PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.
At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. To support our growth plans, we are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.
THE ROLE:
The Senior Advisor, Contractor Safety and Assurance, reports directly to the Manager of Contractor Safety and Systems and is an active member of the Extended Safety Leadership Team (XLT).
This position is pivotal in ensuring the safety and compliance of contractors within the organization. The Senior Advisor will develop and implement contractor safety strategies, drive best practices, act as a technical authority for Contractor Safety and Management System Assurance within Petronas Canada.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
- Contractor Safety Management (CSM):
- Implement and manage the contractor safety management program
- Ensure contractor adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards
- Execute workshops on shared learning with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments, ensuring risk mitigation strategies are in place
- Monitor and report on contractor safety performance and compliance
- Support and lead incident investigations and root cause analysis related to contractor safety issues
- Collaborate with field leaders and contractors to foster a culture of safety
- Develop and oversee the contractor safety training program, ensuring contractors meet required competencies
- Design and execute CSM assurance and verification activities
- HSS Management System Assurance:
- Develop and execute an assurance framework that assesses HSS management system and Mandatory Control Framework (MCF) compliance
- Coordinate HSS assurance reviews, field verifications, and inspections
- Conduct competency validations and verifications for both contractor and internal teams
- Monitor effectiveness of assurance and assurance process and simplify management system
- Other Key Accountabilities:
- Liaise with stakeholders across the organization and with external auditors
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business units
- Champion continuous improvement in contractor safety management and assurance practices
- Visualize and track safety and system assurance performance through smart tools like Power BI dashboards
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Relevant certifications or a diploma in Health and Safety, or equivalent
- Professional qualification in safety and risk management is preferred
- 10+ years of experience in health and safety, particularly in contractor safety management and HSS assurance within high-risk environments
- Proven experience managing contractor safety programs and conducting HSS assurance audits and inspections
- Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple safety initiatives concurrently
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for communication and training delivery
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships at all levels of the organization
- Experience with data visualization tools and audit tracking systems like Power BI is an asset
Job postings are typically only open for applications for two weeks so please submit your resume today.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:
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Flexible arrangement options including working from home and a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off (office-based roles)
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Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
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Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
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Competitive compensation and bonus programs
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Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health Spending Account and Savings Plan
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Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate
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Annual employee-directed charity donation program
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Support for training and professional development
PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
