Safety Advisor

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­Safety Advisor
Competition #: NLH-RE-25-174
Status: Term (LTD)
Location: Holyrood Plant

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• ­Supports the development, implementation and maintenance of the health and safety management system consistent with the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, reviews, and updates health and safety programs, practices, procedures and strategies to ensure alignment with the Health & Safety Management System and identified trends and risks.
• Conducts thorough assessments of the workplace to identify potential health and safety hazards, evaluates risks, and identifies and recommends control measures to mitigate those risks.
• Supports the corporate health and safety monitoring plan by assisting in the coordination and organization of workplace audits, inspections, and investigations of health and safety concerns and incidents, to ensure Hydro is in compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and standards, the management system requirements, and best practices.
• Creates and provides education and training for employees on workplace health and safety issues and practices.
• Assists the Safety and Health team in coordination, organization, planning and communication of programs, initiatives and activities that aim to promote overall employee health, safety and well-being (e.g., Safety & Health Summit, SHE Week, Injury Prevention Campaign, Health and Wellness activities, Incident Lessons Learned, etc.).
• Works with other members of the Safety and Health team to advance Hydro's health and safety technology strategy by identifying software solutions to improve data capture, tracking and trending, evidence-based decision making, and ultimately health and safety performance.

­What We're Looking For:

• ­Demonstrated knowledge and experience in workplace health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills are required to effectively interact with a variety of personnel and other industry partners, both internal and external.

­What You'll Need:

• ­Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, combined with graduation from a post-secondary institution with a degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional certification, or eligible for certification, in one or more of the following designations is required: Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), or Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE).
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience as a health and safety professional.
• Experience in ISO 14001 Environmental Management System would be an asset.
• Experience in a role requiring the development, implementation and maintenance of an ISO 45001 compliant health and safety management system would be an asset.

­CLOSING DATE: January 2, 2026

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality, and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.