Health & Safety Coordinator (Construction) - Vancouver, BC

Fuze HR Solutions Inc.; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with safety regulations and training. The role involves conducting inspections, providing training, and maintaining communication with the Health & Safety Department. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction industry and knowledge of BC H&S regulations.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a Health and Safety role within construction.
• Experience conducting inspections and accident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and safe work practices.
• Conduct training and maintain communication with the H&S Department.
• Perform site inspections and enforce H&S program implementation.

Skills

Report writing skills

Knowledge of BC provincial H&S Acts

Organizing and providing H&S training

Education

Formal degree or diploma in H&S

Job description

Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: New Westminster, BC, Canada

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure all policies contain current Legislative requirements and inform the H&S Department of errors or omissions.
2. Ensure Safe Work Practices & Safe Work Procedures are present on each job site.
3. Prepare site-specific risk assessments and Safe Work Procedures as required.
4. Ensure all workers & supervisors have current legislated H&S training, with valid training cards available for inspection.
5. Arrange and provide training to workers & supervisors, communicating schedules with the H&S Department.
6. Ensure legislative Posting Requirements are displayed on job sites.
7. Ensure work plans are available for all projects involving Working at Heights.
8. Ensure Emergency Response documentation, including site-specific Fall Arrest Rescue procedures, is understood and accessible on site.
9. Maintain communication with the Health & Safety Department National Manager in Ontario via email and phone.
10. Enforce the implementation of the H&S program.
11. Visit job sites to conduct spot inspections of documentation, reports, and equipment, maintaining records of visits.
12. Ensure site Safety & Toolbox Talks are conducted, using both departmental and site-specific topics.
13. Ensure practices and procedures are followed.
14. Conduct in-house training sessions as required, annually in coordination with the H&S Department.
15. Interact with Ministry Inspectors as needed.
16. Assist with injury claims and return-to-work programs, informing the H&S Department of all injuries and investigations.
17. Provide requested documents and reports to the TRG-H&S Department.

Additional Information

Examples of information that may be requested include:

1. Workplace injury reports and case management documents.
2. Statistical data.
3. Comments on existing policies and programs.

Ideal Previous Experience of Candidate

• Familiar with WorkSafe BC and construction activities.
• Experience organizing and providing H&S training in collaboration with the H&S Department.
• Knowledge of BC provincial H&S Acts, Regulations & Codes.
• Report writing skills.
• Health & Safety Certificates of Training.

The Ideal Candidate Shall

• Have at least two (2) years of experience in a Health and Safety role within the construction industry.
• Possess knowledge and training in the risk assessment process and hazard identification.
• Experience conducting and documenting inspections and accident investigations on construction sites.
• Confidence or experience leading in-house training review sessions.
• A formal degree or diploma in H&S is an asset but not mandatory.