Advisor Safety Field Contract

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

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Posting Close Date

06/27/2023

The Canadian Operating Area Environmental, Health and Safety team has a current opportunity for a Contract Field Safety Advisor. The position will provide support to Ovintiv's Cutbank Production/Operations groups.

The position is based out of Dawson Creek, BC and has a work schedule of Monday to Friday with the first and third Friday of each month off. This position is a contract role with an approximate term of 20 months with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and support the internal inspection and audit program for the Canadian Operating Area.
• Leading/coordinating the Safety Committee.
• Provide day to day expertise, support and coaching on all EH&S matters.
• Be a local champion of the Ovintiv EH&S management system and guide leaders and staff in their respective responsibilities related to the management system.
• Be the source of new ideas, creative approaches and sound solutions to EH&S challenges within the Operating Unit.
• Provide proactive EH&S support to operations through inspections, meeting support, training, visible field leadership and education.
• Provide reactive support to operations through incident investigations, emergency response, visual safety leadership, analysis, etc.
• Conduct scheduled internal checks and inspections to assess risk and internal control systems for safety, environment, regulatory, health compliance to Ovintiv's standards.
• Critical task hazard assessments such as CSE (confined space entry) documentation and support.
• Collaboration with other business units / operating areas.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of BC health and safety regulations and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of production operations and ability to evaluate risks through a risk assessment process.
• 5 or more years of Health and Safety experience.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge in Microsoft Office.
• Field travel/time is required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions based on sound, objective judgment, and a desire for thoroughness and diligence regarding supporting evidence for audit results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act as a change agent to influence and facilitate business solutions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of BC OH&S Legislation.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• TapRoot investigation training and a registered safety professional designation would be an asset.
• Ability to garner respect and trust by providing and accepting constructive feedback in a team environment.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.