Construction Safety Officer at Norpac Construction maintaining safety compliance and risk management across projects. Collaborating with managers, conducting audits, and providing safety training and oversight.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the corporate Health & Safety Management System.
Establish company-wide safety objectives, policies, and procedures.
Promote a strong safety-first culture across all projects and departments.
Advise executive leadership on regulatory changes, compliance risks, and safety performance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and risk management.
Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and BC construction safety standards.
Maintain COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification and safety audit programs where applicable.
Liaise with WorkSafeBC officers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure all projects meet required safety documentation and reporting standards.
Maintain inventory and distribute PPE to workers; provide instruction on correct use and maintenance.
Assist in preparing project safety documentation, job hazard assessments, procedures and safe work plans.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Ensure implementation of safe work procedures, toolbox meetings, and job hazard analyses.
Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and legislative safety standards.
Oversee emergency preparedness and incident response planning.
Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage.
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate records of investigations, inspections, and safety statistics.
Prepare executive safety reports and KPI dashboards.
Develop and deliver safety orientations and ongoing training programs.
Ensure workers and supervisors receive required certifications and competency training.
Mentor site safety coordinators and construction safety officers.
Support leadership training in hazard recognition and incident prevention.
Identify operational and construction-related risks.
Develop mitigation strategies for high-risk activities including: Working at heights, Excavation and trenching, Confined spaces, Heavy equipment operations, Electrical hazards, Crane and rigging activities.
Participate in project planning and pre-construction risk assessments.
Work closely with Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Human Resources, Estimating & Operations Teams, Joint Health & Safety Committees.
Support return-to-work and injury management programs.
Attend monthly JOHS Committee meetings.
Combination of office and construction site environments.
Ability to travel and work on rotation at remote sites is required.
Exposure to active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Certified Construction Safety Officer (CSO), NCSO, CRSP, or equivalent designation is an asset.
Valid Occupational First Aid certification considered an asset.
COR Internal Auditor certification considered an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and safety management software and possess strong administrative and computer skills.
Experience managing safety programs on commercial, industrial, civil, or infrastructure projects.
Experience with ISNET and Avetta compliance platforms considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a challenging environment.
**Required Skills**
Strong leadership and communication abilities
Incident investigation and root-cause analysis
Risk assessment and hazard management
Policy development and implementation
Training and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and reporting skills
Ability to influence safety culture at all organizational levels
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