2026-55 Committee Coordinator

City of White Rock; White Rock; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of White Rock is seeking an Health & Safety Manager to lead the occupational health and safety program for field and operations teams operating in active road and construction environments across the Lower Mainland.

This hands-on role supports Traffic Control Persons, Lane Closure Technicians, supervisors, and staff by fostering a strong safety culture, conducting field inspections, and ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an occupational health and safety program in a field-based environment.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and safety audits at active worksites.
• Proven incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience delivering safety trainings, toolbox talks, and orientations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, administer, and continuously improve the occupational health and safety program across field and operations teams.
• Conduct regular field inspections, observations, and safety audits at active traffic control and construction sites.
• Identify workplace hazards and collaborate with operations and field leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, and other safety-related events.
• Prepare investigation reports, identify root causes, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Support development and maintenance of hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor safety practices related to traffic control setups, PPE, and field hazards.
• Deliver and coordinate safety orientations, toolbox talks, training sessions, and refresher programs.
• Maintain records for training, certifications, inspections, incidents, and safety meetings.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices and accountability for safety performance.

Skills

Safety program leadership

Field inspections

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Job description

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The Health & Safety Manager leads and continuously improves the occupational health and safety program for field and operations teams working in active road and construction environments across the Lower Mainland. This is a hands‑on role that supports Traffic Control Persons, Lane Closure Technicians, supervisors, and operations staff by promoting a strong safety culture, conducting field inspections, managing incident investigations, maintaining safety documentation, supporting employee training, and helping ensure all activities meet applicable WorkSafeBC requirements and internal safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, administer, and continuously improve the occupational health and safety program across field and operations teams.
• Conduct regular field inspections, observations, and safety audits at active traffic control and construction sites.
• Identify workplace hazards and collaborate with operations and field leadership to implement effective corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, and other safety‑related events.
• Prepare thorough investigation reports, identify root causes, and track corrective actions through to completion.
• Support the development and maintenance of hazard assessments, safe work procedures, job‑specific safety plans, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor safety practices related to traffic control setups, mobile equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment (PPE), work around moving traffic, and other field hazards.
• Deliver and coordinate safety orientations, toolbox talks, training sessions, and refresher programs for employees and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate records for training, certifications, inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and safety meetings.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices and reinforce accountability for safety performance in the field.
• Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee activities and respond to and support employee safety concerns.
• Review safety data and trends and recommend proactive measures to reduce workplace incidents and injuries.
• Coordinate return‑to‑work and injury‑management activities when required.
• Support client safety requirements and participate in client or project safety meetings as needed.
• Work closely with operations management to ensure safety expectations are practical, clearly communicated, and consistently followed.
• Continuously improve safety policies, procedures, training materials, and reporting processes to enhance overall safety performance.
• Previous experience in an occupational health and safety role in a field‑based industry such as traffic control, road construction, civil construction, utilities, or transportation.
• Strong understanding of workplace hazard identification, incident investigation, inspections, and corrective‑action management.
• Knowledge of applicable British Columbia occupational health and safety requirements and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Experience conducting field‑level safety inspections and coaching employees on safe work practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field employees, supervisors, managers, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills to manage records, reports, and safety‑related documentation.
• Comfort working in the field and travelling between multiple job sites on a regular basis.
• Valid drivers license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in safety within traffic control, construction, environmental safety, or related field‑based operations.
• Experience supporting or managing a comprehensive safety program in a dynamic, outdoor work environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply safety regulations and company standards to diverse work scenarios.
• Skill in delivering engaging safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks to varied audiences.
• Capability to build trust and influence behavior through coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Strong analytical skills to review safety trends and recommend proactive improvements.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a team that places safety at the core of its operations and values collaboration between field staff and leadership. The organization supports continuous improvement, encourages proactive ideas to enhance safety performance, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well‑being of colleagues working in challenging environments. Team members benefit from a culture that respects open communication, supports professional growth through training and development, and recognizes the importance of work conducted in the field across the Lower Mainland.

The role is primarily field‑based, supporting teams working on active roadways and construction sites throughout the Lower Mainland. The work environment involves regular travel between job sites, exposure to outdoor conditions, and close interaction with traffic control setups, mobile equipment, vehicles, and other construction‑related activities. Safety is a central focus, with consistent use of personal protective equipment and adherence to WorkSafeBC regulations and company safety standards. The position requires comfort with hands‑on site presence, participation in safety meetings, and ongoing engagement with supervisors and field employees in dynamic, sometimes high‑traffic environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Langley, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Langley,BC.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.