Health And Safety Advisor

Structural Truss Systems and Forma Steel Ltd

are one of Canada’s premier manufacturers of engineered wood and steel building products. We manufacture our product in Fort Macleod, Alberta, approximately 25 minutes West of Lethbridge, in an enclosed plant that is open all year. With over 40 years of experience, you can expect to join an established company that offers numerous prospects.

Position: Health and Safety Advisor

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Our Safety Advisor operates in a hands on role that owns the safety program in the workplace. By developing strong relationships with employees, building trust with our operating company leaders, and leading our teams in proactive safe work practices, this position contributes to bringing our people home safe every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Have a strong presence on our manufacturing shop floors as a trusted resource for employees
• Develop, implement, and review safety policies, procedures, and SJP’s
• Conduct regular site inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions
• Manage the hazard incident and injury occurrences for minimal impact
• Coordinate and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and external auditors
• Lead the Health and Safety Committee to be an effective body of support on the frontline
• Monitor OHS legislation and ensure organisational compliance

Key Requirements

· Strong working knowledge of provincial OH&S Acts

· Ability to understand legislative requirements vs practical application and operational realities

· Competency in conducting Hazard Assessments and SJP’s

· Experience in developing and maintaining safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, PPE programs, Emergency Response Plans, Contractor Safety Programs

· Demonstrated understanding of safety management systems including COR certification

· Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production environments

· Strong computer proficiency for reporting and program administration (Excel, Dashboards, safety software, etc)

In addition to a supportive and collaborative culture and work environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, as well as RRSP matching

• We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.