Safety Technician (NCSO)

MYR Group; Surrey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor is seeking an entry-level Safety Technician to gain hands-on project safety experience under supervision. The role involves safety checks, supporting safety committees, and learning safety techniques vital to operations. Candidates should have NCSO certification and be ready for fieldwork in various conditions.

Benefits

Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Long-term Disability

ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program

Superior educational assistance program

Annual Vacation and Sick Days

Qualifications

• Preferably prior experience in construction or electrical construction.
• Minimum 1 year of construction safety experience in Canada.
• Current NCSO certification; British Columbia certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre and post shift safety checks on a daily basis.
• Document and communicate site visit information.
• Assist in creating a system for communicating safety and health issues.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Ability to travel

Ability to tolerate inclement weather

Education

High school diploma or GED

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Safety Technician position is an entry level position designed to introduce the employee to the safety field. The Safety Technician will work under the direct supervision of safety leadership. This position will complete a six-month field trial where they will gain valuable hands-on project safety experience. After the successful completion of the field rotation, the Safety Technician will be introduced to additional safety techniques vital to our operations and project success.

Company Overview

Since our inception in [Year], Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors. We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

1. Complete pre and post shift safety checks on a daily basis
2. Complete and store site safety forms in appropriate software
3. Assist in creating a system for communicating safety and health issues including:
   • General employee / department safety meetings
   • Formal safety training for safe work practices
   • Posting of various safety communications
   • Development of a safety suggestion system
4. Assist in the coordination, monitoring, and providing technical support for district safety committees
5. Learn to conduct periodic job site visits of all crews to identify unsafe work conditions and practices
6. Perform daily review of Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs) and make safety-related work recommendations
7. Document and communicate site visit information
8. Coordinate other supplemental inspections whenever new processes, equipment, substances, or previously unrecognized hazards are found to be present
9. Verify that corrective measures are completed, including recommendations of the safety committee, insurance carrier, and/or safety consultants
10. Assist in the review and completion of corrective actions for all injury and illness investigation reports
11. Maintain regular and predictable attendance
12. Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific standards, if applicable
13. Perform other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

1. Prior experience in construction or electrical construction is preferred
2. Minimum 1 year construction safety experience in Canada
3. Current National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification; British Columbia certification is preferred
4. High school diploma or GED

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

1. Ability to travel into the field, job site visits, and be available for extended travel periods
2. Ability to tolerate inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, snow, etc.)
3. Proficiency working with computers and Microsoft Suite software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
4. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Compensation & Benefits
2. Salary $30.00-$35.00 / hour, commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
3. Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
4. Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
5. Dental Health, Basic / Preventative and Major Coverage
6. ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
7. Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
8. Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!)
9. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)