Site Health & Safety Specialist

FlatironDragados; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Canada is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to help promote workplace safety and prevent accidents. Responsibilities include conducting onsite inspections, providing training, and evaluating safety risks. Candidates should have a minimum high school diploma, OHS certification, and experience with safety management programs. The role offers a comprehensive compensation package and growth opportunities within the company, focusing on making a real difference on construction sites.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• OHS Certification required; NSCO Designation preferred.
• Experience with a broad variety of construction methods and build types required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks during site walks.
• Advises management on safety regulations implementation.
• Provides first aid and emergency services during onsite incidents.

Skills

Ability to identify onsite project safety risks

Strong multitasking skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety

OHS Certification

NSCO Designation

Tools

HSE Management programs

Origami Risk

Job description

Are you passionate about promoting a culture of safety in the workplace and making a real difference in preventing accidents and injuries? As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will inspect, evaluate, train and provide technical support for work crews to ensure compliance with Health and Safety program and agency regulations.

You will collaborate with industry experts and committed teams who value individuality and recognize achievements.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

What You Will Be Doing

• Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks. Documents Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using Company prescribed procedures and software.
• Advises management on proper interpretation and implementation of safety regulations.
• Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work. Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked and available for upcoming work.
• Assists in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions. Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.
• Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident. Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs. Notifies management of any non‑compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve in a timely manner.
• Presents toolbox talk content to project site staff within the prescribed frequency, as determined by manager.
• Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• OHS Certification required; NSCO Designation preferred.
• Proficiency in HSE Management programs; Origami Risk preferred.
• Able to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.
• Able to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight required.
• Strong multitasking and organization skills required.
• Able to take ownership for assigned tasks, as defined by supervisor.
• General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
• Verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Growing knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.
• Experience with a broad variety of construction methods and build types required.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min: CAD $85,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max: CAD $110,000.00/Yr.