Health & Safety Team Lead, Construction & Projects

Keyera Career Opportunity

Why Keyera?

It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.

When you work with us, you'll enjoy:

Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including

- $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments

- Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA

- Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary

- Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses

Paid vacation and eight flex days each year

- Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you

- Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.

Role/Location Specific

- Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.

Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.

Job Type:

Permanent

THE POSITION

Working in a leadership role, the Health & Safety Team Lead, Construction & Projects, will be considered a knowledgeable focal point for the Construction, Projects, and Engineering/Technical Services teams. This position will include the leadership and mentorship of various contract field Safety Advisors as needed. In addition, the Construction and Projects Team Lead will be available for consultation on construction and project expertise, as well as traditional occupational health and safety challenges, providing pragmatic solutions grounded in the Keyera Operational Excellence Management Systems (OEMS). This position will also liaise and communicate field successes and concerns to management through the Manager, Health and Safety.

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL

The successful candidate can work regularly at one of our offices located in Calgary, Sherwood Park, Grande Prairie or Drayton Valley. The successful candidate would be expected to travel frequently to our various project sites in Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Drayton Valley areas as well as the Calgary corporate office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- A visible leader, displaying the values and behaviors that support Keyera’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy, and Corporate Safe Operating Practices

- Acknowledge and, if needed, challenge others to ensure organizational alignment

- Drive continual and consistent H&S improvements in support of Keyera’s Health and Safety Strategies, and focus areas

- Coordinate H&S Advisor resources effectively to ensure required coverage for all projects

- Coordinate and monitor contingent worker project funds

- Successfully integrate into the Construction, Projects, Engineering & Tech Service leadership teams to build and foster relationships

- Develop or coordinate the completion of Project Specific Safety Plans, Project Emergency Response Plans, and Project Health and Safety KPIs

- Coach projects H&S Advisors and operational leaders toward a consistent application of Keyera’s Health and Safety Strategies, execution of Corporate Safe Operating Practices, and other guidance standards, such as OEMS

- Find ways to overcome complex challenges and non-routine problems by partnering with teams and leaders

- Complete and/or coordinate contractor H&S qualifications as required

- Actively participate in ongoing Contractor leadership engagements for alignment and continuous improvement

- Lead &/or participate in the effective execution and implementation of safety programs or systems to further health and safety objectives

- Develop cost-effective business solutions that may impact and improve Keyera’s health and safety goals

- Effectively gather information during incident investigations and audits while maintaining relationships

- Assisting &/or leading audits and incident investigations throughout all Keyera’s projects as required

- Track and monitor event trends by the project for the department, & communicate to leaders and teams to influence continuous improvement

- Complete general administrative tasks such as timesheet, vacation, and expense account approvals

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of 8 years of gas plant operations experience, trades, or construction and projects.

- Proven ability to integrate and lead teams, producing effective outcomes

- Certification in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognized institute (Certificate, Diploma, Degree)

- Currently holds or has the desire to obtain the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation

- A high-level awareness of engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, and the environment

- A demonstrated skill set in conflict resolution and negotiating in a high-performing team environment

- Strong organization, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills

- A demonstrated desire for personal growth while leading and developing peers and reports

- A valid driver’s license and ability to provide 5-year standard driver abstract (clean driver’s abstract)

Posting Expiry Date:

Jan 2, 2026

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.

We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.