HSE Advisor

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. 

Position Description:

The HSE Advisor (Project Safety Professional) will assist with providing HSE leadership, support and recommendations to supervisors and workers in efforts to advance the project Safety Culture.

The position will initially be based out of our main office in Edmonton, Alberta, with the role later shifting to a project site located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

Reports to: Project Safety Manager

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Have a working knowledge of the Project Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and Health Safety & Environment Management System (HSEMS).
• Advise and collaborate with the Project Management Teams and Project Safety Manager.
• Assist with the successful implementation of the SSSP.
• Provide information applicable health, safety, and environment legislation and regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Verify that the applicable ERP procedures are part of the SSSP.
• Verify that site supervisors have adequately prepared their employees to act appropriately in emergency response situations.
• Verify the project is following the SSSP standards through auditing and observation.
• Provide support in the development of hazard assessments prior to project start, and during the life cycle of the project.
• Assist project personnel in conducting field level Pre-Task Plans (PTP) when required. 
• Conduct PTP reviews for accuracy and relevance to the work being performed.
• Complete HSE training and orientations for project personnel.
• In conjunction with the Project Superintendent, accompany local government OH&S inspectors during workplace inspections and verify corrective measures necessary to comply with legislation are taken.
• Assist with evaluating Trade Partner pre-qualification documentation to determine the ability to achieve expected safety performance.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and verify correction and redirection as needed.
• Perform audits and additional inspections as directed by project management.
• Verify that corrective actions identified during inspections are implemented.
• Evaluate HSE inspection reports to identify unsatisfactory performance trends.
• Assist in preparing trending reports for leading and lagging indicators and following up on any noted deficiencies.
• Prepare monthly HSE performance statistics and circulate to project management and as otherwise directed by project management.
• Provide support and recommendations with the incident investigation process.
• Assist with the implementation, communication and review of the project specific Emergency Response Plan.
• Assist with permitting requirements.
• Maintain documentation (inspections, Hazard Assessments, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Toolbox and HSE Meetings, etc.).
• Attends client progress meetings, Contractor Start-Up meetings, daily/weekly various safety meetings.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships while interacting and communicating with all levels of management, clients, consultants and visitors to promote safety.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial construction or a similar field.
• Standard First Aid.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exposure to or an understanding of the principles of lean thinking.
• Experience with coaching teams in collaborative planning.
• Experience with continuous improvement.
• Safety-focused leader with a strong understanding of Health and Safety Management, workplace health principles, industry best practices, WorkSafe Claims Management, and applicable Environmental and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Highly organized and resourceful, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective relationships across teams and with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including identifying issues, generating solutions, and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a strong client focus and a proactive approach to contributing ideas, supporting team success, and driving results.