management facilities.
• Travel may be required to support regulatory inspections, audits, operational initiatives, and site-based environmental activities.
• Occasional support outside business hours may be required for regulatory or operational matters.

 
Apply here or send your resume to dilly.ohuegbe@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.