Safety Advisor

Nhwelmen Construction; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit plan

Long-term employment

Job summary

Nhwelmen Construction is seeking a Safety Advisor to serve as the primary health and safety representative on assigned sites in the Kamloops area. This role drives a proactive safety culture, ensures compliance with WorkSafeBC and our Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), and supports project teams across locations.

You will deliver OHS training, conduct on-site orientations, lead incident investigations, and maintain safety documentation using SiteDocs.

Qualifications

• CSO or NCSO designation (COHS preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a health and safety role in British Columbia.
• 2+ years hands-on safety experience in construction (civil and/or mining preferred).
• Post-secondary education in construction, trades, health care, or administration is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook).
• Experience in large-scale earthworks, underground pipework, or dam construction is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in technical safety writing.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and adapt OHS training programs to meet the needs of workers across all job sites.
• Conduct on-site safety and jobsite orientations.
• Maintain regular communication with the Site Leadership to ensure OHSMS compliance.
• Advise workers of potential hazards and recommend preventative measures.
• Respond to worker inquiries and concerns related to occupational health and safety.
• Participate in pre-job and tail-gate meetings.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams and JHSC members.
• Review subcontractor safety materials and personnel qualifications.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, coaching and orientations.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and share findings with site teams and management.
• Identify and assess hazards, implementing appropriate controls.
• Document and report unsafe acts or conditions requiring immediate correction.
• Notify Construction Managers, JHSC , and BLT members of incidents and concerns.
• Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent risk.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and communication of incidents and accidents.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations.
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Maintain and organize safety documentation using SiteDocs.
• Develop and implement safety-related documents including: Emergency Response Plans, Traffic Management Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard/Risk Assessments, Safe work practices.
• Ensure the job site is safe and work-ready (PPE, signage, permits, barriers, etc.).
• Perform visual safety inspections of heavy-duty equipment and fleet vehicles
• Handle and place safety equipment such as signage, tools, lifting straps, and chains
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the management team

Skills

Excellent communication

Technical safety writing

Teamwork across sites

Driver's license

Education

CSO or NCSO designation

Post-secondary education in construction/trades/health care/administration

COHS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SAFETY ADVISOR

Nhwelmen Construction is seeking a Safety Advisor to act as the primary health and safety representative on assigned sites. This role is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation in British Columbia, and supporting the implementation of our Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

What We Offer:

• Competitive wage: $35 - $45 per hour, based on experience
• Benefit plan
• Long-term employment with a growing construction team

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver and adapt OHS training programs to meet the needs of workers across all job sites
• Conduct on-site safety and jobsite orientations
• Maintain regular communication with the Site Leadership to ensure OHSMS compliance
• Advise workers of potential hazards and recommend preventative measures
• Respond to worker inquiries and concerns related to occupational health and safety
• Participate in pre-job and tail-gate meetings
• Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams and JHSC members
• Review subcontractor safety materials and personnel qualifications
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, coaching and orientations
• Conduct daily safety inspections and shar findings with site teams and management
• Identify and assess hazards, implementing appropriate controls
• Document and report unsafe acts or conditions requiring immediate correction
• Notify Construction Managers, JHSC , and BLT members of incidents and concerns
• Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent risk
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and communication of incidents and accidents
• Lead and participate in incident investigations
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings and distribute meeting minutes
• Maintain and organize safety documentation using SiteDocs
• Develop and implement safety-related documents including:
  • Emergency Response Plans,
  • Traffic Management Plans,
  • Standard Operating Procedures,
  • Hazard/Risk Assessments,
  • Safe work practices
• Ensure the job site is safe and work-ready (PPE, signage, permits, barriers, etc.)
• Perform visual safety inspections of heavy-duty equipment and fleet vehicles
• Handle and place safety equipment such as signage, tools, lifting straps, and chains
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the management team

Key Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Practical understanding of civil construction and mining environments
• Thorough knowledge of OHS legislation and ability to apply OHSMS and client specific programs
• Ability to obtain, analyze, review and verify safety data
• Sound judgment and decision-making in safety-related matters
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments and work sites
• Flexibility to support workers across various shifts and schedules
• Self-directed with strong follow-through and minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)

Qualifications:

• Current CSO or NCSO designation, (COHS preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC
• Minimum 1-year of recent experience in a health and safety role in British Columbia
• 2‑years hands‑on safety experience in construction (civil and/or mining preferred)
• Post‑secondary education in construction, trades, health care, or administration is an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power‑point, Outlook)
• Experience in large‑scale earthworks, underground pipework, or dam construction is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in technical safety writing
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation

Location:

BC Interior - project locations are currently within the Kamloops/Thompson area. This is not a camp position.