Sr. Health & Safety Coordinator

Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc.; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc. is seeking a Sr. Health & Safety Coordinator to enhance their commitment to safety excellence. This role involves ensuring compliance, conducting training, and promoting a proactive safety culture across diverse projects while collaborating closely with health and safety managers, field teams, and project managers.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC, OH&S, and industry regulations.
• 5+ years of experience in health, safety, and environmental roles.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and COR audits is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-level safety inspections and develop action plans.
• Develop and deliver safety training and orientations.
• Lead incident investigations and track corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Professionalism

Personal Organization

Education

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification

Occupational Health & Safety Diploma

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FRPD is an award-winning, forward-thinking organization committed to continual improvement in health, safety, and operational excellence. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with industry best practices, and empowering employees to prioritize well-being in every task.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager and collaborating closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and field teams, the Health & Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in executing, maintaining, and improving the company’s Health & Safety Program. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, developing and delivering training, conducting inspections and audits, supporting incident investigations, and promoting a proactive safety culture across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Program Execution

• Act as a resource for project teams, providing guidance and resolution for health and safety challenges
• Conduct field-level safety inspections, develop clear action plans, and track corrective actions to completion
• Support the development, review, and updating of Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Codes of Practice (COP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and Toolbox Talks
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC and OH&S regulations as well as company and client policies, practices and procedures
• Monitor and advise on legislative and technical changes that impact operations
• Develop and deliver safety training, orientations, and presentations tailored to different audiences (yard, project sites, corporate settings)
• Support the Return-to-Work (RTW) and injury management program and process
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring thorough evidence gathering, cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans, fall protection plans, and site-specific safety plans.
• Support the Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit readiness, through assessments and pre-audit reviews
• Co-Chair or participation in Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC) meetings, documenting discussions and follow-up actions.
• Present key training sessions to FRPD employees on health and safety, as well as confined space and fall arrest.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Construction Safety Officer (CSO) certification required.
• Occupational Health & Safety Diploma (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in health, safety, and environmental (H&S) roles, preferably in heavy construction, industrial, or marine environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in health, safety, and environmental (H&S) roles, preferable in heavy construction, industrial, or marine environments.
• Experience with ISO 45001, COR audits, industrial hygiene, claims management, and WorkSafe submissions is an asset
• Certification as Train the Trainer – Fall Arrest, Confined Space, and Fork Lift
• Regulatory Knowledge – Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC, OH&S, and industry regulations; ability to research and interpret requirements
• Microsoft Office & Documentation – Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and safety software to create reports, procedures, and training materials.
• Confined Space – Train the Trainer, Entry & Monitor Certification, Atmospheric Testing & Rescue Planning
• Fall Protection – Train the Trainer, End User Certification, Fall Protections Plans & Rescue Planning
• First Aid & Emergency Response – Advanced First Aid Certification, first aid assessments & documentation, inventory management, and emergency preparedness skills.
• Professionalism & Communication – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams, conduct meetings, and foster a culture of safety. Ensuring that all communications and interactions reflect company values.
• Personal Organization – Ability to balance and prioritize workload, strong time management skills

Why Join Us?

• Work with an innovative and progressive team committed to safety excellence.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
• Engage in exciting, one-of-a-kind, large-scale, and unique projects that showcase innovative approaches to safety leadership

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