Occupational Health Nurse & Safety Advisor (permanent Full Time)

Health & Safety Advisor Edmonton, Alberta
The Advisor, Health & Safety is responsible and accountable to mentor, guide, teach and coach day to day the first level of Operations Managers and their work teams on the Kal Tire Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) requirements. This role will also be responsible to aid in the identification, development and delivery of corporate-wide safety objectives tied to the overarching corporate goals and critical to successful outcomes thus reducing overall risk and losses to all team members and the organization. This role will require regular travel to multiple locations within assigned regions in Alberta. This role is eligible for remote setup within commutable distance to assigned regions as this requires at least 60% travel.
Safety Operations:
Mentor, guide, teach and coach first level operations managers and team members on health and safety management system (HSMS) requirements, responsibilities, and how to fulfill them.
Assists managers and team members with implementing health and safety management system (HSMS) requirements.
Visits all locations as prescribed to measure H&S implementation through area of responsibility, including: operational controls, risk management, training and competency, emergency response, incident reporting and investigation, communication and records, inspections, targets and objectives, measuring and monitoring.
Provide and communicates reports and action plans for all site visits to operational leaders and managers.
Collaborates with first level operations management and their teams to ensure the H&S focus in their regions remains aligned with corporate objectives.
Provides technical assistance and advice on the control of workplace hazards.
Assists in the assessment of work processes to identify hazards, assess risks and determine appropriate controls.
Develops and delivers safety training, including presentations and educational materials.
Ensure implementation of incident notification and reporting process for their area of responsibility.
Provides guidance to team members in conducting quality incident investigations, including the identification of root causes and appropriate preventative actions.
Review injury and incident data to identify trends and recommend improvement strategies.
Liaises with & supports the Disability Management Team in their efforts, ensuring alignment of messaging & support of injured Team Members in their recovery.
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a full-time safety position.
A degree or diploma in occupational health and safety from a post-secondary institute and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
Past or current COR auditor certification is an asset.
Automotive, Transport, Manufacturing and Mining is an asset.
Extensive knowledge of provincial safety legislation – fully competent to access, interpret and apply all relevant Act(s) and Regulations and assess and establish compliance.
Intermediate level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Expert knowledge and experience in evaluating regulatory and safety program compliance and overall safety program performance.
Extensive experience in leading incident investigations, performing cause analysis and preparing formal reports of findings and recommendations.
Required to travel within assigned region for at least 60% of the time.

Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discount on tires and mechanical services.
Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.
A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.