Construction Safety Leader & Compliance Expert

WhiteWater West; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteWater West in Richmond, BC, seeks a Health and Safety Officer for a full-time, on-site role relocating to Vancouver Downtown by mid-2027. The position focuses 60% on construction safety, 30% on workplace safety, and 10% on administrative/quality support. Shift is 40 hours weekly, reporting to Senior Manager, Global Quality.

Responsibilities include leading safety culture, site audits, hazard assessments, and training, while ensuring ISO 45001 and WorkSafeBC compliance across global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• 3–5 years in occupational health and safety roles, ideally construction safety.
• Familiarity with WorkSafeBC and ISO standards is desirable.
• Auditing and risk assessment experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture, set expectations, and drive compliance.
• Oversee on-site construction safety and audits across sites.
• Maintain ISO 45001 alignment; conduct safety orientations and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate hazard assessments, training, and safety documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across diverse project locations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001/14001/45001)

Job description

WhiteWater West in Richmond, BC, seeks a Health and Safety Officer for a full-time, on-site role relocating to Vancouver Downtown by mid-2027. The position focuses 60% on construction safety, 30% on workplace safety, and 10% on administrative/quality support. Shift is 40 hours weekly, reporting to Senior Manager, Global Quality.

Responsibilities include leading safety culture, site audits, hazard assessments, and training, while ensuring ISO 45001 and WorkSafeBC compliance across global sites.