Project Safety Advisor - North Vancouver

Vancouver Pile Driving ltd; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Job summary

Carlson Construction Group is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor/CSO to support a major North Vancouver project. This on-site, fixed-term role covers 8 months with a 10 days on / 4 days off schedule, focused on maintaining safety culture and regulatory compliance on a busy construction site.

The CSO will monitor compliance, lead safety initiatives, provide worker orientations, and conduct toolbox talks and training to ensure top safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field safety experience in industrial or heavy construction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Willingness to travel outside the Lower Mainland as required.
• Ability to lead safety planning and training.
• Experience with safety programs and auditing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage safety records, incident data, and compliance tracking.
• Review safety documentation for accuracy and provide coaching and feedback.
• Support safety planning for new work scopes and deliver worker orientations.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor safety compliance and enforce regulations as required.
• Conduct site inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Keep management informed of safety issues that may impact project operations.
• Promote and uphold safe working conditions across the site.

Skills

Field safety experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Safety leadership

Shift work

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Carlson Construction Group is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor / Construction Safety Officer (CSO) to support one of our major local project sites in North Vancouver.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands‑on role in maintaining and strengthening our safety culture while contributing to a high‑profile project in a fast‑paced construction environment.

This is a project‑based, fixed‑term position, operating on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.

About the Role

As a Construction Safety Officer, you will be a key member of the on‑site project team, responsible for monitoring compliance, leading safety initiatives, supporting workers and subcontractors, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are met.

Your work will directly protect our people and support the successful execution of a complex and dynamic construction project.

• Contract Duration:8 months
• Schedule:10 days on / 4 days off

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and manage safety records, incident data, and compliance tracking
• Review safety documentation for accuracy and provide coaching and feedback
• Support safety planning for new work scopes and deliver worker orientations
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions
• Monitor employee and subcontractor safety compliance and enforce regulations as required
• Conduct site inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
• Keep management informed of safety issues that may impact project operations
• Promote and uphold safe working conditions across the site

Qualifications & Requirements

We’re looking for a safety professional who brings:

• Minimum 5 years of field safety experience, preferably in industrial or heavy construction
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to positively influence safe work practices
• Post‑secondary education in a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with a results‑driven mindset
• Willingness to work shifts and travel outside the Lower Mainland as required

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

• Preferred safety designation such as CRSP, RCSO, CHSC, CSS, CIH, or ROH
• Occupational First Aid Level 3 (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with BCCSA COR programs and auditing
• High personal, professional, and ethical standards
• Strong analytical thinking, judgment, and initiative
• Proven relationship‑building and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to learning and continuous professional development

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate:$58-$65 per hour
• Competitive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to complex and unique construction projects
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development
• Safety, integrity, collaboration, and excellence

Accommodation Requests

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact
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