Corporate Safety Officer

R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd seeks a Corporate Safety Officer passionate about safety excellence. This role involves leading safety initiatives, complying with regulations, and fostering a safety-first culture at a top employer in the engineering field located in Burnaby.

Benefits

Education and growth opportunities

Employee ownership

Mentoring programs

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related work experience.
• Experience in consulting engineering or construction environment.
• Experience in developing and presenting safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Joint Health and Safety Committee and ensure compliance.
• Develop communications to engage staff with safety programs.
• Oversee safety training for all staff including new workers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Safety Training Development

Job description

Safety first – it is more than a slogan to you, it is a passion. You are driven to achieve safety excellence and thrive on supporting teams to reach this goal. You have a solid understanding of the regulations, and a knack for translating them to understandable and relatable messaging for team members. You are a communicator, building strong connections and trust with your co-workers, and fostering two-way communication on all safety topics. Your experience in the engineering or construction industry gives you an excellent understanding of the hazards encountered by our staff, and the best practices, training, and mitigation/elimination steps needed to face them. Your strong organizational skills guide the implementation of new policies and procedures, while ensuring that the team’s safety efforts are properly documented.You are ready for a career move to a thriving multi-disciplinary consulting firm, that is repeatedly recognized as a top employer.

Binnie has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Safety Officer to join our head office near scenic Deer Lake in Burnaby with an option for a hybrid work arrangement. You will report to our Chief Operations Officer (COO) and you will be responsible for monitoring the continual improvement of Binnie’s safety program to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with provincial authorities. You will champion a safety-first culture, informing staff and managers on pertinent safety issues and legislative compliance requirements.

YOUR ROLE:

• Leading our Joint Health and Safety Committee and maintaining records to ensure compliance with company policies and OHS regulations
• Developing communications and activities to maintain a high level of staff engagement and success for the safety program
• Overseeing safety training for all our staff, including orientations for new and young workers
• Providing guidance to managers for project-specific safety needs, including field work and construction, and projects where Binnie is designated as Prime Contractor
• Planning and conducting company-wide safety meetings and supporting effective Health and Safety Committees in satellite offices
• Leading incident and near miss investigation, reporting and follow up actions
• Reviewing job site safety compliance inspections
• Maintaining and updating safety records for all employees, in coordination with Human Resources
• Maintaining Binnie’s COR certification in AB and BC
• Working with others in a manner consistent with Binnie’s corporate values, including collaboration and respect

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 2-5 years of related work experience
• Experience in a consulting engineering or construction environment
• Experience in the development and presentation of safety training

Nice to haves:

• Safety Professional Designation (CHSC or CRSP)
• Experience in workplace occupational health and safety claims management

ABOUT BINNIE:

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm which is consistently recognized as a Top Employer, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

THE PERKS:

People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s through our Young Professionals group, mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Thank you for your interest in Binnie. We look forward to reviewing your application. Salary is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually. The final salary for this role may vary based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Please note that the salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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