Senior Health and Safety Advisor (Vancouver Office)

Company Description

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support our Western Canada operations. The ideal candidate can be based in either Edmonton, Vancouver or Calgary.

This role is a key member of the national H&S team and will provide both technical safety leadership and corporate-level H&S support. The position requires a professional who can balance field engagement with structured safety systems, documentation, and senior-level influence. This will depend on specific projects and seasonality.

Technical & Professional H&S Leadership

• Provide senior-level H&S advisory support to engineering and construction oversight teams across Western Canada
• Conduct and lead complex incident investigations, including root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions
• Advise leaders and project teams on hazard identification, risk assessment, and control strategies for engineering projects (large and small) across a variety of industries.
• Support regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and disciplines.
• Lead and/or participate in audits, inspections, and assurance activities with a focus on sustainability and defensible outcomes
• Provide expert input into H&S planning for new projects, emerging risks, and operational changes

Corporate, Administrative & Strategic Support

• Lead and complete client and contractor H&S prequalification submissions, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency
• Support organizational change through:
  • Gap assessments
  • Integration of systems, processes, and expectations
• Maintain safety records, dashboards, compliance trackers, and audit evidence
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of H&S programs, policies, and procedures
• Prepare clear, professional written communications for leaders, clients, and regulators

Leadership, Influence & Communication

• Influence and coach senior leaders, project managers, and technical professionals to achieve safety outcomes
• Build credibility with experienced engineering and operations leaders who may be resistant to change
• Navigate challenging conversations professionally and constructively
• Translate technical H&S requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions

Qualifications

Experience & Professional Profile

• 10+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience, preferably in multi-disciplinary or consulting environments
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage competing technical and administrative priorities
• Strong analytical and writing skills; able to produce high-quality documentation suitable for legal, regulatory, and client review
• Comfortable working with senior professionals and influencing without direct authority

Required

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
• CRSP designation (or equivalent) required
• Strong working knowledge of Western Canadian OHS legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience leading formal incident investigations using recognized methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis)

Strongly Preferred

• Experience supporting engineering-led organizations or professional services environments
• Experience supporting organizational change from an H&S perspective
• Additional certifications related to investigation, auditing, or risk management
• Experience with COR audit

This role may not be a fit if you:

• Are seeking a primarily site-based or enforcement-focused position
• Strongly dislike administrative work, documentation, or reporting
• Prefer minimal interaction with corporate processes

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.