Construction Safety Officer

Townline Group of Companies; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Townline Group of Companies in Victoria, BC is hiring a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) to oversee on-site safety and ensure compliance with Townline’s Health and Safety Standards.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will conduct daily inspections, lead safety meetings, maintain first aid facilities, and support project teams with safety training and documentation on a dynamic Vancouver Island project.

Qualifications

• First Aid Level 2 required.
• CSO certification preferred.
• 1–9 years of construction experience (concrete high rise or wood frame).
• Strong knowledge of local residential/commercial construction practices.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Procore and SiteMax software; proficient with MS Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid treatment within scope of training.
• Maintain first aid facilities and equipment.
• Implement and monitor Townline’s safety program and related policies.
• Monitor the safety performance of all on-site workers.
• Hold weekly safety meetings with Townline employees.
• Complete daily site inspections.
• Ensure safety reports, orientations, meeting minutes and data are collected and submitted to the Superintendent and Construction Manager as required.
• Able to physically work on site to maintain site housekeeping, repair guardrails, and perform general labour duties as required.
• Other duties may be assigned consistent with the job description.

Skills

First Aid Level 2

CSO certification

Construction experience

Construction practices knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

MS Office

Procore

Tools

Procore

SiteMax

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

The Townline Group is a real estate development company primarily focused in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Our development and construction portfolios are diverse and consist of mixed‑used multi‑family and commercial construction, as well as non‑market and purpose‑built rental housing. Townline is a well‑rounded company with proven teams specialized in the areas of Development, Affordable Housing, Finance, Acquisitions, Construction, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care all housed under one roof. Townline has been building homes since 1980 and believes diversity is the cornerstone to our success and longevity.

We are seeking a CSO to join our new upcoming site in Victoria BC.

Role Description

Reporting directly to the Health and Safety Manager, the Construction Safety Officer (CSO) will be responsible for monitoring safety performances, completing daily site inspections and ensuring the project is properly implementing Townline’s Health and Safety Standards.

The Duties of the Construction Safety Officer may include but are not limited to:

• Provide first aid treatment within scope of training;
• Maintain first aid facilities and equipment;
• Implement and monitor Townline’s safety program and related policies;
• Monitor the safety performance of all on‑site workers;
• Hold weekly safety meetings with Townline employees;
• Complete daily site inspections;
• Ensure safety reports, orientations, meeting minutes and data are collected and submitted to the Superintendent and Construction Manager as required; and
• Able to physically work on site to maintain site housekeeping, repair guardrails, and perform general labour duties, etc. as required;
• Other duties may be assigned consistent with the job description.

Skills and Requirements:

• Occupational First Aid Level 2 required;
• Construction Safety Officer (CSO) certification preferred;
• 1-9 years of experience working in Construction - Concrete high rise or wood frame.
• Strong working knowledge of local residential/commercial construction practices;
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks & meet deadlines;
• Comfortable working with and/or learning new software programs (i.e. Procore; SiteMax);
• Proficient using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;