Health & Safety Advisor

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

Job summary

A project management company is hiring for a Safety Advisor in Vancouver, BC. The role involves ensuring safety protocols on a major infrastructure project. Candidates should have 3–5 years of industrial experience and a proven track record in projects over $500M. The position offers a pay range of $38.50–$43.30/hr. This is a fully onsite role, requiring union project experience and expertise in crane operations and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of infrastructure/industrial experience.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Clear communicator with leadership presence onsite.

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.
• Deliver toolbox talks, orientations, and training sessions for trades and subcontractors.

Skills

Environmental health & safety

Health & safety

Environmental science

Civil engineering

CSO

Safety

Education

NCSO or equivalent certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Description

Our client is hiring for their Project which is a 16‑km elevated extension of the Expo Line. It’s being delivered under a Project Labour Agreement (PLA), with multiple contractor teams handling civil, structural, and systems scopes.

Precast segment fabrication at a dedicated 30‑acre yard in Campbell Heights.

Elevated guideway construction using large gantry cranes.

Utility relocations, roadworks, and active transportation infrastructure.

The precast yard is producing over 5,000 concrete segments. These are cast, stored, and staged onsite, then transported and installed along the alignment using gantry cranes like the Fleetwood Flyer, Langley Launcher, and Clayton Clipper. The yard includes a batch plant, steel fabrication building, and rail‑mounted cranes, and will remain active through summer 2027. Early morning operations and off‑hour deliveries are approved to maintain schedule.

SkyLink’s 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 infrastructure/industrial experience.
• 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 is required.
• Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Clear communicator with leadership presence onsite.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• 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.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

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

About Actalent

À propos d'Actalent: Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.