Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association (MHSA)
Safety Advisor - Edmonton
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Safety Advisor – Northern Alberta
Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association (MHSA)
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found
Location: Northern Alberta
(travel required to Rocky View Alberta particularly during training period)
Help Build Safer Workplaces Across Alberta
The Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association (MHSA) is seeking a knowledgeable, confident, and people-focused Safety Advisor to support companies in improving health and safety performance across Alberta’s manufacturing sector.
This isn’t just another job. It’s a chance to make a real impact on the health and safety of Alberta’s workforce. As a Safety Advisor, you’ll be on the frontlines — delivering training, guiding companies through compliance, and helping build stronger safety systems and healthier workplaces.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role supports MHSA member companies and industry by delivering safety training, conducting on-site visits, and providing practical, regulation-based guidance.
You will work directly with employers and workers across Alberta to improve compliance, reduce risk, and strengthen workplace safety performance.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate MHSA health and safety training courses in-person, virtually, and on employers’ sites
- Support training schedules and program delivery
- Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety consultations
- Deliver safety presentations and support a positive safety culture
- Respond to member inquiries with accurate and timely guidance on OHS requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with MHSA member companies
- Travel in Alberta to support field-based member needs
- Support special projects and initiatives that advance workplace safety
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What You Bring
- Minimum 2 years of experience in occupational health and safety
- Experience in manufacturing environments is required
- Confidence in public speaking and facilitating.
- OHS certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong understanding of Alberta OHS and WCB legislation
- Experience delivering training (in-person and virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication tools
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and clean driver’s abstract
- MSO/MSA designation and MHSA Auditor certification considered strong assets
- Forklift, rigging, or overhead crane experience preferred
- Environmental health and safety experience is an asset
Who You Are
- Confident communicator with strong facilitation and presentation skills
- A practical problem-solver who can assess risk and recommend solutions
- A relationship builder who earns trust with members and stakeholders
- A self-directed professional who manages their workload effectively
- A safety advocate committed to improving workplace outcomes
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Work Environment
This role is primarily based in training facilities and office environments, with occasional travel around Alberta visiting manufacturing employers and industrial sites.
You will work in a variety of environments and must consistently follow all applicable health, safety, and site-specific requirements.
Your work will center around integrity, accountability, leadership, collaboration, and passion; the MHSA core values.
Why Join MHSA?
- Make a direct impact on workplace safety across Alberta’s manufacturing sector
- Join a supportive, mission-driven safety organization
- Develop expertise in training, supporting members, and safety systems
- Be part of a team committed to reducing workplace injury and illness
Apply
If you are passionate about workplace safety and want to help organizations build stronger safety cultures, we’d like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@mhsa.ab.ca
MHSA thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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