HSE Advisor

Company Description

ClearWater is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

The HSE Advisor is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the HSE function and providing professional HSE expertise and guidance to operations. This role reports to the HSE Manager.

What would you be doing?

- Promote and reinforce a strong HSE culture by engaging employees and subcontractors, supporting orientations, pre‑job meetings, and advising on legislation, best practices, and required training.

- Support field safety activities by assisting with hazard assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, PPE/equipment checks, and ensuring compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.

- Manage safety documentation and data by tracking statistics, generating summaries for clients and leadership, ensuring accuracy, posting monthly updates, and maintaining entries in the Safety Action Log.

- Oversee subcontractor safety compliance by reviewing documentation, classifying subcontractors, identifying gaps, supporting risk mitigation plans, and participating in annual reviews.

- Provide ongoing training and communication through orientations, safety alerts, corrective‑action follow‑up, and general HSE support to managers, supervisors, and workers.

Perks of the job

- Meaningful Influence on Safety Culture: You play a key role in shaping safe work environments by coaching workers, supporting supervisors, and promoting safety values across crews and subcontractors.

- Hands‑On, Varied Work: The role offers daily variety—from conducting orientations and inspections to participating in meetings, investigations, and subcontractor reviews—keeping the work dynamic and engaging.

- Strong Professional Growth Opportunities: You gain experience in regulatory compliance, incident investigation, data management, training delivery, and subcontractor oversight—building a versatile HSE skill set.

- High Organizational Visibility & Collaboration: You work closely with managers, supervisors, field teams, and clients, giving you strong exposure across the business and opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships.

Qualifications

- Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively within teams and influence the development of HSE programs.

- Technically proficient, with solid computer skills (Microsoft Office), formal root‑cause analysis training, and comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation.

- Certified HSE professional, holding CSO/NCSO/CHSC or OHS certification (CRSP an asset), with experience using HSE management systems, COR audits, and internal auditor training considered beneficial.

- Able to travel and work across industrial environments, supported by a valid Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to operate independently when needed.

- 1–3 years of practical HSE experience in industrial work settings, applying safety principles, compliance knowledge, and problem‑solving skills in the field.

Additional Information

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing.

Our Commitment to Our People

When you join ClearWater, we make these promises:

- Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.

- Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.

- Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.

- Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.

- Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, ClearWater grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.

Transform yourself. Strengthen each other. Make a better world.

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