Construction Officer - Site Safety/ Site Safety Coordination

Morson Canada; Vernon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Construction Officer - Site Safety in Vernon, BC. This role involves acting as a Site Safety Coordinator for a transmission line upgrade project, ensuring compliance with safety standards and overseeing multiple contractors. Candidates should possess a diploma in a relevant field and have at least seven years of construction experience, alongside strong inspection and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience.
• Trade certification required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Act as Site Safety Coordinator for transmission line upgrade project.
• Inspect construction work and ensure compliance with safety codes.
• Coordinate site testing and surveying activities.

Skills

Inspection Skills

Safety Standards Knowledge

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology

Training in Contract Law

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Role: Construction Officer - Site Safety / Site Safety Coordination

Location of Services: Vernon, BC

Work Assignment Overview: Act as Site Safety Coordinator for transmission line upgrade project near Kamloops BC involving multiple contractors and BC Hydro resources.
Hours per day: 10, Monday - Friday
Contract Duration: 12 months
Max INC Rate: $73.44
Max T4 Rate: $60.69

General Description

• The Construction Officer Level 3 acts as construction site coordinator and inspector on multiple or large civil, electrical, and/or mechanical projects to ensure the work, materials, progress, and cost meet BC Hydro expectations.

Experience and Role Accountabilities

• A minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Inspect construction work on substations, transmission lines, and hydroelectric equipment using excellent inspection skills and understanding of construction methods to meet deadlines and safety codes.
• Ensure site safety by prioritizing safe work execution and performing Safe Work Observations, utilizing knowledge of safety standards and regulations to enhance BC Hydro’s safety performance.
• Coordinate site testing, surveying, and estimating activities with a good understanding of engineering drawings to facilitate timely project progression. Conditions may include adverse weather, working at heights, or underground.
• Support contract and work order administration by collaborating with contractors and BC Hydro internal teams to ensure work, materials, progress, and costs meet expectations.
• Provide expert advice on complex technical issues to support future capability development at BC Hydro.
• Respond to internal and third-party inquiries professionally, representing BC Hydro on-site, as assigned.

Education and Skills

• Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology or relevant trades, apprenticeship courses, or equivalent.
• Training in contract law.
• Excellent knowledge of safety standards such as OSH Standards and WorkSafe Regulations.
• Advanced English skills for professional communication, both written and spoken.

Role Specialty Description

Additional details will be provided in the Work Assignment Requirements section.

Must Have:

• Trade certification.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Knowledge of WorkSafe Prime contractor and Multi-Employer Workspace regulations.
• Good presentation skills for site orientation of new workers.

Nice to Have:

• Intermediate First Aid Certification.
• Previous transmission line construction experience.