Drone Safety Lead for Construction Inspections (6-Month)

Ovrc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Professional environment

Opportunity to contribute

Job summary

Empire Envelope and Qualico are launching a pilot project to use drones for construction site safety inspections. This role combines hands-on safety leadership with qualified drone operations to establish effective inspection practices across worksites.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will operate RPAS for safety inspections, enforce the Safety Program, lead orientations, investigate incidents, and help drive continuous improvement while travelling to sites in the Calgary area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Valid driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Experience operating RPAS/drones in safety inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety inspections and document findings in the safety system.
• Rectify unsafe conditions and take immediate risk-reduction actions.
• Lead safety orientations for new employees and enforce policies.
• Maintain documentation of Joint Safety & Health committee meetings.
• Administer first aid as required and assist COR audits.
• Investigate incidents and assess hazards per program requirements.
• Operate RPAS/drones for approved safety inspections and documentation.

Education

Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations

ACSA courses up to date

Standard First Aid Certification

Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C Certifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Empire Envelope and Qualico are launching a pilot project to use drones for construction site safety inspections. This role combines hands-on safety leadership with qualified drone operations to establish effective inspection practices across worksites.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will operate RPAS for safety inspections, enforce the Safety Program, lead orientations, investigate incidents, and help drive continuous improvement while travelling to sites in the Calgary area.