Safety Advisor
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Engineering
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Safety Engineer
Posting : 28960
Position Type: Temporary
City: Prince George,BC, Canada
Location: Northwood Pulp
First and foremost, you're a 1st responder. You are laser focused on safety and seeking an opportunity that will keep you active, provide a challenge, and have you working alongside like-minded individuals in the pursuit of best in class safety protocols. You’ve been looking for an opportunity which will give you all of this while also allowing you work/life balance, being home at the end of the day.
Pursue an opportunity to be a Canfor Pulp Safety Advisor.
Our #1 value at Canfor is
Safety
and we make no exceptions in its pursuit. Our Emergency Response Technicians play a huge role in the day-to-day safe operations of our Mills. As our First Responders you will engage in high angle rescue, fire response, first aid calls, incident investigations, emergency response planning, and any number of other activities throughout your shift, and your career.
A Pulp Mill is a complex and potentially hazardous environment. You bring a keen eye for spotting hazards, exceptional work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and within teams. If you’re done with mundane, the camp life, or a job where those around you just don’t “get” safety…ask yourself if you’re ready for change.
Emergency Response
- Responsible for all initial Emergency Response at the Canfor Pulp facilities including Fire, First Aid, Rescue and Hazmat. The Safety Team operates as the Incident Command and all ERC related support flows through the Advisor. The Safety Advisor is the first point of contact to external supports like the Prince George Fire Department, BCEHS, and RCMP.
- Responsible for the periodic inspections, maintenance and inventory of all Emergency Response equipment including those related to Fire, First Aid, Rescue and Hazmat
- The Safety Advisor team leads the Emergency Response Crew at each site. This includes but is not limited to conducting training, providing training plans, ensuring proficiency, monitoring equipment and leading the ERC in the event of an Emergency.
- Manage the Evacuation Program, including accountability for employees, contractors, and visitors (sign-in), conducting drills, performing audits, and providing training.
- Oversee the Confined Space Entry (CSE) Program, which involves testing, auditing, training, implementation, and review. The Safety Advisor is responsible for reviewing and approving CSE entry permits as requested by operations.
- Develop and implement rescue plans for Confined Space Entry (CSE) and Fall Protection.
- Responsible for regulatory Fire Protection Inspections, including but not limited to Sprinkler Inspections, Fire OS&Y/Valve Inspections, PIV Inspections. The Advisor is to relay any concerns or deficiencies to the appropriate site personnel to ensure it is rectified.
- Management of Marsh Impairment Program and online impairment submissions. This includes Fire Sprinkler, Valve and Alarm inspections – return to service.
- Responsible for Fire Main Flushing, Fire Hydrant Flushing and capacity testing, Fire Hose Testing, Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Replacement and Inventory, Fire Hose Station Inspection Replacement and Inventory, Fire Pump Run Ups and Monitoring.
- Administration of the Hot Work Program including permit program issuing and collection as well as regular audits of the program.
- Responsible for PGFRS (City Fire) Inspection Deficiency Reporting and audit follow up.
Safety
- Respond to all illness and injury incidents at CPL, providing medical aid, treatment, recommendations, and elevating care when necessary. The Safety Advisor also responsible for documenting all first aid-related incidents into Enablon and participating in follow-up investigations as needed.
- Participate in incident investigations alongside operations, maintenance, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Administer and execute safety initiatives and programs at CPL, including providing training to employees on these programs (e.g., AED installations).
- Conduct periodic safety audits, including but not limited to Confined Space Entry, Dust, Fire, Hot Work, Guarding, and PPE.
- Oversee respiratory protection programs across facilities,…
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