HSE Advisor, Field Support

WHATS THE JOB

The  HSE Advisor Signature Dining  is a permanent salaried position responsible for supporting health safety environment and food safety across multiple work sites.

Operating in  hybrid capacity (approximately 80% field / 20% office) this role requires regular travel to various client and company locations to monitor program compliance support site leadership and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Reporting to the  Senior Manager of Health Safety & Environment of Signature Dining RHS West ABS and Workforce Structures  the HSE Advisor supports the Food Services across all Canadian operations. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday and must be available to travel as required by business needs.

Field Operations & Site Support

• Serve as a field-based representative conducting regular site visits to support multiple locations across Canada.
• Monitor and support the effective delivery of an integrated Occupational Health Safety Environment and Food Safety program for the Remote and Hospitality Services Division.
• Ensure employees are empowered and supported to stop work in situations presenting an immediate threat to health safety or the environment.
• Identify and assess hazards through food safety audits and assessments field-level inspections observations and risk assessments. Recommend and support the implementation of appropriate controls including critical controls.
• Provide on-site and virtual training as required. Training includes but is not limited to WHMIS Food Safety Certification Allergen Awareness Orientation Minor Spill Response Bloodborne Pathogens and Workplace Violence Prevention.
• Support the team during formal external (e.g. COR ISO) and internal audits. Conduct site visits to ensure locations have the necessary programs documentation and resources in place to meet audit and certification requirements.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead assist and direct site-level incident and accident investigations; prepare timely and accurate investigation reports.
• Support the development implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventative actions arising from incidents audits and inspections.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of risk management and HSE processes at the site and operational level.
• Track performance and provide monthly reports to all levels of leadership clearly identifying trends deficiencies gaps and areas of risk. Include practical actionable recommendations assigned responsibilities and target completion dates to support timely corrective action and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and motivate site leaders to take ownership of safety management systems and prioritize HSE in relation to other business objectives.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of HSE to ensure consistent HSE and food safety practices are applied across all sites and operations.
• Facilitate the communication of health safety environmental and food safety matters to employees contractors and clients ensuring timely distribution of required information.
• Support site leadership in communicating compliance requirements distributing safety and food safety information and ensuring all staff are informed of company safety policies and bulletins.
• Maintain a high standard of internal and external customer service and contribute to the development of service excellence.

Program Management & Compliance

• Apply technical knowledge human factors and risk assessment methods to research review and interpret hazard information and identify causation consequences and appropriate controls.
• Ensure HSE and Food Safety management systems are resourced implemented and maintained to prevent injuries illnesses property damage and environmental impacts.
• Measure field-level HSE & FS program performance to support achievement of business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor HSE & FS performance trends and recommend preventative measures to Operations and the Senior Manager of HSE.
• Support and participate in contractor audits and field inspections as required.
• Maintain awareness of evolving operational demands and demonstrate flexibility to meet business expectations.
• Identify and support strategies to address risks in changing business environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety and/or food safety preferably in a field-based multi-site hospitality food service or remote-site environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying food safety principles conducting food safety inspections or audits and supporting corrective actions in a commercial food service hospitality or institutional setting.
• Must possess a valid Advanced Food Safety Certification and have practical experience applying food safety standards in the workplace.
• Completion of post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety Business Trades & Technology or a related discipline; equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Valid Canadian drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle required to operate.
• Must be able to travel extensively throughout Canada including frequent interprovincial travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of occupational health safety and environmental regulations across Canadian jurisdictions (municipal provincial and federal).
• Knowledge of provincial disability management protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate to advanced level).

Preferred / Assets

• Train-the-Trainer certification in Food Safety.
• Occupational Health & Safety certification such as NCSO CRSP or HSA designation considered a strong asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset; may be required for roles supporting Quebec-based operations.

Additional Information :

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Be part of an industry thats more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing !
• Certified as a  Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid role with approximately 80% of time spent in the field at client and company sites across Canada and 20% in an office setting. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on operational and business requirements.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required at all sites.
• All travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Dexterra Group  is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time