Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.

Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), human resources (HR), bids and contracts, and finance with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well-being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community.

We promote success and sustainability, and our team is committed to delivering the best service and ensuring our clients meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Position Title: HSE&Q Training & Development Advisor

Role Type: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: Taiganova - Acden HQ, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 12-hour day shifts

Posting Closes: This posting closes on Monday, July 6,2026 at 11:59pm or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants must apply before this deadline to be considered.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime (or) Enjoy a competitive salary.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our flexible schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• Deliver and coordinate HSE&Q training programs, field coaching, and classroom instruction (TDG, WHMIS, DDC, Lift Truck, etc.).

• Conduct driver and equipment operator evaluations, onboarding, mentoring, and competency assessments.

• Support safety meetings, toolbox talks, incident investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and maintain training programs, Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), Safe Work Practices (SWPs), and Safe Job Procedures (SJPs).

• Track training records, manage action items through HSE&Q systems, and assist supervisors with implementation and follow-up.
  Provide site coverage, safety hotline support, and rapid response to HSE&Q-related issues.

• Lead the Inexperienced Driver Program, including coaching, training, performance management, and development.

• Assess new equipment training requirements and create supporting safety documentation and procedures.

What does Acden need from me? 

• Valid Alberta Class One (1)/Class Three (3) driver’s license is required.

• Three (3) years of full-time experience in an HSE&Q dedicated role is required.

• Five (5) years’ experience operating roll off, lugger and frontload trucks is required.

• Five (5) years’ experience operating various heavy equipment (Loader/Excavator/Skid steer etc.) is required.

• Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment and positive attitude is required

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with clear and precise verbal communication skills, and ability to manage multiple high-level responsibilities and tasks is required.

What are the "nice to haves"? 

• Certification and designation in HSE&Q related field (e.g. NCSO, CRSP, CHSC, Train the Trainer) is an asset.

• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems; including but not limited to: ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 is an asset.

• Supervisory experience is an asset.

• Alberta Landfill Operator Certification is an asset.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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