Health & Safety Advisor

Tap-Roots Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Company Paid Health & Dental Benefits

RRSP Matching

3 Weeks Vacation

Company Events

Social Events

Training and Skill Upgrade

Job summary

Tap Roots Group is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support and promote a strong safety culture across our organization. This role ensures compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, COR standards, and occupational health and safety legislation while supporting employees, supervisors, and management in maintaining safe workplaces.

This is an in office position with travel to our job sites in the lower mainland. All travel will be compensated.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction or high-rise health and safety experience.
• Post-secondary education or certification in Occupational Health & Safety or CSO designation.
• Intermediate First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, COR requirements, and OHS legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Health & Safety Program and COR compliance initiatives.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and investigations; ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Provide safety guidance, training, orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing support to employees and management.
• Coordinate with HR and third-party providers on WorkSafeBC claims, return-to-work programs, and injury investigations.
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, certifications, inspection reports, and compliance records.
• Lead JOHS program meetings, inspections, action tracking, and reporting.
• Manage PPE and respiratory protection programs, including fit testing and inventory.
• Monitor safety performance, prepare KPIs and trend reports, and recommend improvements.
• Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and first aid when required.
• Collaborate with operations, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

OSH certification or related post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Procore

Job description

Position: Health and Safety Advisor

Reports To: HR Manager

Tap Roots Group is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to support and promote a strong safety culture across our organization. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, COR standards, and occupational health and safety legislation while supporting employees, supervisors, and management in maintaining safe and healthy workplaces.

This is an in office position with travel to our job sites in the lower mainland. All travel will be compensated.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company Paid for Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• 3-Weeks Vacation
• Company Events Social Events
• Opportunity for Growth
• Training and Skill Upgrade Opportunities

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of construction or high-rise occupational health and safety experience.
• Post-secondary education or certification in Occupational Health & Safety, CSO designation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Intermediate First Aid certification required.
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, COR requirements, and OHS legislation.
• Valid BC Driver's License and reliable vehicle for travel between sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; Procore experience is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.

Description of Duties:

• Lead and continuously improve the company's Health & Safety Program, policies, procedures, and COR compliance initiatives.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and investigations of incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Provide safety guidance, training, orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing support to employees and management.
• Partner with Human Resources and third-party providers to manage WorkSafeBC claims, modified duties, return-to-work programs, and injury investigations.
• Coordinate and maintain safety documentation, training records, certifications, inspection reports, and compliance records.
• Lead the Joint Occupational Health & Safety (JOHS) Program, including meetings, inspections, action tracking, and reporting.
• Manage PPE and Respiratory Protection Programs, including fit testing, training, compliance monitoring, and inventory support.
• Monitor safety performance, prepare reports, track KPIs and trends, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities, including providing first aid assistance when required.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure consistent adherence to company safety standards and legislative requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of safety initiatives, safe work practices, and ongoing organizational improvement projects