Health & Safety Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading construction services firm in Vancouver is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure safe execution of construction activities. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, supporting crane inspections, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of safety experience in related industries and strong communication skills. The position is fully onsite with a pay range of $38.50 - $43.30/hr.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of safety experience in relevant industries.
• Union project experience on projects exceeding $500M.
• Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support safe execution of high-impact construction activities.
• Conduct daily site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
• Investigate incidents and document findings.

Skills

Safety experience in Transit Infrastructure

Clear communication

Leadership presence onsite

Education

NCSO or equivalent certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title

Health & Safety Advisor

Overview

Our client for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure the safe execution of high-impact and fast-paced construction activities, including precast segment fabrication, elevated guideway construction, and more.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Must Have

• 3–5 years of safety experience in preferred industries such as Transit Infrastructure & Rail Construction, Heavy civil, Pipeline, or Industrial projects
• Union project experience with a track record on projects exceeding $500M.
• Comfortable working at heights and around crane operations.
• Experience conducting or supporting crane inspections.
• NCSO or equivalent certification.
• Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Clear communicator with leadership presence onsite.

Nice to Have

• Background in skilled trades or experience in 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.

Work Environment

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project is a major rapid transit expansion connecting Surrey City Centre to Langley City via an elevated guideway. This multi-year infrastructure initiative includes new stations, utility relocations, and integration with existing transit systems to improve regional mobility. The work environment involves early morning operations and off-hour deliveries to maintain schedule, with a focus on high-impact and technically demanding construction activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver, BC.

About Actalent

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’organisation accommodement raisonnable, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

Actalent est un employeur qui encourage l’égalité des chances et respecte toutes les candidatures sans distinction de race, sexe, âge, couleur, religion, origine nationale, statut d’ancien combattant, handicap, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, informations génétiques ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Pour demander une accommodation raisonnable liée au processus de candidature ou d’entrevue dû à un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail].