Health & Safety Advisor

Talentify; Squamish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy is seeking a Safety Advisor for a major transit infrastructure project in Squamish. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, conducting site inspections, and delivering training to contractors. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience in transit infrastructure or heavy civil projects, with certification or qualifications in safety. This is a contract-to-hire position, offering competitive pay and required onsite presence in Squamish.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of safety experience in Transit Infrastructure, Heavy Civil, or Industrial projects.
• Union project experience is essential.
• Comfortable working at heights and around crane operations.

Responsibilities

• Support safe execution of precast fabrication and elevated guideway installation.
• Conduct daily site inspections and safety audits.
• Investigate incidents and document findings.

Skills

Environmental health & safety

Health & safety

Civil engineering

Safety

Education

NCSO or equivalent certification

Job description

Project Overview

This is a large-scale, multi‑billion‑dollar transit infrastructure project delivered under a Project Labour Agreement (PLA), with multiple contractor teams handling civil, structural, and systems scopes.

The guideway contract scope includes:

• Precast segment fabrication at a dedicated yard
• Elevated guideway construction using large gantry cranes
• Utility relocations, roadworks, and active transportation infrastructure

The precast yard produces thousands of concrete segments. These are cast, stored, and staged onsite, then transported and installed along the alignment using specialized gantry cranes. The yard includes a batch plant, steel fabrication building, and rail‑mounted cranes, and will remain active through the duration of the project. Early morning operations and off‑hour deliveries are approved to maintain schedule.

This scope is high‑impact and fast‑paced. Guideway work is one of the most visible and technically demanding parts of the project.

Key Duties – Safety Advisor

• Support safe execution of precast fabrication, segment handling, and elevated guideway installation
• Conduct daily site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits across yard and field operations
• Assist with critical lift planning and execution, including crane operations and guideway launching
• Deliver toolbox talks, orientations, and training sessions for trades and subcontractors
• Monitor compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and internal safety protocols
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; document findings and corrective actions
• Collaborate with field supervisors, subcontractors, and project managers to reinforce safe work practices
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting systems
• Liaise with client safety reps and regulatory bodies as needed
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all phases of work

Skills

• Environmental health & safety
• Health & safety
• Environmental science
• Civil engineering
• CSO
• Safety

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must‑Haves

• 3–5 years of safety experience (Transit Infrastructure & Rail Construction, Heavy Civil, Pipeline, Industrial, O&G)
• Union project experience is essential
• Proven track record on projects exceeding $500M
• Comfortable working at heights and around crane operations
• Experience conducting or supporting crane inspections
• NCSO or equivalent certification required
• Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations
• Clear communicator with leadership presence onsite

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Background in skilled trades or civil/building construction
• Additional training in Fall Protection, Rescue/Confined Spaces, or Bobcat/mobile equipment operation
• Proficiency with Procore is a significant advantage
• Familiarity with elevated guideway work

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Squamish, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $43.30/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Squamish,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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