Contract Health & 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.

 
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.